Stormy.

With the end of my wall project in sight there was no way I was going to let a little thing like wild wet weather stop me. I togged up in waterproofs and used both of the bags of sand that I bought yesterday to complete the wall and a few other little jobs. The postman must have thought I was bonkers when he saw me in the yard. His first comment was to inquire if I was clearing drains because surely that would the only reason to be working outside. Actually apart from being rather muddy I was dry and warm and so excited to get the wall done and planted. The succulent I planted on top is hardy and does well but I'm not so sure about the grasses. They might well fail but I have more grown from the seedlings that pop up in the scree garden.

And for a reminder here is the 'before' picture taken 4 weeks ago. Quite an improvement I think.

I came back inside at 4.00, baked a chocolate chunk cake for Peter to take to work tomorrow and then started getting ready for tonight. It's our staff Christmas dinner & dance at the Motel again. My back is beginning to seize up so I don't think I'll be doing much dancing.