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Managed a 3.7 km walk over the farm with Tom, my new lodger of 6 weeks, he was going stir crazy, stuck indoors.
Using Map my Walk, makes it easy to track your own moves. The challenge is to create pictures..... I made a noose yesterday.... COVID 19 tightening around our necks. Bugggerr, I am so unfit. Lovely day out on the farm. COVID- 19 beard growing. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psib4xxc5w.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psosevrm06.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psck7tljhp.jpg From Dennis in St Louis, a new family member. Meet Archer. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pslrfum07k.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psy3oqp2pv.jpg Not too big. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psqpnmev1p.jpg And with Dennis...... https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psmqse8piz.png Stay safe out there people. Stay at home. Keep your distance. . |
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Very Cool carvings. What kind of material is it that you can cut with a hand saw?
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It is a non structural building block. Aerated concrete. Depending on spec it will be harder. SOCIAL DISTANCING ISOLATION ALONE SOLO Been staying in touch with our man Andy in Tulsa, Oklahoma He is looking after his health, staying alone, avoiding potential infections. At over 70 years of age, his risk is increased. Today he was making hay. Maybe too soon though. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps6tms31b0.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psayewkcfi.jpg Dodge was not able. Dodge and FJ together failed. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psfr5mgzic.jpg Up to the plate stepped a 72 year old....... Ready to save the day. Pushing and pulling http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pso97t8ver.jpg Hero of the day. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psfjmwremq.jpg It was a good day for Andy. |
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Some random COVID 19 stuff done this week, outside of work.
Cut the lawn, and noticed just how bad my driveway looks.... https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psnnvlbvd6.jpg Big difference. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psn1282tq4.jpg Amazed how mossy the house walls were too. Overdue for paint, since I did it in 2012 whenmI was unemployed. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psnemmj3ir.jpg Quick break for a coffee inbetween, dirty feet, thanks to back spray. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pswo0wqyng.jpg Cutting the edges in. Every paver has to be individually done. Kills time, kills your back, shoulders and even your hands on the trigger. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psjflbjrvo.jpg Job done from side gate to street, took two days, paving still drying out. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psyj9bletj.jpg Sunset...... https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psjcpeubi8.jpg |
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Happy times in the Randomness posted thread. COVID 19 meals..... Went shopping for mainly fruit and vegetables yesterday. My shopping preference lies with the Turkish fruit and vegetable and general dealer as their prices and quality beats and rivals mainstream shops. Had told Sally she could have a small BBQ as a reward for still working despite lockdown. She actually has a 4 day weekend as their hours and demand has reduced somewhat recently. So while in the Turkish shop, I got these with a plan in mind. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psdvi3d7mo.jpg And some of these. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psczggktkb.jpg Nice size. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pspodomju1.jpg Making the Kebabs, they were covered in canon and Sweet Thai chilli sauce. Red onion. Tomatoes, apricots, mushrooms, prawns https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psjamldpwc.jpg Also made a flat chicken https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pshemsckni.jpg Fire to start with. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psmb97nbzl.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1lniajzq.jpg Chicken flipping. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psqnmbwrvr.jpg Served up. Also lamb Konte patties. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psabwie5wl.jpg |
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I just finished lunch, but after seeing your grill'n, I am HUNGRY again. :lol:
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Looks good Rian. Stay Safe over there...
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Dang it Rian! That Feast is going to be Tough to Beat the next time " The Rowdy Bunch" comes to the States.
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The Rowdy Bunch would happily darken your doorstep again, if you and Mrs Boss were up for the upheavals So Sunday Sally came around again, we are doing the separation thing fully, frustratedly. We had decided to rest on Sunday which led to a 5 mile or 8 km walk over the farm, down to the edge of the Thames river. Some Irisis on the way. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psspjjiaj0.jpg Shipping carrying on, up the river. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psnpi7eolg.jpg Down on the tidal wall, Sally saw some friends based on their profiles..... Note the distance being kept, some sensibility maintained. River tide was mostly out. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psaapyopw5.jpg Loads of driftwood on the bank, including this long board, worn away over time, leaving a lovely pattern, I really wanted it. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pstdx9mesy.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psx8wtxx13.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psdcroqcnh.jpg We picked up loads of glass and some other bits, including a lump of driftwood for Sally’s garden, and a construction helmet, that seemed brand new. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psbqmrcqxq.jpg Sally’s treasures, glass will be part of a wind chime mobile. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psplokllu7.jpg Our route. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psjjedwnha.jpg |
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Rian, we always have room for our friends! I can fix Pork Chops again, How many do you want?
