Repositioning Mill

The backhoe pushed its limit moving the heaviest log to date; this 17-foot log also came with a natural curve The saw blade did not clear this monster’s height so the blade could be pulled into place for sawing.

The log challenged Kevin’s maneuvering abilities with the Cant Hook, not to mention safety issues.

Arthur and I came up with the brilliant idea to remove the blade so the Mill could pass back to the cutting position. Eureka. Sometimes 3 heads are better than one on a 100 degree day in July in Georgia.

~ Cheryl

Conduit Tinker Toys

My husband Kevin was inspired to communicate the page/blog over a year ago and I’ve decided to take over as narrator.

We’ve been ‘going green’ for some time now, consciously working to stay aware of our resources.   From our own land, as well as those in the community, we gather up the fall off, from logs, mulch, used lumber to reclaiming surplus plants, stones, machinery and building materials.  Reclaiming.  Re-Creating.

I’ll start with a project that became art built out of necessity. 

We’ve had our gardens for years, trying to live in peace with the deer that occasionally gobble up of vegetables and fruit plants starving gourmet style. Early this spring  we took action,

Some years ago, Kevin had cleared several lots for the family of a deceased community neighbor.  During the clean up many a treasure was bought home and stored for future use.

Among those spoils were pre-bent conduit meant for construing a greenhouse that never materialized.

So after setting posts of re-claimed 4x4’s from a torn down dock, Kevin inserted the bent conduit like tinker toys, giving our garden a rustic yet sculptured feel.

Since this photo, we’ve had to add a few strands of fence wire to keep the younger deer from slipping through.

Blueberries, tomatoes and peppers alike thrive happily, safe from the gourmet nibblers.

Cheryl

P.s. Notice the backhoe in the background; it will be making future appearances…