12 months ago, Lloyd and Ruth’s house burnt to the ground

Ian McLeod files this report: Transformation continues to take place at Lloyd and Ruth’s Place

Latest news: Last Friday morning 6 pallets of turf arrived at Lloyd and Ruth’s place, Little Forest Rd. Word was sent out by Liz for the turf laying team to get off their  backsides and out to Lloyd and Ruth’s. The team arrived with all manner of gear to get the job done. Lloyd had spent 3 days on his trusty Kubota (darling) spreading some 15 tonne of top soil over the back yard. 

At the team meeting, jobs were allocated and into action?? we went. How theatrical does Lloyd look standing on the first laid roll of turf! The team steadily got into rhythm and 2 morning tea breaks later some 320 rolls had been laid out transforming the back yard into a vista of green as can be seen in the pic below.

The team comprised:

Liz… organiser, loader and waterer.

Leonie…morning tea(yum) and waterer.

Ruth… loader, wheel barrow and interpreter of Lloyds barking requests (orders)

Sue…yummy chocolate cake.

Kate…rock remover(has a good throwing )arm, loader, layer and wheelbarrow mover.

Mike, Chris, Don, Greg and Ian…all of the above. Special mention of Don and Greg’s levelling talents. Greg gets the working with thongs award!!

Duncan and Lucas did as directed by Mum and Dad.

Lloyd… the operational supervisor. (You’d think he had some skills in directing turf laying).

It was a great to see the transformation of the backyard to green. We are hoping we don’t get an invite to do the mowing!!  Regards Ian.

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