Patrin Homework

Laying the Cobbles (part 2) [April 26, 2006]

Hmm, turns out that complex string puzzle isn't perfect. The cobbles laid yesterday weren't straight and they had to be re-set. [...] See the full Laying the Cobbles (part 2) entry

Laying the Cobbles (part 1) [April 25, 2006]

The work to lay the cobbles has begun. Don't ask me how that complex string pattern works. [...] See the full Laying the Cobbles (part 1) entry

Leveling and a Layer of Sand [April 24, 2006]

The earth was leveled and compacted and the covered with a few inches of builder's sand ready to start laying the cobbles. We may be able to open the garage door again soon! [...] See the full Leveling and a Layer of Sand entry

Dirt Removed [April 22, 2006]

The yard is now level and the excess dirt has been taken away. [...] See the full Dirt Removed entry

Raised Beds 2 [April 20, 2006]

They're starting to take the dirt and debris away. The main structure for the raised beds is now complete. You can also see most of the wall caps in place. [...] See the full Raised Beds 2 entry

Raised Beds 1 [April 17, 2006]

Patti and Mum can be seen inspecting progress. Even though the wood for the beds is pressure treated it is lined with plastic sheet to try to extend its life. [...] See the full Raised Beds 1 entry

Post set for raised beds [April 10, 2006]

The posts that will support the raised beds are now cemented into place. You can also see the conduit that I laid to carry both mains and low voltage electricity into the yard. [...] See the full Post set for raised beds entry

Wall Complete (almost) [April 8, 2006]

Here you can see the wall almost finished and a growing pile of dirt in the center of the yard as workers level the areas where the raised beds will be built. [...] See the full Wall Complete (almost) entry

Bought the Fountain [April 8, 2006]

Patti found this fountain last week after a lot of searching (she got a pretty good deal too). This weekend we went and picked it up. The store ran it so I could see it in action before packing it in our car. It now sits in pieces in our garage. We can't wait until we can install it in its new, permanent location. [...] See the full Bought the Fountain entry