Ken and I worked outside all week-end. We were expecting thunder showers, which never materialized, so we kept working while the weather was good. Ken positioned two railroad ties in front of the wooden stairs to the deck to provide a solid place to step as part of the mulch landing. I dug holes among the rocks and tree roots on the hill beside the steps after I decided to plant wherever I could find clay soil willing to yield for an astilbe or hosta. Then we started spreading super fine mulch, which is wood & leaves run through the shredder twice to make it better for plants and easier to compost. We are making progress ~
We will spread more mulch among plants in the flower beds and on the hillside, although we may need to make a special path for Leo, who still refuses to walk down the new steps ~
Sunday evening we made a point to stop working early enough that we could enjoy grilled steak and potatoes outside on the porch ~
We ended each day tired but happy with what we had accomplished. Ken and I talked about how fortunate we are to be able to do this work ourselves. After his bout with pneumonia last summer we don't take our health for granted. We know we're lucky, and we're grateful every day for that.
6 comments:
That is just wonderful and it is so good that you get the opportunity to do these things with each other. Our physical health and well being can sometimes turn on a dime and it is nice when we can appreciate what we DO have.
Continued success in your renovations~
Dawn
When I read your post title, I thought Wait! It's not just two. I knew someone else would sneak into the post ... Leo! How funny that he won't use the stairs. Are those tiny stones between them? Maybe they bother the pads of his feet?
Wow it's looking grand. Love that kitty does not yet trust the steps, lol. You two must feel such a sense of accomplishment when you look at all you've done together.
Wow; your improvements look great (even if Leo isn't too sure)! What a satisfied feeling to work outside all day and then sit down to a nice meal to savor all the accomplishments. Lookin' good!
And you're so right about not taking health and stamina for granted. Every day is a blessing.
This blog fills me with the gentle peace that comes from having a helpmate, a soulmate.
Thanks for the reminder to REVEL in good health!!!
Patti
The steps look so beautiful. It must feel good to know you both labored so lovingly. Now you can walk over your own work and remember.
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