General Discussion & Chat: Coffee and...Part 37...! :-D, 1 by daisyruffles

daisyruffles wrote:
Exhasted, that is what I am besides being sore.
I spent the day yesterday putting up a retaining wall in the back of my property. Long story but here the short of it. There is a ditch in the back because the guy behind me had them put it in for drainage. When I bought this house (new), he said he will fill it in with gravel and the soil on top. Well, he later said that his builder said not to fill it in. So I am stuck with a huge ditch at the egde of my property.
So yesterday, I moved 10, note I said 10, railroad ties by myself to put them in place and get them level. Had to move some huge concrete pieces too. My son did come to help me move only 4 of the biggest concrete pieces tho.
So in the picture you will see the finish product or shall I say the 2/3 of the product. Still need more rr ties to finish it off.
The reason I need to do this is because my dahlias are all leaning toward the slope and they are so hard to stake at the angle.
Sarv, go visit the dahlia field!!! Wished I was there to visit with you, lol. My favorite type of place.
Kooger, love that bike. I used to ride motorcycles when younger too and love the way the wind would blow my hair, lol. I understand what you mean, Hap.
Dcat, wished you were here even today. Am going to another garden club potting party so will tell you more later on what goodies I got to dig up and bring home myself!
Aria, hope you get well soon. It is way too early for you to be sick yet.
Mg, you are just starting with that teenager boy. Just wait a few years! I have 2 boys, now 18 & 22, so know all about them.
Mary, hope you heal from the horse fall. Maybe you should get rid of that horse if it keeps throwing you.
If I forgot anyone, sorry, I need to get to work early so I can leave for that potting party.
On the counter, have a piece of pizza for breakfast, lol.
Carol (DR)