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Here is Scooter at the top of our garden stairs which we have finally finished landscaping. Here are some other views:
My guys, Mark and Mr C, constructed the steps from blue stone slabs and pavers. When my friend Reva asked what held them together, Mark said, gravity and friction. I am still hoping for a hand rail as I am not getting any younger. Here is what the pavers look like:
My tomatoes are coming along nicely:
Remember the funny little bird? I found out that it is a baby green heron. They apparently nest in the maple trees on the edge of Reed College across the street from the Rhodie Garden and the reservoir.
We are having a bit of a situation here. Mr C has what we hope is a minor medical situation. He had some tests last week and now we are spending the week-end wondering what the results will be. We had to cancel our trip to New York for the family reunions next week and so I will not be delivering the little girl quilt in person, but I am so happy that I have it almost finished.
I have had to do a lot of dog walking. This morning, Steph, Jack and M & M came over to spell me and took Scooter for a long walk around the Reed Canyon.
It is getting very hot so tonight, I picked up some take out and we ate on the deck. It was quite pleasant. I also grabbed a bouquet of Zinneas, one of my favorite flowers.
Today, I tidied up the studio from the little girl quilt escapade. I found something that I purchased on a whim and had forgotten about. It is an all in one tool that has several little tools. I think it will be great for taking with me to retreats, etc.
One end has a needle threader, tweezers, safety pin and magnafier.
The other end has several different little tools such as a seam ripper.
The center has a measuring tape. I think this is made by Fiskers.
Sorry for the blurry photos! OK, I think I am caught up with stuff. Hope you are having a nice week-end.
The waiting is the hardest part…….hope today flies by for you. I can see Mark designing a very cool and rugged hand rail to go along with your new steps. Your garden looks great!
Gerrie,
The steps are beautiful! Hope everything with Mr. C. goes well. The waiting is really hard. Sending you and your family a cyber-hug.
p.s. Wish I had tomatoes like yours. I think I planted too late, and then it got too hot, and now, nothing, just spindly vines. poohy!
The steps look fabulous! But I also think you need a handrail.
Sending up healing thoughts for Mr. C and hope that all is well. Kristin is right, the waiting is torture. I love the blue stone paver steps. Wow, I bet there was a lot of Ben Gay used while they were installed! Get out the galvinized wash tub to soak your feet during the heat wave – I am! Cheers.
My fingers are crossed that all is OK with Mr. C. Waiting for test results is nerve wracking. On the other hand, I think your steps look great! And, I can’t wait to see the finished girl quilt — all your peeks have been so fun. 🙂