Today I hired a guy to help me add a layer of sand to the compacted gravel base for the patio. Using "screed" boards, we levelled it so that it is now ready for the final step, laying the paving stones.
This healthy looking doe was hanging around in the meadow yesterday with a scruffy looking yearling. Last night I saw four deer grazing in the meadow. Their willingness to come close to thew house is wonderful. But watch those ears if you make a sound....