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42 degrees/rain/calm winds
Pentoga Road
You might know, we've had a week of near perfect weather. Grady's fifth birthday party is today and the forecast is for RAIN, lots and lots of rain. I heard last night that we could receive up to four inches over the next two days.
Friday was a good one on Pentoga Road. I took my walk first thing in the morning and it appears I wasn't the only one of God's creatures enjoying the day.
Back home, Sargie and I both took off out the door and into the yard. I headed to the garden while she took command of the lawn and surrounding area.
I was delighted to find that a fair amount of dirt could be moved in a short period of time using the bucket on the old Ford tractor.
It took a while, but most the piles were relocated and the outside berm began taking shape.
Meanwhile, Sargie went from raking to hauling dead branches into the woods. She was almost a blur cleaning the yard.
The next thing I knew, the girl was pulling the lawn sweeper. She sure has the yard looking good and ready for its first mowing.
I was getting off the tractor and walking towards the backhoe when I noticed something didn't look right. A bushing with an imbedded nut had rotted and broken loose.
The fix is an easy one and I bought something that should work at an auto parts store last evening. I think I'll save that though and order something closer online in the next day or two. With heavy rain in the forecast, I am in no hurry as I won't be digging for another week or more.
We headed to Mike and Cosmo's (how does one spell Cosmo..s. With an S or a Z? Plural or singular proper noun? Help me out on this one, Cos(z)mo(s).
At any rate, did I get schooled in the art of pond making! Their's is such a beautiful addition to their home.
The water plants are just beginning to sprout as are the climbing vines around the pond. It's beautiful now, I can only imagine what it is when everything is fully grown and in bloom.
I learned of underwater gravel filters, pond liners, plants, fish, depths, trellising, etc. etc. I'm so grateful that I haven't dug any more than I have. Cosmos put on a clinic and I was a willing learner.
By the way, Cosmos dug the entire pond, eight feet deep in the middle, by hand, using a shovel and wheel barrow. He did mention the composition is pure sand, not hard clay and boulders, but I can't imagine the physical work involved.
If the pond weren't showplace enough, the guys have also added a working greenhouse onto their home. Filled with citrus trees, an exotic aquarium, and other delectables, it's beautiful.
Back home, Sargie and I both took off out the door and into the yard. I headed to the garden while she took command of the lawn and surrounding area.
I was delighted to find that a fair amount of dirt could be moved in a short period of time using the bucket on the old Ford tractor.
It took a while, but most the piles were relocated and the outside berm began taking shape.
Meanwhile, Sargie went from raking to hauling dead branches into the woods. She was almost a blur cleaning the yard.
The next thing I knew, the girl was pulling the lawn sweeper. She sure has the yard looking good and ready for its first mowing.
I was getting off the tractor and walking towards the backhoe when I noticed something didn't look right. A bushing with an imbedded nut had rotted and broken loose.
The fix is an easy one and I bought something that should work at an auto parts store last evening. I think I'll save that though and order something closer online in the next day or two. With heavy rain in the forecast, I am in no hurry as I won't be digging for another week or more.
We headed to Mike and Cosmo's (how does one spell Cosmo..s. With an S or a Z? Plural or singular proper noun? Help me out on this one, Cos(z)mo(s).
At any rate, did I get schooled in the art of pond making! Their's is such a beautiful addition to their home.
The water plants are just beginning to sprout as are the climbing vines around the pond. It's beautiful now, I can only imagine what it is when everything is fully grown and in bloom.
I learned of underwater gravel filters, pond liners, plants, fish, depths, trellising, etc. etc. I'm so grateful that I haven't dug any more than I have. Cosmos put on a clinic and I was a willing learner.
By the way, Cosmos dug the entire pond, eight feet deep in the middle, by hand, using a shovel and wheel barrow. He did mention the composition is pure sand, not hard clay and boulders, but I can't imagine the physical work involved.
If the pond weren't showplace enough, the guys have also added a working greenhouse onto their home. Filled with citrus trees, an exotic aquarium, and other delectables, it's beautiful.
Thanks, gentlemen, for the great time yesterday and answering a million questions. Filled with new ideas, a purpose and a plan, I can hardly wait to get back out and begin again.
I need to get this uploaded and head out to the shop for a bit. Sargie's good friend, Claire, is a new grandma, so I'm going to carve a quick name for the baby, FINN.
We'll be leaving later this morning for Hambone's fifth birthday party. Ah, a cold and rainy day keeping a herd of happy, screaming, five year olds and accompanying big people locked inside.
Hey, a man's only five years old once in his life. Might as well do it up big.
Time to head to the shop.
After all, a man's work is never done.
So are the tales from Pentoga Road...
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