One Step Closer

After the escapades of suicidal cement mixers, unforgiving glues, JCB GSD's and not forgetting uncooperative bottom drains, it was good to take a little breather for a day or so before embarking on the next episode of the new pond build.

Back to it again last night and after checking the bottom drain to ensure it was level still (it was) and that it was securely encased in concrete (check!) it was time to install the steel mesh which was supported 4" off the base of the pond with a number of bricks. We then added a number of stakes around the area set 20cm above the ground which we can then use to level the 4.2 cubic metres of cement when it's delivered on Saturday.


After the hassle of last Saturday it's good to feel optimistic about the project again and to know that we're one step closer to achieving our goal. We're now just hoping and keeping fingers crossed etc that our luck with the weather that we've experienced so far will hold out for us.