Thursday, May 24, 2007

We're starting to dream!

"And they said to one another, 'Here comes this dreamer!'"
Genesis 37:19
Yes, we're finally able to move on from clearing the land to developing the land. First things first, though: patio leading to the front door. But where do we put the excavated dirt? Of course - in a raised bed for vegetables! But what materials will we use to build the raised bed? Of course - landscaping timbers!

We ordered the materials: 2 bags of sand, 3 pallets of flagstone, 1 pile of quarter minus gravel, and 7 units of landscaping timbers. Yes, 7 units of landscaping timbers. Half a semi. 420 pieces. Why, you ask, do we need 420 pieces of landscaping timbers? Simple. Not only are we building several raised beds, but we plan to use the timbers for terrace walls, as well. (You only see 4 units in this pictures.)

It really doesn't matter that we ordered the materials first because the patio is relatively small and won't take that long. Right?

And another thing. Some of those rocks are pretty large - taller than me. How are we going to handle those without breaking each one? Of course - the new tractor!

4 comments:

mrsnesbitt said...

Wow! How amazing! Will be keeping a look out now!

Loved the firewood yesterday! How beautiful was that picture....would you mind if I used it in a picture?

Dxx

Kelli said...

How exciting!!!

Kelli

photowannabe said...

My goodness, I get exhausted just reading what you are doing and plan to do.
This really takes teamwork.

Paula said...

Mrs. Nesbitt,
Thank you for the kind words. Yes - you may use the photo. Thank you for asking. Have a great day!