Thursday, 19 June 2025

Spot the Difference


I was 'Karchering' around the pool yesterday; cleaning away all the Winter muck and growth on the flagstones (the beach).

I also had a go at our poolside bench under the Fig tree.

It is now once again 'Wood Colour', and looks sittable-on. Even Lady Magnon approves.


Slowly but surely; we're getting there.

In fact we ARE now 'there'. The pool water is sparkling, and inviting. The flagstones are all as clean as they'll ever be. And the Lutyens bench is demonstrably made of WOOD. 

In celebration of which I opened a bottle of Champagne (Saumur) last night. All our efforts were worthy of a few bubbles methought!


Even my 'mechanic' brought-back Rory yesterday evening (Rory is my ride-on mower). Rory had a 'starting problem' which is now FIXED. 

Things are going well.

 

29 comments:

Tigger's Mum said...

Worth the catch-up work to enjoy the rest of summer.

Cro Magnon said...

It was our MAJOR task completed, we can relax a bit now.

Caz.P. said...

You both deserve a rest now. That was a lot of work. The bench looks amazing. My sister has a Karcher machine for cleaning her driveway and around her garden pond . Good bit of kit to have.

JayCee said...

Thanks Cro. I'm on my way now. Is my bed made up and ready?

Frances said...

Having watched my husband " karchering" our patio many a time I am wondering how you don't fill the pool with filth while doing your cleaning?

Frances said...

PS That is a lovely bench..and very clean!

Poppypatchwork said...

All is well in paradise,

Cro Magnon said...

Ours is actually a 'Stanley', but does the same job. I think it was £1 cheaper than a Karcher. Great machine.

Cro Magnon said...

Yes, you'll be in the Tower!

Cro Magnon said...

I'm very careful, but of course some does go in. I cleaned the pool later!

Cro Magnon said...

What a difference. You can actually see the wood now.

Cro Magnon said...

It sure is. V hot today.

local alien said...

Happy pool time for the rest of the summer. You deserved the champers

Cro Magnon said...

It tasted especially good!

Coppa's girl said...

Well done! Amazing the difference a spot of Kärchering can make, and so much easier than a scrubbing brush and bucket! It's the next job on my list, with my Kärcher. The bench looks new.

Sencosue said...

The bench has come up a treat. You deserved the bottle of bubbly! Regards Sue H

Yorkshire Pudding said...

Oh wow! Your bench has cleaned up brilliantly with the Karcher pressure washer. Maybe you should star in Karcher TV ads... "Hi! I'm Crozier Magnon" (smiles to camera) "And I would like to recommend the Karcher K2!" (cut to Cro blasting flagstones by swimming pool) "see - it gets the job done in a jiffy!" (Swedish voice from off camera) "Cro! Your lunch is ready!" "Coming darling!" (voice over) "Karcher - blast the dirt away!"

Yorkshire Pudding said...

(Change Karcher to Stanley!)

Cro Magnon said...

What a difference it's made. As you say, it looks almost new. So easy too!

Cro Magnon said...

It's better than I'd imagined. I'm already planning to do it again in 2028.

Cro Magnon said...

Do you think they'd pay me? I'd need a Winnebago with a drinks fridge; and maybe a make-up girl, and hairdresser. No, maybe not the hairdresser; I haven't got any!

Yorkshire Pudding said...

You could have a beard dresser... make you look like Captain Birdseye.

jabblog said...

It all looks splendid. Your efforts have definitely paid off.

Cro Magnon said...

I'd like that. Very fishy!

Cro Magnon said...

I've even mowed all the grass this morning as well.

Travel said...

Welcome Home!

Cro Magnon said...

Thank you. Lovely weather here.

Susan said...

Great work and done in record speed!
Now you can relax and enjoy the pool, gardens, views and woodlands.

Cro Magnon said...

There's still a lot of 'gardening' to do, but that can be done at leisure. I am currently cutting down loads of Wisteria from the roof. It grows so fast.

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