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Building Walls

That is right, the space invader is back... well no it is Richard and he is building the garden wall - the protective equipment is needed due to the lime mortar he is mixing.

A few weeks ago, I showed you a photo of a wall that had fallen down in the back yard.


Just a pile of rubble really, and we knew it couldn’t be left like that. So once Rich had repointed the front of the house (a special post by Rich on pointing will be coming up), he set about rebuilding the back wall.

A little work in progress pic.


And now the finished wall from both sides.



He also cleaned away all of the rubble:)


And after that is was time for a nice cup of tea in the warmth of the front bedroom.

Due to work, I have not managed to get to the cottage very much the past two weeks, but I did manage to go last Saturday to meet Jascha and Christine to show them round and have a rather chilly socially distanced-picnic.



That’s all for now. Next week we are going to start on the inside of the house, which is fortunately timed as snow is forecast for the weekend.

Catherine xxx

 

Comments

  1. KefNovember 25, 2021 at 9:45 AM

    What a great job you've made of rebuilding the wall Richard. It looks as though it's always been there! You have turned your hand to everything that's been required so far and in a professional way too.
    Loved seeing your picnic and Jascha and friend too. How nice to enjoy the situation as you go along.
    Look forward to more episodes soon. X

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    1. RichardDecember 4, 2021 at 11:22 AM

      Thank you! Yes, it's been nice to have some days there when we're not working on it and can have some fun!

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  2. RachelNovember 27, 2021 at 1:27 PM

    Wow! Good effort on that wall, can hardly tell it was ever down. I hope that it, and the house, faired ok in the storms last night!

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    1. RichardDecember 4, 2021 at 11:24 AM

      Thank you! I half expected to find the blocks scattered across the yard after the storm, but we've managed to get away with it! I hope your new house was okay too.

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  3. UnknownNovember 28, 2021 at 7:28 AM

    Wow, the wall is amazing!

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    1. RichardDecember 4, 2021 at 11:26 AM

      Thank you! The low resolution photos thankfully hide the imperfections😂

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