CORRECTING OLD MISTAKES !!!
By stroller
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Quite a few years back we had to cut down an old apple tree which left a large hole so we decided to enlarge this and make a pond. Stupidly we did this without thinking things over properly, the net result was quite a nice pond but with no access to the back fence as you can see here.
So yesterday we went to B&Q and got the timber to build a little bridge. We had a bargain as the decking planks we wanted were only £1.96 ea special offer, so altogether with our 10% discount the lot only came to £20.43. The weather was good so today hubby got started. Measuring and cutting the decking planks for the treads.
Great going, nearly there.
While hubby rested I gave it a coat of stain. All ready to put in place.
This is a sideways view.
Here it is full on. Thank goodness I can now get to the trellis, perhaps a new climber there would be nice.
I think a good days work was achieved all we need now is a nice evening meal with a glass of wine.
- 25 Mar, 2010
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I love this bridge ! It will make access so much easier for you now. Lots of Brownie points awarded to hubby. : o ) )
25 Mar, 2010
That's FANTASTIC. Well done.
Could you please tell me which stain you used ?
Which product ? Thanks.
25 Mar, 2010
Very good, well done both of you. You`ve earned a treat, soon we`ll be able to enjoy our drinks sat by the pond of an evening, I can`t wait...........
25 Mar, 2010
Yes TT it`s Sadolin quick drying woodstain in ebony.
Thanks for the comments Genuisscuffy and Megan when I show hubby what you have to say it does give him encouragement.
25 Mar, 2010
Wow thats very professional looking and it will provide that ponds like
25 Mar, 2010
Thanks for the info. re. the wood stain..:o)
Please see pm sent to you today. Thanks.
25 Mar, 2010
Now that looks really nice, it will soon look like it's always been there! It will give some protection to your fish too. Well done Hubby!
25 Mar, 2010
I agree with all that's been said, another good point is that it wont freeze under the bridge, especially if you throw an old rug on ti.
25 Mar, 2010
Geat job it looks brill.
25 Mar, 2010
Thank you all, I must agree the fish will welcome the protection it gives.
25 Mar, 2010
Oh well done , it looks brilliant.
I have the same problem and get an old plank out to cross over, me thinks you will have to send hubby down here LOL
25 Mar, 2010
your new bridge looks brilliant Stroller,well done to both of you,i hope you enjoyed your well earned meal and wine..:o)
25 Mar, 2010
What a great solution to the problem! Definitely a new climber now. That would be a lovely focal point at the end of the bridge. :-))
25 Mar, 2010
Looks great Stroller. The pond is looking lovely already. I'm sure this weekend with the added hour will encourage you both, glass in hand to wander round the pond.
25 Mar, 2010
It's wonderful :o)
26 Mar, 2010
Yes that was our solution Valadel we used a scaffold plank until Terry loaned it out and couldn`t remember who to, needless to say we never got it back
.I`m just trawling through members photos Spritz looking for a suitable climber for East facing.
We did enjoy our meal and wine Linda although it was rather late for us at 8.30pm.
Thank you Hywel.
26 Mar, 2010
That's wonderful! Would that I could purchase a similarly talented husband on ebay! I just keep on bodging...congratulations both of you. I think east is the trickiest aspect for siting climbers - I'll be interested to see what you choose.
26 Mar, 2010
There are lots of clematis that would thrive there, for a start! Akebia quinata, too.
26 Mar, 2010
Hi Stroller....
...maybe have a look at GoYpedia climbers and GoYpedia Evergreen Climbers...
26 Mar, 2010
Your hubby has done a great job Stroller, the bridge looks perfect, :o)
31 Mar, 2010
Sorry late to this Stroller...a fantastic job..well done...it looks great !
4 Apr, 2010
Still have`nt decided on the climber - going through goypedia evergreen climbers as suggested by TT.
Will post a photo when one is planted Volval.
4 Apr, 2010
Thanks Bonkersbon.
5 Apr, 2010
wow that is lovely and looks fantastic
10 Apr, 2010
Thanks for your comments Daylily.
10 Apr, 2010
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Oh very nice - you couldnt send your hubby round here....!!!Just a few little jobs.....
25 Mar, 2010