Grandad Lock is put to good use

We know it's John & Rosemary's vacation, but Adam had a few jobs he wanted his Dad's help with... no rest for the wicked eh John?!

First up was clearing undergrowth and levelling out some top soil that we'd saved from the patio extension, oh yes, and a spot of minor tree surgery to remove a few broken branches from the trees in our back garden. (no pics sorry). Only one hairy moment to report - Adam was at the top of the step ladders reaching up to saw off a branch when he realised his Dad was chatting away pointing out something or other... BUT what about that steadying hand on the ladder??!! He's a Daddy now John... we don't want him broken! ;)

Next was getting the treadmill in from the garage to the office to help Jayne shift some post-pregnancy pounds (and a few pre-pregnancy ones too!) in the air conditioned cool of the house. No mean feat since, in our wisdom and as we're neither of us particularly teeny and toasty, we have a full size heavy duty gym treadmill... and it weighs a ton! Despite the numerous times we had all measured the machine to ensure it would fit in the office Rosemary was convinced it wouldn't fit... I think it was her 'encouragement' that was key to us getting it in despite the difficulty of the task! ;) But seriously, we were quite sure it would fit in the allotted space, the challenge was actually shifting it and shuffling it, mostly on end, around the corners and doorways. Sometime later (and only one near miss on an ankle injury!) and the treadmill was safely installed...

... now all Jayne needs is the all clear after her check up at the hospital next week so she can get treading. :)

Meanwhile, Rosemary/Granny Lock enjoyed some cuddles with Jack...

Lastly (so far!) John was up for the task of planting out a few new day lilies and daisies which he and Adam had bought for the previously mentioned and nicely levelled bit of ground at the back of our garden. He also made a mulch pathway and scattered some Vermont wild flower seed back there so hopefully there will be a nice wild flower garden for Jack to enjoy soon.

Between this and all the plant buying and planting we did with Jayne's Mum and Sister the front and back gardens are looking better than ever. Good job y'all! ;)