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Then we garnish our plates. With other interesting foods....... BUGGERRRRR !!! Tried to start the Galaxy..... Needed food. KZZZZZZZZ...Pffft KZZZZZZ...Pfffft KZZZZZZ. KZZZZZ KZZZZZ Kzzzz... Pfffft Being stood so long now with COVID 19, another casualty. I knew the battery was fragile. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pspc0ubrqm.jpg . |
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:(, Sorry to hear that. Always a pain when they die.
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Considering this COVID-19 thing has turned our lives into a Groundhog Day from hell, some more of the same.
Sunday Started part 2 of paving cleaning, moving the house firewood box and other items away, its amazing how long prep, clean and clean again takes. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psqhrvtpc0.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pskj3kygjo.jpg Eventually by 15.30 only that bit left to get to. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psccbvomve.jpg Done. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psvw5owqtr.jpg Bad lighting, still wet in places, but job done for part two. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps49cxb0rt.jpg Next up over next weekend will be the driveway strips and down at the garage which is a real mess. Sally came to visit to weed my garden bed and dust the living room, and as usual, hard as it is, we managed to keep our distance, sensibly. I cooked Cajun chicken thighs and veggies. Assisted by Brandy and Pepsi Max, I thought I had earned it. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3mimpn4f.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psxpsftfqp.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psnbyskd3u.jpg Chatting with Dennis, who is still working, he sent pics of Hunter the new pup at around 10.00 USA time. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2abyx4dd.jpg Seems everything was still very quiet after the previous days quad and three wheeler party..... Beer won. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pscntbz4n9.jpg So life goes on, just with a bit more thought and social distancing. Plan churning in my head as to how to get that long wooden plank the 4km from sea level at the Thames river, back to my home. . |
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Knowing how many of us like weird or slightly different things.
Not sure if I should add this one here. Ford Transit Connect, launched 2002-ish in the UK. Mate Tim likes them and is hoping to bring the Connect 6 he is building to the rescheduled gathering at Goodwood in July. Previous creations include a Subaru Brat https://forum.retro-rides.org/thread...r-spots-fitted And a Chevy C10 camper. https://forum.retro-rides.org/thread...camper-special So when a 2002 Connect passed his radar....... A plan was hatched. Few random pics from Tim, in case people are interested in more. Alongside his V12 XJS future project. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psa6irl7vt.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pssnuiif8x.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psnxkxxvnk.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pse8v3tbyq.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psvi1q8j8n.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psi5pzalep.jpg His daily is a 2007 with a chunk of older Connect converted to a trailer for camping. Thought it may be interesting. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pscqrz0nrp.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psmn7nmovy.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psgrjem5hs.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psmsmtl6l4.jpg |
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I wonder how maneuverable that will be on your folks streets over there? Looks neat for sure though.
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Hey Rian, watch out for your toes with that power water blaster, don't ask me how I know! You safe.
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Hope all is good at home. I am careful with my toes, but flip flops rule. Went for a quick 2 mile walk on Monday. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pszcxj8tmv.jpg How fresh do you like your asparagus https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psaicvnhm4.jpg Mate Steve asked me what retirement would feel like. His day. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psxhr43quj.jpg Paving cleaned twice. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psakcbn3vv.jpg I am so bloody tired of cleaning paving, unfortunately my place has a lot to do. One more section left to do, down at the garage. Needs some stuff to be moved though. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psldshqlmd.jpg Grubby down there. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psvp0oopxs.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psvyzn5b0s.jpg Had some “FREE TIME” from work today between training sessions.... sick and tired of this now. Went to Sally’s place in the Galaxy and cleaned her patio, walkway and also the alley behind her place. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psmwaf9lws.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psk1gol671.jpg One more meeting 5.00 to 5.45 then close up shop till tomorrow morning. Sally was awarded some beers at work for being employee of the week last week, I did get to share in her win. Corona’d https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psvmanhsga.jpg . |
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More than three weeks now the counters on my threads are stood still.
