Mission possible !!

A remarkably pleasant day; no humidity; lower temperature!! First two pictures show the area before current project. ~~ I don’t know where to attribute the credit but I’ve always believed in “I can.” I’ve enjoyed so many projects through the years because I accepted the challenge and–with time and patience–worked it through. In my humble opinion, this looks so good I plan to buy at least fifteen more paving blocks. In my minds-eye, I see a section of the patio extending out to the fountain. I’ll wait a while (I think).

An April view

Before the improvements

Time and temperature

The challenge for today

Lead-in for spy camera

To this, from this

Electric cord, etc., in PVC

Two cords through PVC

Two stones were a challenge

Time and temperature

Time and temperature

Almost done

Washed off the mud

Looking good

Mat covering cords

Smiley face two thumbs up

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Caution signThere’s a proper way to bury electric lines.

Follow the instructions; don’t imitate my “make due” project. 

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Speaking of “make due”: The fountain is there because I’ve covered an ugly tree stump. **If** I could call on Maintenance for assistance, we’d wrap a chain around the dead rotten stump and pull it out with a truck. I’d fill the hole with dirt and display the fountain elsewhere in my yard. There’s an old saying: If wishes were horses then beggars would ride; If wishes were fishes, we’d have some fried.

Smiley face thumbs downPerhaps I’ll move the planter–with Bluebird house–to cover the stump?? (That planter has a cement block supporting the bird house, and lots of soil. It will be a struggle to move it!!) The Facility Director recently informed me that my site stops with the tree line; I can’t have planters in the field.

Lemonade sign

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Note: In fairness to management and maintenance, I’m the only CARE resident with a yard “full of stuff.”

Believe it or not…

… 55 gallons of rain last night!!

Unbelievable!! My yard–and beyond–was a lake. This morning I discovered the new rain barrel was full to overflowing. **If** I’d had time to connect the two barrels, the second barrel might be full too. First the pictures taken last night and this morning.

Rain flow off awning

Rain drops visible

Rain into barrel

Standing water

Standing in water

Debris

Full to the overflow

Tub is in neighbor's yard

Wheelbarrow

Rain gauge

Rain water in tub

Water in storage building (1)

Water inside storage building (2)

My containers two sites away (1)

My containers two sites away (2)

Where I store the containers

Time and temperature

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Below are pictures taken of the new rain barrel. I believe it is a nice companion for the first barrel. From previous experience, I knew one barrel would fill quickly and I’d need an “overflow.” I never dreamed I’d see that demonstrated within hours after receiving…. Next project: A short piece of garden hose and two hose clamps linking the two barrels.  Inexpensive and effortless. ~~ Last picture: A new wind chime with beautiful glass butterfly. (Four CARE residents went to Coldsprings for lunch and shopping.)

The box with second new rain barrel

Time and temperature

Unpacking new rain barrel

In location

A planter in the top

New windchime

Butterfly wind chimes

A day late !!

Round tuit

Rain gauge up close

Rain gauge on rodI’m told we experienced over five inches of rain last night. I’ve had this rain gauge for many months but never got “a round tuit” so it could do its job. This afternoon, I attached it to a short metal pole with bolts, nuts, and washers from my vast collection of miscellaneous. More rain on the horizon so I’ll have more accurate information next time?!