THE WORK HORSE IN THE GARDEN

The neighbours are very impressed with Iain's engineering project in the front garden. He is building a wall behind which the (second) car is to be parked. The earth that has been removed has been barrowed up to the back of the plot (see right hand side pile behind green clothes pole below.)

We have calculated that the sun, at the time of the Winter Solstice - Dec 21/21 - will not go any lower than the roof top in mid photo. I am monitoring the situation... 3 weeks to go! However, the tops are being trimmed off the 2 spindly trees and the result will be sun all day long on the garden. The trees are on the south boundary.

So here is Himself laying out his line for the wall. The setts are from elsewhere in the garden (of which there are hundreds!)

With the completion of the garden work at the back (south side), and the work of stripping wallpaper inside the house, the end of Stage 1 has arrived. To that end we really can do nothing more until the first trademan/men, builders arrive. Not sure when....

So as of today we are de-camping back to our flat in Helensburgh. That means I am now back at my desk with my computer (a big Mac - no not a hamburger!) Ahh - normality!

This photo was sent to me today. It is part of an excellent group photo of the Clyde Cruising Club's 2009 Prizegiving Dinner Dance last Saturday night. Iain went along (I am ill with a chest infection...) and had a great night. And remember, he had spent the whole day mixing concrete and laying out setts - quite amazing!)


Today is St Andrew's Day. I have only just noticed Google's creative contribution to kulchure. For what it is worth, that is Edinburgh Castle with the flag of St Andrew flying (blue with a white saltire cross).