Productive afternoon

When we moved in this capelica was buried in weeds. All you could see was the top half of the front. We have some photos somewhere. I'll try to find them, if you would like.

The mission over winter was to clear enough of the weeds that we could get to the capelica. This turned out to be a bigger task than anticipated due to piles of builders earth, rubble and wood lurking under the weeds. But humans need to be kept warm in the winter and so hard work is good for them.

The mission was achieved and the purchase of a strimmer in the spring has meant the weeds have been kept in check. (Don't be fooled, the green isn't grass, it's weeds, but at least it looks good from a distance ☺). Good things were found under the heap, besides builders rubbish. Daffodils, a grape vine and irises either side of the door. 

But the big bush threatening to engulf the capelica from behind was left for another day.

I'm glad it was, because it flowered and became a mass of white blossom. I'm guessing 'mock orange' but please let me know if you know better.

A thunderstorm this afternoon knocked the last of the blooms off, so it was time to bring it a bit down to size. It wasn't attacked too hard because there's birds nesting inside (the picture at the top is actually post chop. Imagine what it looked like pre chop☺) but enough was removed to find a rose bush inside.

Meanwhile,

across the yard,

Tiggy was keeping a close eye on the work to fix the rainwater cistern leak.

Yep, that's Princess Tiggy standing on three legs because she couldnt possibly get her feet wet.

And of course, when there's a job to do, that working dog is never far away.

The plan for tomorrow is to clean the inside surface and apply the sealant.

I'll try to get you some photos, but the grass is getting long again and those small creatures that go "ping" from under my feet are just soooo distracting........