Still building a deck

In Erik's keen desire to finish the deck, he has managed to get "tennis elbow" from hammering in over 200 nails in one day.  So now, he has to rest his arm for about 6 weeks for the tendons to calm down and heal.  At least he finished the first metre so we can enjoy the edge of the deck.

A bug's life

Erik happened upon this praying mantis while clearing the front for the deck.

Building a deck

The front of the house is North facing, but there is limited space to enjoy the sun.  Ripped up the cobbles, and pulled down the prissy little portico that was useless, as the poles took up the space on the cobbled area. We are recycling the decking timber that Erik pulled up from the back, when the Mancave and Sauna were built