I love reading and looking at this type of post ... It is so rewarding to see the end result, and to have almost shared the day with you. I am so pleased you kept the stump.
love the stump chair and the bench from the headboard and the rocks in the bucket with the round one on top are my favorite. i knew you collected rocks but now I KNOW you collect ROCKS. a beautiful spot to sit and rest
The easiest way to the pond to drink or swim, and I would sit back and read with a lovely view. I looked very closely at the rocks. Girl, that is a fine collection - all separated, but I'll bet there are tons more. Have a wonderful day. H T M
Love that reference to your constant companion! Mine is Ms. Fruit Fly Focus. I love rocks of any sort and pick them up and bring them home constantly. When I kick off, my sisters will hate me.
What a wonderful display of your rocks. I have never heard of a working rock :) Lynne x ps, thanks for the advice for Dip, I may have to think of getting a crate for her.
Best choice of all! To me, you are the rock-keeper, or stone-whisperer! Oh yeah, you always rock our world, and leave us stone-cold happy we stopped by!
February 17, 2016 at 11:34 AM
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I think in your case, Ms OCD is often your muse. You work well together. I love your projects like this. You create thoughtful meditative spots.
OK. That IS pretty OCD. But you know what? It works for you.
=)
February 24, 2016 at 2:13 PM
I chose playing with rocks. I wish I'd taken a true before picture but did not think until I starting unloading the rocks from the stump.
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When I first built this garden for Dad, Hubby made me a stump chair. The years and critters have worn it down so I thought it was time for it to move on to another purpose.
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The removal left a hole. Flats rocks were gathered to extend the walk.
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My ever present partner, Ms OCD, had me sort like kinds.
First collection rocks were separated from working rocks.
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Round rocks, cave rocks, crystals and conglomerates had to be grouped.
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Fossils, metamorphic and iron ore Ms OCD sorted and played.
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At quitting time you could not detect where the stump had been. The animals and people have a solid clear area to approach the water to drink, swim or just enjoy the view.
Empty pecans, pecan limbs, leafs and other natural debris were picked and raked away to join my compost or my burn pile. Yep, that's the stump sitting behind my bench. Couldn't bring myself to remove it completely...yet.
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Close this window Jump to comment formI love reading and looking at this type of post ...
It is so rewarding to see the end result, and to have almost shared the day with you.
I am so pleased you kept the stump.
Enjoy this week - the days go so quickly.
All the best Jan
February 16, 2016 at 5:52 AM
I love rocks, too, and love the way you create with them.
February 16, 2016 at 5:58 AM
Hello, hubby and I have a collection of rocks too. I like the cute sitting area and that the critters have their water. Happy Tuesday, enjoy your day!
February 16, 2016 at 6:43 AM
love the stump chair and the bench from the headboard and the rocks in the bucket with the round one on top are my favorite. i knew you collected rocks but now I KNOW you collect ROCKS. a beautiful spot to sit and rest
February 16, 2016 at 7:46 AM
The easiest way to the pond to drink or swim, and I would sit back and read with a lovely view. I looked very closely at the rocks. Girl, that is a fine collection - all separated, but I'll bet there are tons more. Have a wonderful day. H T M
February 16, 2016 at 9:15 AM
Love that reference to your constant companion! Mine is Ms. Fruit Fly Focus. I love rocks of any sort and pick them up and bring them home constantly. When I kick off, my sisters will hate me.
February 16, 2016 at 9:31 AM
What a wonderful display of your rocks.
I have never heard of a working rock :)
Lynne x
ps, thanks for the advice for Dip, I may have to think of getting a crate for her.
February 16, 2016 at 12:25 PM
Workaholic? In a few more years, the stump would have self destructed. It does look nice, though.
February 16, 2016 at 2:23 PM
Goodness, thought I liked rocks. You are a serious rock hound.
Laughed at your Ms OCD. I live with Ms Hammock Time.
February 16, 2016 at 2:24 PM
Funny that I am reading this, as I have been thinking of "rock" projects! lol Glad you kept the stump!
February 16, 2016 at 4:24 PM
All I can is that you and Ms OCD work well together...prior proper planning prevents poor performance, you know!...:)JP
February 16, 2016 at 6:14 PM
Yay! Great rocks, and a wonderful job! Thank you for sharing, Gail. ^_^
February 16, 2016 at 8:48 PM
I like rocks too, looks like you accomplished what you set out to do ...one rock at a time:)
February 16, 2016 at 9:36 PM
Best choice of all! To me, you are the rock-keeper, or stone-whisperer! Oh yeah, you always rock our world, and leave us stone-cold happy we stopped by!
February 17, 2016 at 11:34 AM
I think in your case, Ms OCD is often your muse. You work well together. I love your projects like this. You create thoughtful meditative spots.
February 17, 2016 at 1:56 PM
OK. That IS pretty OCD. But you know what? It works for you.
=)
February 24, 2016 at 2:13 PM