Playing in the mud: Cement!! I was anxious to complete the project.  Well, truthfully, I’m some distance from completing the Topsy-Turvy upside-down tomato planters.  But I’ll be able to erect the support soon. Furthermore, in a day or two, I’ll put the Bluebird house at the edge of the woods.  Now I hope Bluebirds will adopt the house so I can watch them come and go.  Who knew (almost two months ago) how the wrought-iron posts would eventually be used?? ~~ I love working on the patio and in the backyard. I’m able to breathe without coughing. Am I allergic to something in the apartment?? I’m eager for Spring and Summer so I can have doors and windows open!! I loved those months living in my tiny teardrop trailer because I always had lots of fresh air. The trailer was seldom closed up tight.

Pails were free. Posts were free. 40 pound bag of cement cost $2.68.

I'll add planter soil at the top for flowers or veggies.

Looks like it might not be sturdy enough!!

In the woods I'll add more weight.

Postscript, Sat. March 3rd, 2012: Almost–but not quite!!

More weight. That Bluebird house & pole should withstand a tornado or hurricane!!

Trying to find a fairly level place for the weighted base.

If at first I don’t succeed, try, try again!!

Hopelessly crooked!! I need an appropriate size wedge on the downhill side.

Moved to another location; still crooked!! I need an appropriate size wedge on the downhill side.

The view from the apartment. I still need to level and straighten the weighted base.