There are some changes being made. We are building
a 17,000 gallon water tank and the long overdue shed.
The back end of the house is really the front end so some
tidying up and I hope a shade-house and gazebo on the
water tank will follow.
To clear the site, firstly the pine tree behind my little
car needs to go. Our son, on one of his rare visits, is having
another 'bonding' experience with his father.
Going out to assess the situation....
and getting to work.
It is not easy to cut it at such a high level but the reason
is that now it can be pushed over and uprooted with a
Bobcat.
Cutting up the debris and removing the large pieces
by tractor down hill onto an open space for burning.
Father and son togetherness tidying up, always the
Father and son togetherness tidying up, always the
worst part of the job.
A big bonfire at the end, and the coast is clear for
the next stage of the project.
The doings of the world will open with a click on the Logo.
The doings of the world will open with a click on the Logo.
As ever, my gratitude to Klaus and his Elves for keeping this
wonderful meme running like clock-work.
So very busy! I would love a little time by that bonfire!
ReplyDeleteKeep us posted how this work progeresses.Should be interesting.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,Ruth
I agree with Sandy, I'd like to spend a little time by than bonfire, too! Hope the project goes well! Great post, Arija, as always!
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Sylvia
Oops, I was just reading your post, when I heard an incoming mail sound, took a peep, it is you...what a great timing.. Anyway, the bonfire reminds me of my school days...and a gazebo, definitely a good choice. This would be an exciting transformation. We look forward to the final product!
ReplyDeletewhere are you going to get all that water?
ReplyDeleteYou first photo of your son looks like he is going to town in his long sleeved shirt. Looks he he did a lot of work, such a big tree.
Just talking about another rain water tank this morning and could we afford one as the tanks are all full and we had two very heavy showers with all gutters overflowing.
ReplyDeleteAt least your son does some wood work on his visits. I don´t.
ReplyDeleteHow nice to be getting some projects done, and with the help of your son. Yet I'm sorry to see the big pine go down.
ReplyDeleteIts all happening at your place. Hooray for son helping. That is one huge water tank. It should help in the dry months. Keep us up to date with the project.
ReplyDeleteChanges for the better..and a great father and son team,
ReplyDeleteHappy Tuesday!
Great shots - and what a good bonfire! Hope you roasted some potatoes or marshmallows...
ReplyDeleteA homeowner,s job is never done - that looks like hard work.
ReplyDeleteOh wow... it sounds like so much work but to have that big beautiful bonfire sounds like fun.
ReplyDeleteI know my husband would have found the biggest and fattest hotdogs to roast on that hot fire!! =)
A busy time. That water project sounds very exhausting.
ReplyDeleteWell it looks like the bonding experience went well as did the removal of the oak tree. Your favorite fellas sure did a wonderful job, Arija. And I might add that you did a marvelous job of supervising and photo taking too :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a huge job. Well done. (((Hugs))) Jo
ReplyDeleteArija: I'm sure that tree has done a good job for you over the years. Good luck with the project.
ReplyDeleteCutting tree is not good but sometimes we need to to it. I always plant another tree.
ReplyDeleteLovely posts. I love the story and the flowers. Thanks for visiting My Muskoka. My garden is so sad!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lot of work...but that bonfire looked like fun.
ReplyDeleteThat's quite a heavy job but a great one for a father and son. An enjoyable and very interesting post. Loved the photos!
ReplyDeletenice post...but chopping the tree is sad...
ReplyDeleteHi Arija,
ReplyDeleteI had to smile at "the bonding experience!" Sounds as though you are planning quite a project. It will be interesting to follow its progress.
I always hate to see a healthy pine go but in this case it's for a good cause. Nice that son was there to help. Bonfire looks welcoming!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a bit of a project. As the mother of two sons, I like to see them working with their father especially if father avoids criticism.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a lot of work, but the bonfire is nice. :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a busy winter with lots of work. I always hate to see a tree come down but sometimes they must! I also agree that some time around a bond fire would be nice. Great photos and story board. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and smiles
Great idea to have some more water storage Arija..hope you get some goods rains to fill it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my New Farm Park post. Glad you like the park!
Well, those are big changes! Always sad to see a tree fall. I hope it will be worth it! The bonfire looks nice.
ReplyDeleteYou guys sure look busy. Very satisfying, if exhausting work but the end results will be a great reward.
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