Got Some Work Done

The weather finally cleared up.  That had me outdoors to form and pour cement for the new and improved retaining wall on the back yard pond.

Retaining wall formed and almost ready for cement

I had pre-cut the forms, using 1 X 4" boards - that were scored with my circular saw - to permit bending.  Due to the circular nature of this little wall, making cuts every six/seven inches worked out well. 

It took five bags of cement mix to fill the forms.  And it took little time to mix the contents with water in a wheelbarrow.

Curing

It's a waiting game now. The cement will cure to concrete and, in the days ahead, I'll remove the forms, install the new rubber liner - that will cover and overlap the concrete wall - then reinstall the pump and filters, the rock waterfall, fill the pond and complete the project with rock and flagstone. 

Jeanette has flown to Calgary to attend her 40 years nurses reunion.  That is happening today. Tomorrow, her and sister Deb will drive to Edmonton to visit our son and daughter in law before driving 90 minutes east to where Jeanette and Deb's mom resides.  The two sisters, joined by another sister - Darlene, who lives nearby - will spend some time clearing out the family home on the farm and ready it for potential sale.

With a busy week ahead for me, I quite likely won't be able to get back to my pond project till next weekend.

Our weather is looking great in the coming days.

Thanks for dropping by.