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It was a quarter past one in the afternoon when my phone rang. It was Carolina and she was looking for my place. She was near the neighbourhood center and could see number 78. So, I told her I didn't have a clue where she was, since the neighbourhood center is located at the other end of the neighbourhood. 'The number 78 with the ugly grey curtains isn't your house then?' No! I don't have grey curtains, mine are yellow. And my house is pink.
For some reason I then went to see outside. And there she was, hating my curtains, but at the right address (yes, yes, I don't know my own neighbourhood). Well, what do you say to someone who hates your curtains? Welcome, I am Mara!
After a quick cup of tea and a muffin, we got to work. Boy did we get to work. Pulling weeds, cutting branches, replanting plants. I found roses and blackberry bushes. There were plants smelling of lemon, hedge plants and two Christmas trees (I planted them myself). We cleared the path, found more path, found plastic bottles, glass, nails and a plastic shovel.
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Right now everything hurts: my toes, my legs, my back and my arms. And I just know I will have difficulty moving tomorrow! But it was worth it. The garden looks great now. It needs a bit more work, but it should pass inspection now. And all thanks to Carolina!
What a great friend to do all that for you and with you. I have a couple of closets she could get stuck into :)
ReplyDeleteMara, your curtains really made me laugh. I have some venetian blinds I hate, from the inside, so I can imagine what people think of them from the outside.
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with your yard. I'm sure it would have been far too daunting to think of doing it all yourself. Thank goodness for Carolina. The result is beautiful, and very welcoming.
I have four trees I've been meaning to plant all summer but I can't get anyone to dig the holes for me. I must go see if they're still alive. You have inspired me. ;~)
-- K
Oh, your garden looks wonderful! I'm so glad you posted a before and after picture. When I work on projects, I don't think to take a "before" picture until I'm finished!
ReplyDeleteThat is so funny about the curtains. The yard looks wonderful, good job! Now take a book and sit out their and relax.
ReplyDeleteLooks good. She deserves one heckuva dinner out, I think.
ReplyDeleteHA! Honey, your curtains are ugly, but your garden is beautiful. Seeing the before and after photo really shows how much work we put into it. You are quick with posting. I have to muck out the stables first, and then will write about how you haven't a clue where you live ;-)
ReplyDeleteAnd your zucchini-cake was yum! (so no need for a dinner out ;-))
Well done Mara and Carolina :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's very hard to work up the enthusiasm to tackle a big job on your own and much better fun to do it with someone.
Came here from Brinkbeest. What an amazing difference! Nice job!
ReplyDeleteOh what fun! I wish Carolina lived close enough to help me!
ReplyDeleteMimi
The yard looks beautiful! You need a nice cozy lounge chair to sit in and enjoy it now.
ReplyDeleteMany hands make light work - what a wonderful story.
ReplyDeleteFirst there was Superwoman, then Wonderwoman and Catwoman, now there's SuperCarolina the Garden Queen, zapping weeds in her view and defending needy bloggers from the evil powers of councils. I bet your neighbours are happy now!
ReplyDeletei would love my backyard to look like yours
ReplyDeleteit look great!
now what are you going to do with those ugly gray curtins?
i bet i would like them
WOW!!! That is just stunning!! What a great job the two of you did - and all it needed was a kind and knowledgeable friend, even if she does hate your curtains! (That's so funny! LOL!!)
ReplyDeleteHow kind Carolina is. Um. Carolina? I have a garden, too, you know!
Oh my God, we need to harness Christina's power for the good of all mankind!
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference. What a lot of work you two did!
It looks good. Hopefully you still have enough warm days to hang outside and enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteWoooo! You two rule! Looks really nice!
ReplyDeleteDon't worry. When Carolina is insulting, it means she really likes you. She's only polite to people she pretends to like for political reasons! lol. Great job you two. And lovely blog. I'll be back!
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