January has been most kind to us this year. Dry, no snow and, dare I say it, rather mild. So my apologies for not finding time to keep you updated but it's been a busy month. The first job for the new year with the ground still frozen was Adrian's Wall. I've gradually been quarrying raw materials from the plot over the course of the year. And in the spirit of re-use-and-make-do prevailing here, everything will be put to use. Small gravel can be sieved out for paths. Small flat cobbles are separated and will eventually be placed on their sides to pave the trunk routes. Big decorative round cobbles are currently lining the beds as the layout begins to take shape. And all the big boys go into the wall. After Al's hurtful remarks last year, it is much more roman in stature as opposed to my earlier paleolithic attempt. The southern end will need to be rebuilt anyway as it has to make way for the asparagus eastern bypass, the controversial extension of the fruit garden arterial road.
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Writings on the Wall
January has been most kind to us this year. Dry, no snow and, dare I say it, rather mild. So my apologies for not finding time to keep you updated but it's been a busy month. The first job for the new year with the ground still frozen was Adrian's Wall. I've gradually been quarrying raw materials from the plot over the course of the year. And in the spirit of re-use-and-make-do prevailing here, everything will be put to use. Small gravel can be sieved out for paths. Small flat cobbles are separated and will eventually be placed on their sides to pave the trunk routes. Big decorative round cobbles are currently lining the beds as the layout begins to take shape. And all the big boys go into the wall. After Al's hurtful remarks last year, it is much more roman in stature as opposed to my earlier paleolithic attempt. The southern end will need to be rebuilt anyway as it has to make way for the asparagus eastern bypass, the controversial extension of the fruit garden arterial road.
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Sorry to be so negative Dallas but that wall doest look too steady to me! i think you need a course in dry stone walling if your wall is too endure!
ReplyDeleteDSB that wall would have trouble keeping Dan Yamashiro out let alone a strong northerly wind. Please get off ya skinny ass and build it another couple of foot. I have taken the easier option of a willow stick boundary edge and its coming on well.
ReplyDeleteCan someone do me an idiots guide on attaching photos please?
The wall serves 2 purposes. To define the downhill side of the plot giving a levelish bed and to get rid of the stones. I don't see any need to keep Dan Yamashiro out, although I would consider the range of options if it ever threatened.
ReplyDeletePosting photos might be a bit beyond you fella. You need to click on the "add image" button.