A New Project on the Go
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325594)
Rockingham, Australia
August 28, 2016 8:06pm CST
We have a new project underway. There is an expanse of unadorned brickwork between two small windows that look out from the kitchen. I've always wanted to put something there to break up the wall. This is on the outside. Most of the ornamental things I've seen are quite expensive but we've come up with something now.
In the photo you can see a small single-furrow plough. We have had it since I was a kid and I remember harnessing my pet goat to it and trying to plough up part of the chook-yard (chook = chicken). However she wouldn't walk straight and I had to give the idea away. 
We will treat the metal with a rust remover then paint it. The wooden handle will be replaced and within a week or two (we don't like to hurry these things) it should be hanging on the wall. I'll post another discussion when it is up and looking beautiful.
We will treat the metal with a rust remover then paint it. The wooden handle will be replaced and within a week or two (we don't like to hurry these things) it should be hanging on the wall. I'll post another discussion when it is up and looking beautiful.20 people like this
21 responses
@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
29 Aug 16
it's a beaut! i adore ol' schtuff like that :) gigglin' o'er the goat 'n 't bein' most uncooperative (i'd similar troubles with a great dane...) i can't wait to see this all'n place.
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@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
• Greece
30 Aug 16
I had never thought of goats as pets before, and certainly would not have imagined they were trainable!
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@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
• Greece
1 Sep 16
@JudyEv My husband grew up with goats and he has said he would like one but with 7 dogs I thyink the goat would have a rough time. I regret not knowing anything about horses and now you have added goats to my loss.
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@JudyEv (325594)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Sep 16
@41CombedaleRoad I guess you see quite a lot of goats in Greece. If you get one, get one with horns - to keep the dogs in control.
@silvermist (19702)
• India
29 Aug 16
@JudyEv So that is a good project you are going to start.Who is going to paint it?
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
29 Aug 16
@JudyEv I thought as much .These days
you are ready with witty comments 
.Looking forward to a
Photo when it is finished and put up
.Looking forward to a
Photo when it is finished and put up1 person likes this
@JudyEv (325594)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Aug 16
@silvermist It takes a while to get to know people here and sometimes what is written can be taken the wrong way so you have to be a bit careful. But those who know me I hope know that I am a bit sarcastic or trying to be funny rather than being unkind or rude. I do enjoy being on here. Have a great day.
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@AliCanary (3045)
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29 Aug 16
Oh, I like that! Much more interesting than just buying something, because this is a real item with a personal story behind it. Great idea!
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@JudyEv (325594)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Aug 16
@AliCanary Thanks. I'm looking forward to getting it up on the wall.
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@AliCanary (3045)
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30 Aug 16
@JudyEv - not to mention that whole recycling/reusing and not letting go to waste, as well! Saves money AND the environment. Good job!
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@JudyEv (325594)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Aug 16
We don't like spending money 
especially since we're not earning any longer. I think this will look very nice on the wall.
especially since we're not earning any longer. I think this will look very nice on the wall.
@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
29 Aug 16
neat that you had something with lovely memories to fill that spot.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
29 Aug 16
What a great idea.... I love projects like that ..and re purposing old stuff...., looking forward to seeing the end result...
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