Only a tiny bit of blood was split today in the completion of Cluckinghen Palace. A quick dab with some warm water and kitchen towel, a cup of tea and 2 Jaffa cakes, and Andy the Architect/builder was back in the garden to complete his task. I went to my writing room to get some notes together for the 'A' level student I am tutoring at the moment and to keep Fred the Cat company. Fred the Cat is huge, furry and ginger and we are looking after him for three days until he goes to French France to become a French France cat. He is confined to my writing room for the duration because he doesn't match the black and white theme of our other cats.
As the yard arm swang/ swung/ swingled (I'm never sure which is correct) past noon, Andy appeared. He looked weary. He looked tired. Yet he looked like a man who has done battle with several lengths of four by two, some willow trellis and chicken wire and has won!
'It's finished,' he said, flomping on my writing room sofa. This is my cue to go for an inspection.
Presenting - CLUCKINGHEN PALACE -
Ahem...'This is not just any hen run. This is a specially handcrafted hen run, the like of which has never been seen before. It is unique. It has many special features. It was built by Andy. Please, come with me on a guided tour:-
The spa bath, for all your parasite removing needs. Fits two comfortably, three at a push and four if you want to get really down and cosy with your friends
The roosting bench. A smooth and soft seating area, wide enough for the biggest of chicken tushes. Sit and relax in the sun. Read a book. Knit a sweater. Or simply doze in comfort without fear of falling off.
The Woodlands. Get back to nature and ramble in the undergrowth of the eucalyptus. Grub for, er, grubs in the roots. Instant shade from the sun and a handy preening area for those inclement English showers
Camping For Fun! The gazebo area offers privacy and shade all year round. Cool in the summer, frost free in the winter. (Warning - no barbacues)
Eat 'n' Go food bar. Dangle cabbages, apples, clumps of dandelions from this novelty shrub
and exercise whilst eating. The pounds won't pile on with this handy little feature
The Long Run - ever felt like a good gallop but lacked the space? This run will let you get up enough steam to keep those thighs trim. Combined with the Eat 'n' Go bar, this stretch of ground competes with the best track and field keep-fit facilities in the country, nay the world.
The Lounge - root around until your heart's content in this deep bark scratching heaven. Pile all the chippings up in a heap, then spread 'em out again. The entertainment is endless.
And all surrounded by willow trellis, offering the ultimate in safety and beauty. (Landscaping to be completed by the end of the year, terms and conditions apply).
Good, innit??
As the yard arm swang/ swung/ swingled (I'm never sure which is correct) past noon, Andy appeared. He looked weary. He looked tired. Yet he looked like a man who has done battle with several lengths of four by two, some willow trellis and chicken wire and has won!
'It's finished,' he said, flomping on my writing room sofa. This is my cue to go for an inspection.
Presenting - CLUCKINGHEN PALACE -
Ahem...'This is not just any hen run. This is a specially handcrafted hen run, the like of which has never been seen before. It is unique. It has many special features. It was built by Andy. Please, come with me on a guided tour:-
The spa bath, for all your parasite removing needs. Fits two comfortably, three at a push and four if you want to get really down and cosy with your friends
The roosting bench. A smooth and soft seating area, wide enough for the biggest of chicken tushes. Sit and relax in the sun. Read a book. Knit a sweater. Or simply doze in comfort without fear of falling off.
The Woodlands. Get back to nature and ramble in the undergrowth of the eucalyptus. Grub for, er, grubs in the roots. Instant shade from the sun and a handy preening area for those inclement English showers
Camping For Fun! The gazebo area offers privacy and shade all year round. Cool in the summer, frost free in the winter. (Warning - no barbacues)
Eat 'n' Go food bar. Dangle cabbages, apples, clumps of dandelions from this novelty shrub
and exercise whilst eating. The pounds won't pile on with this handy little feature
The Long Run - ever felt like a good gallop but lacked the space? This run will let you get up enough steam to keep those thighs trim. Combined with the Eat 'n' Go bar, this stretch of ground competes with the best track and field keep-fit facilities in the country, nay the world.
The Lounge - root around until your heart's content in this deep bark scratching heaven. Pile all the chippings up in a heap, then spread 'em out again. The entertainment is endless.
And all surrounded by willow trellis, offering the ultimate in safety and beauty. (Landscaping to be completed by the end of the year, terms and conditions apply).
Good, innit??
Great job, you's 2! Lester taken notice of work done, thinks it looks good too. Also useful info of 'How to..' but will have to rethink willow fencing as we can't get it here. But seeds have been planted! In Head Gardener's head, that is!
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