A bit of manual labour today
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382357)
Rockingham, Australia
March 26, 2022 7:01pm CST
It’s almost 8.00 am and any minute now Vince’s brother will arrive. Tomorrow, weather permitting, we’re going to pave the area you can see in the photo. It is on the east side of the house. At the end, you can see the door into the garage.
It’s a very narrow area and not much use for anything. The air-conditioner is about halfway along and the slabs we’re going to use are stacked on the far side of the A/C unit. We have to level and compact the dirt then lay slabs.
The slabs will go round the corner and join to the patio slabs. That’s the plan anyway but we’ll see what happens. Today is just to look at the whole situation and work out a plan of action so to speak. It's such a narrow area I'll probably be relegated to supplying cups of tea.
This afternoon, we’re going to a Ukraine benefit concert. We accepted the invitation before we remembered that we’re trying not to go out where there are crowds. But we’ll wear our masks and socially distance as much as possible.
This afternoon, we’re going to a Ukraine benefit concert. We accepted the invitation before we remembered that we’re trying not to go out where there are crowds. But we’ll wear our masks and socially distance as much as possible.22 people like this
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@kaylachan (84834)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Mar 22
I'm sure you'll do just fine with the project. And, it's good to get out.
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@kaylachan (84834)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Mar 22
@JudyEv The main thing, is that you're getting out and doing something fun.
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@JudyEv (382357)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Mar 22
@kaylachan When we got there, they let us sit anywhere so we were able to sit together.
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@JudyEv (382357)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Mar 22
@wolfgirl569 I took one when it was halfway done but now I need to take an 'after' photo. 

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@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
28 Mar 22
Ukraine surely needs the help. I put on my twitter & facebook posting to help get funds for Ukraine.
Good luck, with your home rejuvenation project.
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@JudyEv (382357)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Mar 22
@oahuwriter It's quite true what you say but it's hard to stand by and watch what is happening.
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@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
29 Mar 22
@JudyEv
From what I gather, it's a delicate political situation. You see how Russia's Putin's temperament is, forcing Europe, not only Ukrainians from joining NATO. So, all is tippy toeing about it, for WW avoidance.
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@BarBaraPrz (51837)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
27 Mar 22
Supplying cups of tea is a very important job.
Stay safe at the concert.
Stay safe at the concert.1 person likes this
@snowy22315 (209080)
• United States
27 Mar 22
Enjoy the concert! Maybe you could make something pretty back there.
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@snowy22315 (209080)
• United States
29 Mar 22
@JudyEv Yes, Too bad there is no where to put something like a trellis. I was thinking though I wonder if you could squeeze an arbor back there? I don't know how it would look though and that AC unit there would kind of detract from the effect.
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@JudyEv (382357)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Mar 22
@snowy22315 It crossed my mind to have a trellis/arbor. It is a common fence so we're probably not supposed to attach anything to it. The other side of the house is a bit wider so there are a few possible scenarios to think about.
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
29 Mar 22
A lot to do. I hope you 2 will be okay and not catch anything or get too sore.
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@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
27 Mar 22
Oh thatll be nice when its paved.
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@moffittjc (128837)
• Gainesville, Florida
27 Mar 22
Good luck with the project, and I hope it turns out great!
And I hope the Ukraine benefit concert raises some much needed funds for that country. Not only do I hate to see the obvious destruction that war brings, I hate even worse knowing that innocent civilians are suffering needlessly. It's even worse knowing they are being purposefully targeted.
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@moffittjc (128837)
• Gainesville, Florida
29 Mar 22
@JudyEv Well, I just paid my taxes for last year, so that money will surely go to buy more missiles and anti-tank weapons for the US to give to Ukraine.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
27 Mar 22
A Ukraine benefit concert, that's a wonderful cause to support! Laying those slabs won't be too hard, I think needs to dry for a day or two.
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@JudyEv (382357)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Mar 22
@kobesbuddy It does look a lot better now.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
27 Mar 22
@JudyEv My son did this in their back yard, yours will turn out very nice!

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@RasmaSandra (98072)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Mar 22
Best of luck with the paving, That is nice that there is a benefit concert I hope you enjoy it,
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@JudyEv (382357)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Mar 22
It is really a very small area. I haven't really been helping as there is barely room for two people, let alone three.
@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
27 Mar 22
Enjoy the program and hope your work at home finishes quickly without any hindrance.
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@LindaOHio (222623)
• United States
27 Mar 22
Good luck with the paving. How nice that you went to a benefit concert for the Ukraine.
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