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.
Worth the catch-up work to enjoy the rest of summer.
ReplyDeleteIt was our MAJOR task completed, we can relax a bit now.
DeleteYou 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.
ReplyDeleteOurs is actually a 'Stanley', but does the same job. I think it was £1 cheaper than a Karcher. Great machine.
DeleteThanks Cro. I'm on my way now. Is my bed made up and ready?
ReplyDeleteYes, you'll be in the Tower!
DeleteHaving 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?
ReplyDeleteI'm very careful, but of course some does go in. I cleaned the pool later!
DeletePS That is a lovely bench..and very clean!
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference. You can actually see the wood now.
DeleteAll is well in paradise,
ReplyDeleteIt sure is. V hot today.
DeleteHappy pool time for the rest of the summer. You deserved the champers
ReplyDeleteIt tasted especially good!
DeleteWell 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.
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference it's made. As you say, it looks almost new. So easy too!
DeleteThe bench has come up a treat. You deserved the bottle of bubbly! Regards Sue H
ReplyDeleteIt's better than I'd imagined. I'm already planning to do it again in 2028.
DeleteOh 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!"
ReplyDelete(Change Karcher to Stanley!)
DeleteDo 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!
DeleteYou could have a beard dresser... make you look like Captain Birdseye.
DeleteI'd like that. Very fishy!
DeleteIt all looks splendid. Your efforts have definitely paid off.
ReplyDeleteI've even mowed all the grass this morning as well.
DeleteWelcome Home!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Lovely weather here.
DeleteGreat work and done in record speed!
ReplyDeleteNow you can relax and enjoy the pool, gardens, views and woodlands.
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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