Steps.

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Finished digging out the pathway yesterday, which was not quite as exciting as it was on Saturday, since Saturday's efforts included going after exposed roots with a chainsaw(!). Since the new path is considerably lower than the level of the front yard, I asked Cheryl what she wanted done with the discontinuity; a little ramp? Steps? Steps. I fashioned two cute little dirt steps using some old bricks as retaining walls for them. I only meant for the bricks to be temporary, proof-of-concept, but I'm really happy with the way it looks and I hope they keep them.

My parents stopped by yesterday. Cheryl had meant to mention the possibility that they might, but it kept slipping her mind. My mother managed to make me depressed and irritable within minutes with a single off-hand comment. Clearly, I haven't gotten far enough out of town. Had an interesting and useful conversation with Cheryl, though, after they left, about the ways Mom sabotages me. It's interesting to know that that's not just my perception.

Enough about that. After finishing the path -- well, the digging part, there's still weed-block to lay in place and stepping stones and gravel -- the rest of my work day was spent moving the mountain of dirt I've created to somewhere more useful, after sifting out the rocks so we can use them. All in all, a lot of shoveling. I notice I can barely lift my coffee cup this morning. No, seriously.

I'm off to shower, get dressed, and walk downtown. I want to see what it's like in the daytime, and check out the comics store.

Comments

Alright, dammit...

[kickaha.livejournal.com]

You've now shamed me into seriously planning that brick patio project I've been thinking about since last fall.

Sometimes it is completely satisfying to ditch the pure cerebral activities and just *sweat* over something that ends up being concrete and tangible. Speaking of, I have 1/2 a cubic yard of new mulch I need to till into the garden plots. Hmmm. If I dig out some of the existing clay, and use that to level the patio area, then replace it with mulch... this could work.

[autumngray.livejournal.com]

sounds like you're having a good time... I love yardwork, it's nice to see tangible improvements in a short time. :)

Hugs dear
Autumn