Things have been very busy Chez Wendy this summer.
As you know, the winter destroyed our old pool. It took a long time to get a new one and while we waited, we decided that we really ought to paint the gazebo and re-shingle its roof.
Thank goodness for Barry's abilities. Apart for a cracking good mind, he is one of the most handy men I know.
For the cost of a can of paint and a few bundles of shingles - which are not expensive, at least not in the amount we required - we feel like we got a whole new building!
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| Took this picture yesterday - you can from the tools and wood he was still fixing the decking around the new pool |
The bright white inside makes it so inviting...
We sit out so much these days in the evening - it is the perfect firefly viewing spot!!!!
Well done Barry!
Did anyone else watch the Wimbledon Men's Finals today?
I was on pins and needles. I really wanted Federer to win, to be the all-time champion there, but it was not meant to be. But what tennis!!! I love Wimbledon and was so happy to see Serena win yesterday!
Gotta love those action shots, including my crush Benedict posing for a selfie... He really is quite famous for that now...
Tomorrow we are off to my old stomping grounds to see old friends! I cannot wait! I have been locked in my office writing for hours each day and I am ready for a break!!!
Have a wonderful Sunday!
xoxo wendy
The Gazebo looks great Barry and Wendy! You must be thrilled to have it now that the very hot weather has arrived🔆
ReplyDeleteand the pool works! Dinner soon and bring your bathing suit!!!!
DeleteI'd live out in that gazebo; I think it must be hot there, too. Such a wonderful space but the clever B!
ReplyDeleteYou deserve a break so I hope you are going to get a nice little vacay.
MLane was disappointed Federer did not win, too; I can't watch tennis, but i heard shouting periodically during the match. He moves beautifully, I think.
Tell MLane I was hollering with him. It was quite a match!!! John McEnroe said he was the most beautiful player to play the game! Just a day trip but going to see my mum's best friend who is 90 and my first best friend in life, who I haven't seen for more than 30 years! So excited!!!
DeleteWhat a fab spot to watch fireflies from. It's so pretty Wendy! I heard my father in law shouting at the tv today so i assumed he was watching tennis. :)
ReplyDeleteI did get to watch some of Serena...what a stunning performance that was!
I find tennis so civilized - I think it's all the white - you must love it!!! Janet, I feel I am channelling you lately - I keep going lighter and lighter and lighter... Is that the 50s?
DeleteHi Wendy, what a lovely job Barry did on the gazebo. And I love the way you have furnished it - especially that rug.
ReplyDeleteNo tennis for me, had a pain in my neck all weekend, and no, not because my husband came back from a week away for work!
It's so funny - we didn't buy new furniture but it looks new against the white - always the sign of a good paint choice!
DeleteI love to watch fireflies.. What a perfect spot. Our deck finally gave up the ghost and we replaced it - to our shock, the contractor was fabulous and the job was completed smoothly and efficiently. That doesn't often happen.
ReplyDeleteI took tennis lessons at a few different stages of my life. I am not meant to play tennis. At a park where four tennis courts were set out next to one another, from the interior-most court, I returned a serve out into the street and into the window of a passing car. Fortunately the driver was someone I knew, she thought it was funny and no one was hurt. A few beers later I thought it was pretty funny too.
A good contractor is a thing of beauty! I am with you on the tennis - was often disastrous for me, so am a happy spectator now!
DeleteFred, we may have had parallel tennis careers...
Deletewhen I see you both next, I will share the one time Barry and I played tennis...
DeleteLove the white. Makes everything look fresh and summery!
ReplyDeleteI know! I am thinking of painting the whole world white!
DeleteThe gazebo is fantastic! Good job Barry. I am sure it was a lot of work!
ReplyDeleteDoes George know that you have a new crush?
I think George does know....
DeleteAmazing blog and very interesting stuff you got here! I definitely learned a lot from reading through some of your earlier posts as well and decided to drop a comment on this one!
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