Today my task was a practical one and great skill to have in the awe-inspiring world of technology that surrounds us, I helped Chris drain the Hot Tub.
We attached a pump to the bottom of the tub which ran out into the flower beds adjacent.
When asking where the excess water was going to go, Chris responded, 'on your flowers'. I was a little alarmed at this having seen the elaborate cocktail of chlorine-based chemicals that were administered daily to the hot tub water. Needless to say, the plants had an [enforced] good soaking with the stuff, so we shall see if it 'stunts' their growth or not..
Once drained, the hot tub was cleaned, new filters added, new water was put in and we were good to go. All ready for the holiday weekend!
And in other news:
1. I got to work with the weed whacker today: the one piece of garden machinery that can make a massive impact ( if used correctly - it can also be devastating) to any border. Below two of my greater gardening accomplishments this year: The wall of sunflowers lining the barn and the brand new border of perennials next to Home Farm.
2. Our little feathered 'eating machines' are getting plump. Bring on the BBQ!!
3. Today, Rich was guest quiz master at Trivia with the inspired theme of 'Hide and Seek'. It was a brilliant night starting with a fabulous Italian dinner at Anna's. Trivia saw us assemble a stellar team of Anna, Dale, Darren and I and D bought home the beer round with the ingenious answer of 69 to ' how many subway stations are there in Toronto?'!! Pictured here below ( far right) just before his triumph! We didn't win Trivia but it was an awesome night. Thank you Rich!
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