In the outdoor environment, one learns that nothing is permanent. In our homes, there is the illusion of permanence; the reality is that impermanence is the rule.
What we appreciated to be a beautiful entrance surface a year ago proved to be an unsuccessful experiment.
The pleasing floor of sliced log rounds with pebbles between them began to disintegrate as the winter rains made their impact. The resultant hazardous surface had to be removed.
The shallow cavity needed to be filled, and the soil required was sourced from the site allocated for developing a paddling pool. So, two tasks were being addressed at the same time.
There followed laying chips and sand.
And then the fun began as cobble stones were carefully located.
What a shame that the clean, bright surface had to be spoiled by the process of adding mortar between the stones.
After a good wash we have the intended result, but what about permanence? Just wait until a dozen muddy boots have trampled the surface!
