Martin finished the work on and around the Oval Bed –
pictured in progress
and on completion.
The Rose Garden has been rather neglected during the last week or so. Our friend just had time to shave the rampant red carpet rose and bag up the clippings before it was time for him to return home. He has certainly got the rest of the south end of the garden back in order.
While Martin gardened I printed – another 59 of the wedding photographs before I ran out of ink this afternoon. Becky ordered me some more on line while I sourced the albums myself.
In order to keep an eye on the printing process I do not leave the machine which takes quite a time. This has enabled me to make a very good start on reading “The Moonstone” which Becky bought for me for my birthday.
Topped up with a little of Jackie’s rice we dined this evening on the last of the Red Chilli takeaway with which she drank Hoegaarden and I drank Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
That is top work. It’s going to be a wonderful feature.
Thank you so much, Gary
Looks amazing mate 👍Jackie did a fantastic job on the path 👍👍
Thanks a lot, John
That brick path is stunning…what a neat job!
Thanks very much, Maj
The garden looks amazing. Considering the heat I hear you are ‘enjoying’ I am even more impressed with Martin’s professionalism and work ethic. I hope he got to enjoy a chilled beverage of his preference to remain hydrated. You poor dear having to multitask while monitoring the printing and reading a book…. 😉
Thank ou so much for your sympathy, Pat 🙂
Perhaps I’m easily pleased, but I find the patterns in those bricks absolutely lovely!
Yes, that path is so special!
Agreed
We love them too. There are patches of the originals like these which we will never change. Thanks very much, John
Thanks very much, Gabriele
Beautiful gardens take lots of work
Indeed. Thanks a lot, Sheree
Are you guys effected by the heatwave as well?
Yes. It is over the worst now – and we were just outside the red zone. Fires around London were rather too close for comfort. Thanks very much, Bridget
Martin did a fantastic job on those two paths!
He did. Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
A productive day all around Derrick. 🤗
Thanks very much, Sue
The garden is looking very tidy.
You’ve undertaken a lot of work in your role as wedding photographer.
Yes – the enforced hold-up while waiting for inks is perhaps a good thing, although frustrating. Thanks very much, Sue. I hope you are still well
I’m feeling very well, especially now it’s cooler. Thank you, Derrick.
That is so good to read
Thank you so much, Derrick
Great work! YAY, Martin! 🙂
I was glad to see some owls overseeing the work! 😉 🦉👀 🦉
And what good work you are doing on the wedding photos, Derrick!
I look forward to your review on “The Moonstone”! Is it by Wilkie Collins?
(((HUGS))) for everyone at your house! Hope you are all keeping safe and cool!
Thanks very much, Carolyn. Yes, Wilkie Collins – the first ever detective novel. X
I need to find it and read it! I have read it is one of THE best detective tales in the world! 🙂
Martin did a wonderful job–the garden looks beautiful.
I can’t imagine how much ink you’re using printing out all those photos!
It must be difficult to do anything in the heat, but reading a book sounds perfect.
It was good to have the printing to keep me inside, Merril. Thank you very much
Martin is a hard worker. Great job!
He is. Thanks very much, Jill
That tidy path is just stunning!
He is so thorough. Thanks very much, Jodie
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Standing over a hot printer is a real labour of love but considering how unreliable printers are, it was probably a very sound idea.
Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal. Actually my printer is fortunately very reliable – I didn’t want to miss the inevitable stoppages to change ink cartridges.
I love design of the pathways – great job!
Thanks very much, JoAnna
Yay, Martin! Those wedding albums will be special.
Thank you very much, Laurie
The work is all worth it!
Thank you very much, Ribana
You know I always enjoy the garden tours.
Thank you very much, msw
Martin does beautiful work, Derrick.
He really does, Lavinia. Thanks very much
Excellent job.
Thanks a lot, John
A productive day all round – glad Jackie only had to cook rice!
You, Jackie and Martin are all busy bees – and in all this heat! Take care.
Thanks very much, GP
I love the brick path. Nicely designed.
Thank you very much, Eugie. Probably laid down in the 1930s. Not much of it left, but we are keeping it.
Most welcome!
Even neglected, your rose garden is still lovely, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Dolly
You are most welcome, Derrick.
Hi Derrick,
What a gorgeous garden. My parents were hardcore gardeners for the longest time. Every weekend during Sprint-Summer was 6-8 hours gardening on many Saturdays and Sundays. So much fun for us. Brilliant pictures too.
Ryan
Thanks very much, Ryan