Happy Sunday everyone! It's July and it feels like it this morning. We woke up to a lovely 23 Celsius. We have a heat warning for today only. It will be a good day to sit on the deck and admire our messy backyard!
This past week was good. The landscaping work resumed on Wednesday. The pavers were actually delivered on Canada Day, very early in the morning. No construction is allowed on holidays so it was a quick delivery, with little noise involved.
The stone crew is wonderful, Nico and Josh. They know what they're doing. Two young boys are helping them...it's their Summer job. It's hard work and they know it. No slacking off boys, we're watching LOL!
Bronson, the owner of Paysagiste BJR Landscaping, comes by often to make sure that all is being done as it should. Cut once, measure twice. We were concerned that the stone cutting would be dusty but they are using a dustless stone cutter. Pretty neat.
Merlot and Sherlock are doing well.They are oblivious to the noise and mess in their backyard. They are also used to doing their business in the front yard, on leash of course. It is good conditioning for them to be exposed to the comings and goings of our street. No doubt though they will be glad when they can be let out loose out the back door or the deck gate....so will we.
Russell is taking progress photos with his drone. Our boys were intrigued by it yesterday, they kept looking up. They probably thought it was a big bird.
I resumed my mat pilates workouts. I am in great need of stretching these days. During this construction process, there is not much to do outside so I've been cooking a little more. I also bought new planters for the front. The ones I got before we left for our trip were looking very sad.
Not much else is going on with us. We hope to get a few walks in this week with our pooches although we have a number of appointments on the agenda, including going to the vet for some vaccines. Another busy week on the horizon, which will bring more backyard progress.
Have a great week everyone!
Early morning deck antics...Sherlock parading
the giraffe while Merlot watches.
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| Nico making quick work of moving the load of screening stone dust. |
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| Nico and Josh placing the mega pavers...each weighs about 200 pounds. |
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| Nice progress...more to come! |
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| Russell launching his drone for some aerial photos. |
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| The drone in flight...moving up. |
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| Drone on the landing pad. |
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| Aerial photo of the patio progress from about 120 feet above, the patio stones will extend to where the machines are parked. |
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| The boys watching the construction. |
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| Always time for a pup-cone, Spicy and Cooper enjoyed this treat on July 1, 2018. |