Love to know why. Pioneer woman statue, Ponca City, Oklahoma. Friend Andy sent this very topical warning to all who pass it. I have driven past it a few times before COVID 19. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pse9ivfnpv.jpg In other news, Dennis delivered his 66 C10 NASCAR truck yesterday to the race Car prep shop, for the roll cage to be fully welded in. Based on one of these....... https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pssbn6fpn5.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psaw21lawj.jpg The guys were blown away of course, Dennis being who he is, had never told them he was building this mad thing. The motor he has fitted was Dyno tested at 850bhp https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psffaxgdjz.jpg Looking forward to this coming together. |
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A few more random than usual pics. My brother lives in South Africa and since lockdown they have not been able to buy alcohol or tobacco. Cue his son who lives with him, and used to be a chef and barman plus social club manager years ago.... Yeast, oranges and some sugar for good measure. Spare bathroom used for Washing machine and tumble drier only (excuse colour choices, not his) pulled into service. More large on trainers also quietly brewing away. “Kicks like a mule” https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psmq2bgx6k.jpg I went food shopping on Sunday, 9 days after previous Friday and saw this beauty. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7z7qwiej.jpg On the way back, this was the road works sign, covered in the rainbow and Support the National Health Service. Nice sentiment, and one I always include all and any front line workers who continue to work. In order for the rest of us to be able to carry on away from normal routines. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psvyrle3wc.jpg It has been interesting watching Mickey next door and Sam, two hoses to the other side, get on with jobs on both properties and helping each other, we all look out for each other, and Mickey at 75 post bowel cancer less than six months ago all keeping their distance. Break in proceedings. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psbgbxd8ua.jpg More later. Online meeting now. |
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Ongoing saga of cleaning my massive expanse of paving was drawing to a close.
But loads of obstructions in front of the garage to move. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psjbxrehsc.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psa3cxfbne.jpg Before starting that job, hedges.... spring comes and you can hear them grow. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psqt1frfre.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psovaisamv.jpg Clean up hedge cuttings etc. Got started in the back corner. Caravan shed was clean when parked there. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pspfzafq3k.jpg Stopped at that point, late Friday afternoon. Saturday morning was chilly and I was so desperate to just walk away..... Add in the spray and a gentle air movement with minimal movement myself, and it gets chilly. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psavloyuop.jpg Sally stopped by on her way to shops and made me a welcome coffee, then scooted off again. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psbppmv549.jpg Amazing how mossy and grubby the paving gets in a year. And keep in mind, you need to clean the stones on all aspects of the bevelling in order to get a decent finish. Plus clear the debris every 600mm or 24inches. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psnwxudkoh.jpg End in sight. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psjsjxg4hh.jpg . |
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And pressure cleaning job done.
Knackered. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psp9gnufhd.jpg Next job here would be brushing kiln dried sand into all the grooves and joins opened by the pressure cleaning. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2btuucfw.jpg But before that....... Lifting, repairing, relaying and grouting over at Sally’s place. I got to realise how knackered my hips, back nd various other joints are. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psd4wc8af7.jpg So much damage. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psfv3y211m.jpg Also put up a few items I made for her in the garden. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psr6neubrp.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps765qxa9r.jpg And cross cast at Andy Martins place in Oklahoma last year. Then back to my place late afternoon to start the sanding of the paving, before it turns and rains as it needs to be very dry. Handy assistant, many hands make light work. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psulvxiuqz.jpg Lawn needs a cut, desperately. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psnievaw4n.jpg . |
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Interesting post storm Cloud formation from Tulsa today.
https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psfqralsxf.jpg Fake smile, I had to just get out and go for a walk today. Beard must come off soon too. Needing change now. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psf4yn1ywt.jpg At least the flowers were good along the way. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pssxhlvlbo.jpg And a nice sunset. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psrst7ogfn.jpg . |
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Rian, I thought I had a bunch of crud to trim and care for, but you definitely got me beat! I get tired of just looking at all your plant life, let alone dealing with the driveway stones/pavers. We must really like abusing our body with all this plant life care. Who da thunk we'd get old!
