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Sometimes you are the pigeon and sometimes you are the statue.

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  1. EddieJ

    EddieJ gardener & Sculptor

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    I know which one I was when I got up today.:(

    I made some massive holly leaves and berries yesterday from ply board, which I was going to place on the log stack below after I spent the last few hours finishing it today.

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    I looked out the window this morning and this is the sight that greeted me. Two days work in total ruined.:(

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    It's a bloody good job that I have a positive outlook on life and the MK2 version is already well under way.:)
     
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    Oh my - what happened? It looked so stable and awesome!

    I had a neat avatar on Christian Forums where they had a 'mouse-over' message.
    It read "some days you're the seagull and others you're the fish"!

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    • EddieJ

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      I initially tried to tell myself that the strong winds that we had last night, must have brought a branch down.

      I knew that this wasn't true though. I had rushed ahead with the stacking of the logs inside the outside ring, without taking any care. I need to listen to my inner self more, as I knew that this was a potential mistake all along. The logs inside had settled and pushed out.

      I can't lie and say that it doesn't matter, but I'm not really that fussed over it. I'm finding the process a good way to chill and relax, so I guess that I now have an extra couple of days to free my mind.:sunny:
       
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      Ah but Eddie, it is a sign!!

      Continue adorning your christmas pud with berries and holly....what you have now is a pud in use !! Can you make a great big serving spoon to go with it all?

      Steve...:)
       
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      Sorry to see that Eddie. :( I didn't expect you to take me up on the Christmas pudding idea! :)
       
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        Breathe in, clear your mind, get a stupid grin on your face, breathe in, and start again:thumbsup::D
         
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        • EddieJ

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          And why not? :dbgrtmb:

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          The berries aren't quite as bright as they appear above.:)


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            Eddie, you have too much time on your hands.
             
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              You forgot to put the sixpence in, thats why it exploded.
               
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                Should have done the Holly in GLOSS :-)

                Jack McH (and this little piggy made a house of wood)
                 
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                Great Holly Eddie, look forward to seeing the finished article. :)
                 
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                I only had an old tin of Land Rover green.:( :D

                The damn stuff won't dry though.
                 
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                Red sky in the morning, paint wont dry by lunchtime
                 
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                • EddieJ

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                  Nearly there!!!:)

                  Approx 2hrs work left to do.:dbgrtmb:


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                    Blimey Eddie,

                    Nearly ready to steam:dbgrtmb:
                     
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