This afternoon I published https://derrickjknight.com/2021/12/28/a-knights-tale-83-jessica-caps-me/
and printed pictures of Poppy taken on Boxing Day, but not posted on my blog, for Jackie and Tess.
Martin Bowers completed his work on the replacement Wisteria Arbour today.
He meticulously measured and positioned posts; fixed them temporarily first, and permanently once he was happy with the alignment. Finally he applied a finishing layer of cement to smooth the level of the prop pits.
My choice from the Boxing Day leftovers for dinner this evening was tender beef in red wine with creamy mashed potatoes. We each helped ourselves individually over a period of time.
That looks like a very rugged wisteria arbor!
It shouldn’t fall down in a hurry, Liz. Thanks very much
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Such fine timbers – a beautifully constructed arbour. It will look wonderful all through the year!
Your little cold frame is so pretty too.
Aren’t left overs a total treat – it sounds as though you shared a very tasty selection!
Thank you so much, Emma.
Looks sturdy enough to withstand your next gale!
Indeed. Thanks a lot, Cindy
Can’t wait to see the wisteria arbor with wisteria blossoms across the top!
Thanks very much, Janet
Your choice of dinner sounds absolutely delicious, Derrick! Next season, you guys will put the new arbor post to work! I think the word Arbor should be spelled Arbour… Americans…
Thanks very much, John
He certainly looks as if he knows what he’s doing!
Thanks a lot, John
That arbour looks as though it will stand the test of time very comfortably.
It should do. Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
Those Boxing Day leftovers are doing well. No wine – were you making up for mixing it? ???
Yes, Sue đŸ™‚ Thanks a lot
You’re lucky to have such a skilled workman and so many yummy leftovers.
We are. Thank you very much, Pat
What a great job! And delicious dinner as always! ?
Thank you very much, Ribana
The wisteria is going to love it. I look forward to seeing them climb.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
I always love these posts, Derrick. The arbor will be fantastic!
Thank you very much, Jill
That’s going to be some structure.
Thanks very much, Gary
Measure twice, cut once. (A related bit of wisdom for dealing with that last piece of pie is: One cuts, the other chooses.)
Thanks very much, Linda. Good thinking
Martin has done a fine job on the new arbor.
Thanks very much, Lavinia
Looks like professionalism at it’s finest – both the arbour and of course the Culinary Queens magnificent food that obviously is keeping her from having to cook daily!
An insightful response, Catherine. Thanks very much
Martin did a wonderful job! And what beautiful wood that makes this arbour! đŸ™‚ Bet the wisteria will thank Martin for their new “home”. đŸ™‚
Some food are great first-time-around and then even more enjoyable as leftovers! Something to look forward to. đŸ™‚
(((HUGS))) đŸ™‚
Thanks very much, Catherine. You are right about maturing left-overs đŸ™‚
Leftover roast beef! Yum! And the wisteria certainly will make this structure a thing of beauty fo9r a long, long time!
Thanks very much, Doug
Love the new arbour. No left overs here with 3 teenagers. Love your house colour too.
Thanks very much, Chrissy
That arbor looks very sturdy. It’s going to be lovely.
Isn’t it great to have a choice of leftovers?
It is and it is. Thanks very much, Merril
You’re welcome. ?
That will certainly last through a number of storms!!
Thanks a lot, GP
The props for the new Wisteria Arbour look impeccable. I am keenly watching the progress.
Thank you so much, Uma
That will be nice when it is done.
Tanks very much, Mrs W
You’re welcome.
That looks like a very sturdy arbor and hopefully will withstand stormy weather. I am enjoying watching its progress.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
You have your choice of excellent workmen for every project. See me turn green with envy, Derrick.
I’m impressed by the arbor. It will withstand wisteria, which is something in itself! Can’t wait to see it with vines.
Thank you very much, Lisa
Great job on the arbor! Looks very sturdy!
Thanks very much, Mrs N
That looks like a very sturdy arbor! Should give you great shade next summer!
Thanks very much, Dwight
That arbor looks amazing! Martin did a great job.
He did, Thanks very much, Jodie
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Thanks very much, Jodie