ok here is my retaining wall project, not exactly my idea of a work of art, but certainly has been a challenge for this sweet little old lady. Some 70 stones down the road now the end is in sight, another 15 and then 25' of pavers and until Spring I can call this completed. Only challenge is to find something the @&$-',, rabbit won't eat. Sorry Renate, I meant "sweet little" rabbit ...... NOT!!!
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I hope you not have a backpain by now. I respect you are doing this kind of heavy work. I think you made it beautifully but I can't see it because the photo is not there:(
I just showed Abby to Wilbert. He was very surprised and said he found it very handsome! I love to look at her.
Have a nice sunday:) xxx