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And there is always something that needs sorting out. Weekend almost over..... Went to Sally’s place to check up how the grouting held up after the rain this week. All good. Went inside and found Sally busy making bunting for a friend. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psiitoqci7.jpg My young friend @PaulY sent me a pic yesterday..... https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psqwa3g6zg.jpg Been a while, but Stas and his family are well in Siberia. Been in isolation like everyone else. Yesterday they worked on the grounds around the block of flats they live in. Garden beds, flowers, trees, shrubs etc planted and prepped. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psc0qrrlk5.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psgxmgp0y1.jpg Today Stas was going to paint the parking space lines on their estate, https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psdjg5yyuc.jpg Afterwards, a shower and a beer. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psgs2xjvzc.jpg Followed by a walk with his family. And a “Sakura” moment with Katya. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pstzspdex8.jpg In the mean time, Stas and his family carry on regardless . |
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As is known by now....
Randomness rules here. What not to like about the smell of a hard revved two stroke. Four years after parking it up on a shelf, I pulled my Stihl chainsaw off the shelf. Sally was there to record it..... My laughter is at her asking if she should call the paramedics or get oxygen for the anticipated battle to start it. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6fhnsd1d.jpg Right. You better believe this. Old fuel No choke Three pulls. And ready for action. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pscvgyxzr1.jpg I put it down to warm up while I went into the garage to get my Kevlar dungarees, gloves and safety boots on, plus ear and double eye protection Then on to the offending tree. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psipubckpy.jpg Forgot to remove a sign and bird feeder from the stem. Mickey was straight onto it. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psenqlzeqj.jpg Rather than load the Galaxy with branches etc, Mickey suggested we burn it piecemeal out back. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psmkmenuoz.jpg For the tree protectors, and I am one too.... The reason for cutting it down. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3qoksikb.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps93ubzvwg.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psig32zox6.jpg Eventually packed everything away and had a celebratory beer. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pszcfabbq1.jpg . |
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We only have Stihl chainsaws at the farm for the same reason, reliability.
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Thanks. Yes, reliability seems to be the common opinion out there. COVID 19 has no real benefit for anyone. For me, working from home means up to 5 Teams, Zoom etc meetings per day, some up to three hours long, followed by tests, exams, validations, and tasks. Also a load of online training and tests...... Stuck mostly indoors sucks for someone like me who is used to working away from home. However, some jobs can be fitted in, between those others that pays the mortgage. So after cutting down the Leylandi conifer that broke the wall, I tried to pull the two very long Red Robin trees up and away from the drive. I failed, so cut them back, leaving enough to start new shaped growth. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psjff4npa0.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2nd930rt.jpg Part of the reason for changing the back is to rebuild the wall, but also a longer term plan is a 6x6 meter carport in front of the garage that will be done up to look like a 50’s garage forecourt There needs to be a support post for the main I-beam to run from the garage outward. Hope this makes sense. Wall to be pushed back on the left by 400mm reducing to zero when it joins the existing footprint to the right. Galvanised post to be put in place for future reference. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psto06kkm6.jpg After that, I decided to use my Galaxy tow bar chainsaw to remove another tree that has irked me for a few years. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pszz4mhv17.jpg The killedtree is being replaced with a pot plant that needs a new home. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psdf3ewhxx.jpg Behind the garage my fruit trees were dwarfed by weeds, so clearing up that strip of land was next up. The Fig tree seems really eager to prove its worth this year. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pslv27uozc.jpg Apple, pear and plum trees are looking good, pile of scrap steel less so. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps69vjfnse.jpg Also cleared up behind my 86 year old neighbours place and cut her hedge. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psqgi0rxjd.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0pxsvkce.jpg Neighbour Sam has also used this period to sort a gym for his kids and create some garden beds. Mickey as always on hand to help and supervise. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pssebz5dft.jpg And still the odd jobs kept presenting themselves...... . |
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More Covid craziness
Since moving here 10 years ago, I have disliked this very thorny shrub at the front door. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psrpjy9frm.jpg Time to make a change then. Local nursery got £24.00 out of me. So watch this space. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psxpk99lt3.jpg Multiple other odd jobs seemed to join the list every time I turned my head the other way. So one of the jobs was to clear the new from last year, deck of all the potplants, This guy was earmarked for the space where I pulled out the conifer with the Galaxy. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psfjdr97pp.jpg So a hole was due to be dug where the tree got pulled out. Roots are a problem, but a home made sharp axe on a 5 foot length of scaffolding pole meant deep reach and quick work. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9yh2xlxc.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps14kxucfy.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pspah1utea.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8ey2nh0c.jpg Done. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pso0cdwxgq.jpg Out back, the Fig tree seems happy. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psrfmzhk6r.jpg Not a great pic, taken from the kitchen, but a total of 50p for 4 solar lights has to be a bargain, thanks Sally. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psbhixmfvc.jpg Roll on summer. . |
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TITS.......
