Getting to the root of the problem

We are finally getting the potager garden beds remade after the unfortunate falling of the large ghost gum near to the boundary fence in July. Our contractor established that a large root on the uphill top corner was still intact and had not been removed along with the other roots and remaining stump when the stump muncher was brought in. Although the root had been visible in the original potager, the standing tree gave it purpose and it made sense to leave it. Now that there is no tree a visible root just seems unfortunate. A great job for Easter Sunday!

On removing surrounding dirt it was revealed that in actual fact it was a tangle of 3 roots. I could see if we could remove this in one section we would have a special sculpture and a great keep sake from our beloved stately tree. Mission accomplished- root rolled down to the campfire area. Over time I will clean it up to give it more dignity.

Worth the effort!

Beam there, done that

29 years ago Rod painted these Family room beams Blue-Grey

29 years and 8 cleaning + 16 painting session later the beams are now Brittish Paints Silver Beige to match the walls.

Yesenia Best wishes for the impending arrival of Baby Cordero # 2

Thanks and get well soon Poppy

HappyBirthday Sandy

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Hopefully these flowers will tide you over for the present.

Four and a half years later....

 

I bought this decorative aluminium lacework panel on a Perth holiday in August 2012 from an Antique shop in Guildford

 

Finally it has a purpose and adds charm to the cubby/ rabbit house as a gate.

 

Undecided what colour to paint it I opted for leaving distressed paintwork - this allows the grey metal to be the prominent colour.

 

Another creation by Rodd For which I am pleased and thankful.

Fallen Trees Now B-Log

 

Winter and Spring last year were incredibly wet and windy with some particularly stormy weather resulting in many trees falling down. We have lost gum trees mostly but the last casualty was a pussy willow.

 

Many hours have been spent by Rod cutting, stacking and burning small branches, twigs and leaves.

 

The EPA have brought in new rules meaning we can no longer burn without a permit. We applied and qualified for two permits as the trees kept falling.