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Canal bank cleared & patio & flower beds in place.
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Decided to replace all of the roofs.
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WE need a Garden Wall!
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Mark it out. (Sept 2002)
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Dig out for footings.
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Conctrete the footings.
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Build the wall.
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Clear up the mess.
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Job done.
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We now need a new drive!
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Start digging. (Aug 2003)
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Remove the old stuff.
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In with the hardcore.
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Mike's turn to do a bit.
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Down with the liner.
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Richie levels the sand.
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Richie follows instructions for the feature.
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Looking good.
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Richie place the last block.
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Thought I'd build a wall.
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Thought I'd make a fence to go on it.
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That looks better.
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Superb job men!
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I managed to finish the pond too!
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OK we can have a pond! (Oct 2003)
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Clear the patch.
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Bury a bone & get the dog to dig a ole!
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Install the pond.
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Fit the plumbing & electrics.
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Build a waterfall.
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Finish of the edges.
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Water & Plants.
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Oh yes, the fish!
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Enjoy.
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It's time we got rid of that horrible grass.
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Weed removal & leveling off .
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All leveled out now.
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Down with the hardcore.
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Layer of sand.
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That's better.
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Some plant pots & furniture.
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Throw on a few pots.
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Knock up a nice green picket fence.
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Patriotic for the world cup.
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Ivy Cottage overlooks the canal.
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360 degree view of Ivy Cottage. (Enlarge & Span).
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Elaine's new greenhouse
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