I actually bought the materials to give old friend Bruce and me something to do during his recent visit, but that came on a cold rainy weekend, and we opted for reading in front of the fire instead.
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| The weather vane is something I've always wanted, and it was a gift from Mer's good buddy Kellie. |
For fire protection, it's all covered with the same cement-based Hardie plank used for siding on the buildings, so the cupola is pretty heavy. It went up on the roof in three parts. I got the base up and bolted down by myself, but needed good neighbor Josiah to help hoist the louvered section and the roof.
I'm also learning to bake "artisan" bread in my new cast iron Dutch oven. Crunchy crust and soft inside. Mighty yummy.
And you know what they say about all work and no play...
Thanks for the hammock, Jami!
ReplyDeleteI continue to be amazed and impressed by your skills my friend, but then I only ever see you drink beer and insult my accent and language.
ReplyDeleteWell thank you sir, and as long as you Brits continue to make good beer, you can keep talking funny.
ReplyDeleteLet's be honest...a fair amount of the lassitude experienced that weekend was due to a significant amount of Jamison's Irish. And, the rain of course.
ReplyDeleteThe above comment, from the contributor with the nom de screen "Unknown," can be none other than the one and only Bruce, although as I recall, it was a thoroughly wholesome weekend, with lots of green leafy vegetables and pure fruit juices, with perhaps the tiniest splash of Jameson's, which everyone knows is beneficial for the heart.
ReplyDeleteJust finished one of those yummy loaves -- thanks again!
ReplyDelete-David S.
Come visit me in Campo and I'll bake you another one, David!🍞
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