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Becky H
Becky H Tampa, FL on Sep 22, 2012
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New arbor for bougainvillea support.

I returned from a girl's week to find my dear hubby had made the simple arbor I'd requested as a birthday gift. I'm so pleased!!
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    With the removal of the viburnum tree, support for the bougainvillea was needed. (view from gate)
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    It's nothing fancy, but will work just beautifully for the bougainvillea and plantings around it! I'm pleased as punch!!
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    View from the pond. These are cramped quarters here. The arbor is 4'w x 5'l x 7' h, perfect for the amount of space and the plant!!
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    As well intended as hubby may be, there seem to always be casualties associated with his carpentry. Looks like the new motion sensitive light fixture in the...
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  • Ellen H Cullman, AL
    I love your new arbor. I don't know what kind of trim you are thinking of but not sure it really needs it. I

    would be thrilled that the casualty was only the motion sensor - with my hubby it would have been the bouganvillea (which was the purpose of the whole thing). If you seen a great junk chandelier somewhere that you can put candles in, it would look great hanging from the arbor.

    on Sep 22, 2012 · Like 1
  • Becky H Tampa, FL
    Thank you Ellen! I've been considering decorative corner braces.......just for additional stability. Then again, I won't be adding anything for a while. I want to just absorb it as it is for now.
    on Sep 22, 2012 · Like 1
  • Marg C Middletown, NY
    looks like it's been there forever and loves it! He did a great job for you.
    on Sep 22, 2012 · Like 1
  • Miriam I New York, NY
    What a sweetheart. He is quite talented; it's beautiful. Happy birthday!
    on Sep 22, 2012 · Like 1
  • Becky H Tampa, FL
    Thanks ladies! I drew up the plans for the arbor and explained all to him, additionally giving him latitude on some things. I've never been so surprised as I was to walk into the kitchen and see he'd built it while I was away. He's been receiving praise for his work ever since I've been home. He's so good at keeping secrets; I never knew he was working on it.

    @thank you Miriam for the BD wishes.

    on Sep 22, 2012 · Like 2
  • Douglas Hunt New Smyrna Beach, FL
    Great addition to your garden, Becky. Who doesn't need a man who follows directions!
    on Sep 23, 2012 · Like 3
  • Becky H Tampa, FL
    Douglas, too funny! In the past, anything dear hubby attempted outside of gasoline engine repairs, resulted in injury to his body. You can imagine my surprise that he'd built this while I was away, knowing first aide would not be immediately available! A daring move! In retrospect, I think perhaps building two decks with me may have given him the confidence and experience he needed to complete this project on his own. That and the arbor is very exciting!!
    on Sep 23, 2012 · Like 1
  • Susan S Fredericksburg, VA
    I can't even imagine how tickeled you must have been when you got home!! Now that he's proven himself and the only casualty was the motion sensor - who knows what he might decide to do next?? It looks great and I'm sure the two of you will get many hours of enjoyment!!
    on Sep 23, 2012 · Like 3

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