Well it might look nice but, being 110 years old, it's showing its age. The outside had gone rotten. This last week I decided it was time to fix it
I removed the window and chopped out the rotten window sill
I then made and fitted a new sill. Its in 3 parts but fits together to make a complete sill. Meanwhile, in the workshop, I had to remove the bottom of the window without damaging the fragile leaded glass ...easier said than done.
Then make a bottom part from new timber, which took the longest time, having to be jointed and grooved etc
Then I refitted it, and should be OK for the next 110 years.
But it hasn't just been the house maintenance that's kept me busy.
Having got myself fit again, I took on the garden, and after weeks I've got it back from the wilderness ... there wasn't much time for blogging!
Great work on the window ...You are so multitalented!
ReplyDeleteYou have a perfect watercolourist-garden. Thanks for sharing these beautiful pictures!
Have nice days,dear John!
Wow. I am impressed. That was a job and a half just handling the glass without breaking it. A job well done. 110 years old.. wow. That's what I like about England..the history of things. Not sure what your gardens looked like before but they look lovely now. There is always the long cold winter to blog. :) Thanks for sharing your lovely place with us.
ReplyDeleteLovely accomplishments, well worth your efforts. Gardens and window look charming.
ReplyDeleteGreat work on the window! And that garden is so beautiful! As Rita says, a perfect watercolour garden! The only thing I miss since I've moved is my garden. Although, I don't miss the hard work.
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ReplyDeleteGlad you could save your beautyful window without breaking it. I was affraid that you had broken it when I started looking at the first photos! :D
ReplyDeleteAnd I am amazed by looking at your garden! It is WONDERFUL! I especially love the part of it behind the wall right behind your house! It´s just lovely! Love it! Thank you for sharing!
What a beautiful home and yard you have, John! You sure are constantly on the go and creating art with everything you do!
ReplyDeleteGOOD GOSH what a fantastic yard and home you have...I feel like I am at Hampton Court! Gorgeous painting too....beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteGreat job, John! Beautiful window and garden. And really good painting, this phalenopsis looks like alive.
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible burst of energy! That window repair is beyond my imagination and your yard and gardens are breathtakingly beautiful! I am so delighted to know you have recovered your strength and health!
ReplyDeleteIt's true then ... you can do ANYTHING! That was quite a feat - repairing the stained glass window frame. Your yard looks super! You really must be fit!!! Good for you, John!!!
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Oh my! How do you fit in all these projects! You are always on the go John! I am full of admiration :))
ReplyDeleteIn awe of your carpentry skills, but the garden takes the cake.
ReplyDeleteHope you are out there with a brush in hand. Some of your images would lead to lovely paintings.
I'll be damned! I cannot figure out how to get you back on my gmail list.
ReplyDeleteBeyond that ... I agree, sweet peas are divine, fragrance exquisite! I hope your grand-daughter has an easy move, and a lovely stay in Australia. That's an adventurous move!
Kathryn
Too industrious - you make the rest of us poor schmucks look bad. Aside from the work, I was unaware that you live in paradise!
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