Blue Tits. They come every year. Without Harley, they have a better chance. Saturday. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psha3lsr5l.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psh5duulu6.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psrnlntagr.jpg Was looking for a cheap cement mixer to buy on FB Marketplace and saw a pair of Butler sinks for cheap. I used to have a pair but gave them to mate @Jabbo iirc. Pounced, fetched and brought home. Galaxy to the rescue. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pse53tuuoh.jpg In place, herbs to go in next. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psnqaacww9.jpg Another weekend job the Galaxy stepped up for was scavenging for brick pavers up at the farm, followed by taking them to Sallys place where some were put to use as potplant stands, and also creating little surrounds for shrubs. Perfect builders van. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psy1m51frn.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psbj3tpk6w.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psnx6doefn.jpg Some cement and pavers laid on it, then cemented down from the sides as well. It is not load bearing. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1no0bgyv.jpg Done first one. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pspqkigqcb.jpg And still it was not over. . |
Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
After doing Sallys garden bits, we went for a walk, taking some tools, including a golf pull along caddy and some ratchet straps.
Proceeded to walk to the Thames river to see if that lovely 15 foot plus board was still there, we knew there had been a super high tide in the mean time, but hope springs eternal. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psagwofd7j.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psxuctekeh.jpg Real decent social distancing. Looking toward London. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psavls3cug.jpg Brought a bit of wood back as a consolation, for my garden. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psv8ph9pix.jpg Of course life goes on for others, and mate Bryan @MrTiki had repainted the wheels on his ever changing Imp. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psp5ub5dpt.jpg And he also carved another winner of a Tiki. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pscejlyzey.jpg Back home for a sandwich before carrying on with more work outside, this guy had made himself comfortable in the lounge. I am 100% not bothered, his presence means there is work for him. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0vemydai.jpg Great weather again https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psasgmgyhb.jpg . |
Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
Nice work on the landscaping both at your place and Sally's. I have been at work the whole time during our shelter in place here in Texas, as my team and I have been designated as "essential" employees for our site. I sure need some time off during nice weather to get some yard work around my house done. Weekends are just not enough time to get it done.
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Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
Well, a rare day in the Blue Ridge-no wind. Time to go burn some brush piles!
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Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
So back to random midweek jobs.
Remember the front door porch, had a bush. Not anymore. Thanks Galaxy. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pstgjdkgdv.jpg Dig out the roots, planted another two shrubs next to it toward the right. Mixed some cement. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psgi7omurd.jpg Random mixed pavers recycled and glued in place, used the roil liberated from the stones previously to level up lawn. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pstt3j7j9v.jpg And mixed stone into more cement and plugged the hole next to the drive where one invariably steps when parked up. No more muddy shoes indoors. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psisvu9git.jpg How bored must you be to sieve out stones, grass and soil on your driveway..... call it recycling https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2reapgng.jpg And another little job done. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psegjfsgvw.jpg In the mean time, back in South Africa, where lockdown means no alcohol or tobacco sales, the black markets are flourishing, as expected. My brother had started out doing home brew in 2 litre bottles....... he has now scaled up to 25 litre containers. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psvslmft36.jpg . |
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Grizz,
I believe I can speak for most of the married men on the forum when I say we are glad I wives don't see the amount of work you do around the house, my Kiwi bride thinks since I retired she can hand me a punch list daily (and she does, which I faithfully complete!)If she saw your work, it (the list) would increase exponentially right after she found out how to advise you, my friend- of who reigns superior in the world of Rugby! I have never seen her fail to do so whenever she encounters a Springbok fan. Seriously you are a man of many talents and your effort is evident. Pete |
