Letting me loose on any DIY task is always a risk! 😮
And recently was one of those (ahem!) ‘opportunities’ to demonstrate my talents (or lack of them!). Specifically, Ann’s new mini-greenhouse. It looked splendid in the pictures online, but like most things these days, it arrived (from those very nice people at Access Garden Products) as a self-assembly flat-pack.
Oh joy! 😃
So, with the public within half a mile of me warned to stay indoors and to blindfold their pets, I armed myself with a screwdriver and more importantly, my reading glasses – and the challenge commenced!!! I guess it was one of those times when everyone in the Close welcomed social distancing!!
Luckily, the said flat-packs came with a very comprehensive assembly booklet, but unluckily, it started to rain about halfway through the exercise, reducing the booklet to tissue paper.
By the time I invited my trusty assistant, friend and neighbour (and far more competent) David to the task, it was raining hard, but at least I’d assembled about three-quarters of it.
Actually, I was quite proud of my achievements. No personal injuries, and no humans nor pets harmed!
With the back assembly and the shelves in place, I was on a roll…
…or not! 🥴
We soon discovered that some materials were missing from the package (the plastic running tape to support the glass) and so we couldn’t finish the job and add the finishing touch – the glass panels. Rain then stopped play for a few days!
Fast-forward a few days to Monday, and the Sun was now out (and the missing parts were in!). On with the task then!
I hate handling glass, it’s a real pane (groan!!!) and there were six of the beasts! Anyway, it all went very smoothly, and within the hour, it was ‘job done’. Pets’ blindfolds were removed, and neighbours breathed a sigh of relief, as normality returned…
…whilst the geraniums prepared themselves for their new home for the Winter!
Maybe I’m better at DIY than I thought! Time will tell! 😎 EDIT: September, 2022 – it’s still standing! 👍👍👍👍👍
I got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My lifelong love of technology and communication (in all its forms), together with a fondness for the art of writing seemed to be the perfect combination to contribute a few words to the online community. But I’m no Samuel Pepys! If you’re looking for deep and meaningful comments on a variety of subjects, then you’ve arrived at the wrong site! I only pen for pleasure! On average, my posts appear about twice per month, covering family & friends, cinema visits, eating out, holiday experiences and techy stuff. Oh, and as this is my hobby, there are no sponsored links nor adverts here – it’s all done with love!
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Steve, loving the blogs – I especially enjoyed the Scottish trip! You inspired me to do something and for the last 15 months I have been attempting blogging – not to your standard but I’m enjoying it Please have a look – you’ll double my readership!!!
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Cheers John. Loving yours too! ?