Finishing Projects

 Anticipating the groups of visitors within the next few weeks, we are finishing projects. House and garden projects.

Last summer, we noticed a problem with some wood siding high up around the top of the fireplace. We removed it and replaced the tar paper underneath it many months ago. Last weekend, Wayne came and fixed it. Thank you, Wayne! Michael painted it last Sunday morning.

When we finished the 3-month fence and garden project last summer, we didn’t want any more workers in our lives but we were not finished. We are finally ready to finish the back garden. We needed a new fountain. To recap: The garden now has an Asian feel to it. We had an Italian three-tiered fountain, which just didn't fit anymore.

Michael found a fountain that is three rocks – the largest being 29 inches – with a hole bored through two of them – snuggled together so the lighted water cascades down all three rocks. Perfect. It is to be finished within the next week or so.

Right now, the old fountain is gone and the 42”x42” hole is ready for the new pond to hold the filter and water. The rocks arrived yesterday. The base will be back filled, the rocks will be placed on the base and the surrounding area will be covered in beautiful smaller rocks and stones today. 

The arbor on the side of the house needs paint. Michael says he is planning to paint it before all the company arrives. He is mega busy at work and is working six days a week. I hope he can do it but I don’t know if that will happen in time for his sister’s visit in early August.

Does the work around the house and garden ever end? I think not!