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Thank you. Rugby for me.... Zzzzzzzzzzz........ Regarding talents, we all have the same potential but many people choose not to necessarily exercise our options. My brother, regimental sergeant major in the Engineering corps, has a garden service cut his grass and tend the beds. He chooses to do that. Me, fiercely protective of the therapy my garden offers. Choices. Speaking of choices. And so the Corona virus and its fall out continues to screw up some people’s lives. Changing the way we work and relax. But nature seems to be happy, regardless of our issues. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psrcir2yff.jpg Double headed rose in Mickeys garden, he loves his rose bushes. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psgaq4zhjx.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2dn8zeya.jpg It seems now certainly is the time to bring all those garden and housekeeping jobs, back up to date. Mickey come knocking on Friday morning to ask me if I had an edging spade..... I had no I'd what it was till he showed me his mangled one. Small, lightweight half moon, probably made for little old ladies to trim garden beds, not over eager guys changing their garden beds and laying brick edges to the lawn with cement. So I did not have one to give him to use for removing the grass where he was reshaping the garden beds. Instead, I stepped away from work for a bit and made a brace and welded it in place, then sharpened the spade and just for fun, repainted it red with some Poundland Red paint. Mickey was very happy of course. Straightened and Prepared https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pscrepyjdf.jpg Grinding welds back. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psvjtozobn.jpg Previously I mentioned that I was looking for a cheap used cement mixer to buy (Free is of course even better) And less than 5 minutes after posting, @Johnnybravo replied and sent a couple of pictures. “Needs a bit of attention, collect after 08.00 on Saturday if interested” Of course I was interested, but I did not want to borrow a mixer, I prefer owning stuff, always cheaper to replace or repair for yourself, than a mates tools, as my own rule is [font color="e61972"]You bend it, You mend it[/font] so I asked how much he wanted for it, and the reply was along the lines of Take it, use it, if it self destructs, bin it. Aaahhh, right, that works for me. So the pics he sent: https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psilb3nkri.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2v7pp6jy.jpg Yup, I could work with that. Soon it would be weekend and my first real trip in 8 weeks....... 25 miles each way to exercise. Friday my lunch hour, after spending tea time fixing Mickeys spade, was spent 2.3 miles from home removing a rather large conifer at Sally’s front door with the Galaxy and its tow bar, that keeps coming in handy. Then removing it and bringing it home to my sidewalk where I knew the recycling guys would lift it straight into their truck. It filled the rear load area. Leaving the Galaxy needing a decent clean inside and a wash while I was at it. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6a87mh0z.jpgand Back to work again for more online training, testing, and strategising. My colleague who is running a team development thing as part of his own development had this opening slide...... I had to take a pic. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pskpkdcrkg.jpg Still, one should not complain, I am fortunate enough to continue being employed. And to wrap this up. From FB https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...sbninnfnd.jpeg . |
Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
Preparation is paramount
Or something like that. Measured up the wall that needs replacing, 7.5 meters long and then up to 2 meters tall should work. So on Friday afternoon late, Mickey, Sam from no 7 and I moved the old Shed Caravan that is full of truck parts away from Mickeys side hedge as the woodwork shed needs a new front veranda and new roofing felt. Of course, typically it has exposed more work to be done. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psbjh23y5k.jpg 2.8 meter Galvanised posts came from Germany over 10 years ago when @Oldbus delivered the Taunus Transit to me. They will now be used for the carport as planned. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps10rpwjsq.jpg Not easily seen is the way the paving has collapsed over time, Mickeys yard is about 500mm lower than mine, and the soil was obviously not compacted well 9 years ago when it was done. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psfipprahi.jpg So this will mean lifting about 1 meter of paving along the boundary, digging out, compacting and possibly putting some concrete down, adding blocks to create either a low wall, or stable base for the paving to go back down. Seems the list keeps growing. Saturday morning early, before heading over to @Johnnybravo to collect the cement mixer, I decided to hack back the hedge hard while I had some,time. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psodasuvkd.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psgjvblo2h.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psqdupxekp.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pse6msomza.jpg How to maximise a wheely bins capacity. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0xg8dgxy.jpg More later. Time for some woodwork and shed repairs now. Later. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...sbma3wnkt.jpeg . |
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