We have some people in our village who are always on the go and looking for things to do besides participating in the regular activities available. Two guys, John and Allen, decided that the bamboo fence surrounding our special Japanese Zen Garden was starting to look a bit tatty. It had been erected over ten years ago and the bamboo was rotting. So they asked the powers to be if they could put up a new fence if the administration paid for the materials they would do the work. It was agreed.
So John, Allen and quite a few others pulled down the old fence and put up a new steel fence but they will install a new bamboo fence in the front of the garden to keep the authentic Japanese appearance.
I thought residents came here to retire and relax and play not work like crazy. But I think these two enjoy it very much.
wow, all this work while waiting for new knees. active men find it difficult to retire and become inactive. bob is that way, he pushes himself all the time. he is outside now spray washing the house. these guys did a super job with the fence and the garden is lovely
ReplyDeleteThey've done an excellent job of replacing that fence. Your gardens look a joy to walk around.
ReplyDeleteAgreed, that John and Allen are amazing in their productivity and more so when both are facing operations next week. Keeping busy is better than relaxing for many people and the finished fencer looks great!
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ReplyDeleteThe new fence looks great. Some people just feel the need to keep busy. The two guys did a great job, I wish them a speedy recovery from their upcoming knee surgery. Take care, enjoy your day!
Great job, fellas!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a great job done. Some people are so busy...some of us are terribly lazy.
ReplyDeleteWell done to all who did this lovely looking fence.
ReplyDeleteWow they did an excellent work and apparently also enjoyed it ! Can't believe they need knee surgery, hopefully it goes well, just talked to a friend who had one knee replacement and regrets she feels worse then before. Of course it depends I have to say the lady is 85 !
ReplyDeleteAlthough I find the harder labour more difficult (and sometimes get someone in to do it for me now) I actually love hard physical work and I'm sure that it's good for both the body and the soul.
ReplyDeleteWonderful job and that's such pride in where one lives. Great that the owners paid for the fencing and got "free" labor to make a place of Zen.
ReplyDeleteSue
Nice work, nice fence
ReplyDeleteThese guys are great! Pat them on the back for me!
ReplyDeleteThat garden is so beautiful and now, all spruced up with a new fence. I bet you spend time there every single day. I know I would!
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