Originally the focus was to enclose the garden ... but I’ve put a stake outside the door with a long lead and Pooch gets hooked on that. He can go a fair distance, in and out, up and down the decking. It keeps him out from under my feet while I’m filling up the garden shed
@DianeW
Much as I wouId love to get everything in and sorted, I’ve not been able to get any time off, so I’m collecting a car load at a time, cleaning everything and then finding homes for things. It means I’m not leaving Pooch surrounded by boxes for a few hours while I toddle off to work. Boxes unnerve him.
@Woo2 will be pleased to hear I found a box that says it has an iron in ... it’s on a shelf in the spare room ... I’ve not opened it. The ironing board is still safely in the garage
This “grab the nearest box” method is interesting. I now have champagne glasses and spare duvets, but I’ve not found the stand for the TV, tumblers or the canteen of decent cutlery. As for the basics like a draining rack or heavy vase (a friend bought me some beautiful flowers I’ve had to stick in a waste paper bin), these have eluded me so far. I’m still hunting for the kettle .. but the camping kettle will do for now
The slow unpack is forcing me to think about what I want, rather than running out and spending a small fortune on things that I might find later.
If anyone knows of the best way to dye fleece throws, please let me know. I have several large ones that I want to change from beige to either slate grey or possibly black. I’m a total novice.
I’ve unearthed a number of massive cushions 24 x 24, I’m going to make cover slips so I can add colour to the lounge area. The sewing machine is going to take a fair bashing this month. I’ve found throws for a fiver that will make the front of two cushion covers ... bargain
I’m off to take big brother fishing, the dry weather meant he was unable to go fir a month, he must be the only person who was praying for rain. This is the first time the Lane has been open and he’s desperate to go, bless him
