{"id":426,"date":"2023-04-07T19:27:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-07T18:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/?p=426"},"modified":"2024-02-11T14:04:47","modified_gmt":"2024-02-11T12:04:47","slug":"excavating-stones-and-chopping-trees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/?p=426","title":{"rendered":"Excavating Stones and Chopping Trees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The front &#8220;garden&#8221; is actually an overgrown collection of old foundations so putting a spade in the ground is always exciting.  I started to lift a few to see how serious it was and finally gave up as it is a JCB activity not a manual one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0670-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0670-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0670-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0670-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0670-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0670-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">All innocence<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0671-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0671-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0671-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0671-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0671-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0671-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hidden treasures<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0672-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0672-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0672-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0672-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0672-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0672-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">That are everywhere<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Having given up with the stones I turned my attention to the Ren\u00e9 Claude plum tree that is sadly in the middle of the swimming pool.  Need the chainsaw to remove the trunk.  I have taken some cuttings that may or may not survive but in any case we will plant a new tree in the garden to replace it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0673-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0673-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0673-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0673-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0673-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0673-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0674-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0674-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0674-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0674-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0674-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0674-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The water mains pipes have arrived but need straightening so I have stretched them around the trees and swings to allow the sun to soften them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0678-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0678-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0678-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0678-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0678-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0678-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"368\" src=\"https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0679-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0679-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0679-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0679-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0679-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0679-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the wall against which the Car Park will be positioned so sadly, these lovely lilacs will be lost.  Will try cuttings and replanting  but will renew if all else fails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0680-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0680-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0680-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0680-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0680-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/15rsb.xsxtc.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_0680-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The front &#8220;garden&#8221; is actually an overgrown collection of old foundations so putting a spade in the ground is always exciting. I started to lift a few to see how serious it was and finally gave up as it is a JCB activity not a manual one. 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