Each year they grow taller. As they grow taller, the lower palm fronds die off thus removing quite a bit of the shade during the hottest days of the year. We have decided the tallest palm has to go, it is looking a bit sad during this dry spell and no longer provides us with the shade it used to. They also soak up a lot of water from the garden.We have received a quote to have it removed and the removal should happen sometime in the next 10 days.
We plan to extend our small seating area there to give us some more room. How we are eventually going to do that has not been finalized just yet but we are asking one of our friends here (who is quite a handy man) to give us his opinion on what we could do.
I spent quite a bit of time over winter tarting up the umbrella stand. It had become rusty so I cut it all back and resprayed it. The climate here is just too harsh for metal and again it has become rusty and has left a couple of rust marks on the newly rejuvenated pavers. Unfortunately the marks have not been removed despite the advice we had previously received. After some treatment the marks have faded but it also appears to have washed away some of the new pigment. I am pleased we didn't pay for any of the estimated $1600 for the rejuvenation.
Last night Trish and I watched the recent Woody Allen film "Whatever Works". I am not a huge fan of his but we both enjoyed the film very much. There are heaps of great one liners and as with most of his films, everyone finishes up 'happy ever after'.I had my first ride for some time today with Tony. I was warm enough upon my return to have a quick dip in the pool. We are expecting about 26 or so today. Everyone here in Queensland is really wanting to see some rain, it has been so dry!
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