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| tlc | Jun 12 2012, 07:41 AM Post #16 |
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I say put him to work :whistle: :hammering: |
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| frogman3 | Jun 12 2012, 07:53 AM Post #17 |
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I will bring my ratchet set and tighten those bolts down on the bench. ;) |
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| tlc | Jun 14 2012, 03:11 PM Post #18 |
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This is the path that I said I was working on. This general area is where our septic tank used to be. I'm working on using up some stuff we have had laying around to that needed to either go to the dump or I don't know what else we would have doen with it. I'll post another pic when I'm done. Posted Image Posted Image |
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| 43freckleface | Jun 17 2012, 10:21 AM Post #19 |
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Looks like a nice project T. :popcornguy: |
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| tlc | Jun 17 2012, 12:21 PM Post #20 |
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Yeah, my back thinks so too. :lol: :blink: |
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| Its Just Don | Jun 17 2012, 07:01 PM Post #21 |
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Here are some pictures of the finished bench. Tom, my son, Charlie, and I set the bench seat in place: Posted Image Tom and I are the first to sit on the new bench: Posted Image Tom and I using the bench the next day: Posted Image |
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| tlc | Jun 18 2012, 07:51 AM Post #22 |
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I'm glad you were able to get the bench ready in time for the visit. What a good memory of the weekend. Where was the wrench for tightening up the bolts though? :) |
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| tlc | Jun 25 2012, 09:43 AM Post #23 |
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The work continues on my path: Posted Image Posted Image Posted Image Posted Image Posted Image Posted Image Almost done... |
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| 43freckleface | Jun 25 2012, 09:46 AM Post #24 |
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Your path is looking great T. Are you tired yet? :bounce: |
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| tlc | Jun 25 2012, 09:55 AM Post #25 |
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Oh boy am I tired. I need a crane to get me out of the bed the next day. That is a ton of rock but I did employ the tractor to help move it. I guess that is cheating but I don't care ;) Hey, get this, my hubby even helped! :faint: He did! He helped me get those concrete steps in place and was patient too! :faint: Some nice big flat stones would have looked better but they are expensive and I was able to use these up and not have them in the landfill. They should be very safe for my Aunt to use. |
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| 43freckleface | Jun 25 2012, 10:14 AM Post #26 |
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Don't blame you one bit. I would have done the same. Even if you did use the tractor you still had a lot to do by hand I am sure. So nice when the hubby helps. Wish I could pry mine out of the wheelchair. He can walk when he really wants to but depends on the chair. |
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| frogman3 | Jun 25 2012, 12:23 PM Post #27 |
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Looks really nice T. It's great when things come together so well. |
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| Its Just Don | Jun 25 2012, 02:11 PM Post #28 |
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I like the plants you're getting established. The whole area is coming along very nicely. |
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| Its Just Don | Jul 7 2012, 03:48 PM Post #29 |
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Final report on the bench project This is the new rock wall behind the bench and the set of steps to get to the bench. All stained and sealed. Posted Image This is the finished bench Posted Image Close up view of the seat and back Posted Image Detail of the special "carving" in the seat Posted Image My son, Paul and grandkids check out the new bench Posted Image View of the pond with the new bench in place. Posted Image It's really nice to sit out there in the evening after the pond is in shade. When the sun is out, the bench is hotter than Hades. It's up high enough to be able to look down on the fish and turtles and just enjoy them. |
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| 43freckleface | Jul 7 2012, 05:30 PM Post #30 |
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Everything looks wonderful Don. Nice to see the grandkids enjoying it. By the way, love the heart :) |
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