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Storm damage
« on: May 27, 2011, 01:47:26 AM »
We have had heavy storms this past 24 hours. The result has been catastrophic for the garden, and I see a lot of work ahead. Considering that the turf bridge over to the island collapsed last month and has still to be replaced, I can't see all of these problems being corrected this year.

Ah well ... maybe I will just throw a party and swig some fine wines :)
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Re: Storm damage
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2011, 01:51:21 AM »
a couple more .....
The last pic here shows the Australian cordylines which were killed by last winter's severe weather (minus 20+ Centigrade in places)
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Re: Storm damage
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2011, 04:39:16 AM »
So sorry to see that this springs terrible weather extends to your part of the world.
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Re: Storm damage
« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2011, 06:16:34 AM »
You do have a lot of work ahead.  We had severe storms a couple days ago, but they missed us.

A dead tree drives me nuts until it is cut down.  We live surrounded by woods, so it seems we always have some needing to be cut.  I love your dead trees, they look like art.
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Re: Storm damage
« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2011, 05:01:09 PM »
With all the wacky weather and devastating storms in the States I never even thought of what goes on across the big pond.  I'm sorry to see all the wreckage in your beautiful garden.  The winds had to have been very strong to tear down all your workmanship of the gates and structures you show in your photos.  I'm thinking the party and wine is perfect at this time!
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Re: Storm damage
« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2011, 03:37:40 PM »
I felt like Annette.  Looks like Joplin a bit.
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Re: Storm damage
« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2011, 12:21:27 PM »
Had a friend have the tornado take everything she owns, left the house foundation.
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Re: Storm damage
« Reply #7 on: June 01, 2011, 01:31:16 AM »
I have been able to remove the fallen tree and cut it up for firewood.  I also dismantled the gate and have it stored in the garage awaiting a decision on how to best effect a repair.  The fallen pergola is now wood ash having been burned on the bonfire.
Add to this two hours cutting grass, two hours cutting back an overgrown hedge, and one hour drinking a few Buds :)
My arms are killing me .......
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Re: Storm damage
« Reply #8 on: June 01, 2011, 09:47:05 PM »
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one hour drinking a few Buds Smiley
Ya did the right thing  ;D
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Re: Storm damage
« Reply #9 on: June 24, 2011, 07:40:43 PM »
Sorry to see so much damage to your beautiful garden. 

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Re: Storm damage
« Reply #10 on: July 08, 2011, 01:55:35 AM »
The gateway has been repaired (without the roof)
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Re: Storm damage
« Reply #11 on: July 08, 2011, 06:58:10 AM »
its looking great!  am sure you will have her back in no time. so sorry for all your bad weather

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