Old Westbury Gardens Annual Scottish Games

The Scotts sure knows how to throw a party. August was Scottish Games at Old Westbury, there was Caber Toss, Putting The Stone, and Tossing The Sheaf, yes I know, I too had no clue what either of those activity were, had to Google each. Shot put which I am aware of is similar to Putting the Stone.

The clear winner for me was the Caber tossing, never knew it could be done until I saw it with my own eyes, both male and female attempt the tossing of the taper telephone pole tall log, and the contestants did it with such gusto.

Not to be out done the flowers at Old Westbury were beautiful

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Happy New Year

Have a Happy, Healthy and Loving New Year Everyone, and make it an Adventure.

Install Rain Barrel and Compost Tumbler

Growing up we always had rain barrels, and this growing season, I wanted to incorporate a rain barrel in my garden and added composting for a bit of sustainability. A local botanical garden offers free classes on sustainability, using native plants and rain garden.

I thought of doing a DIY rain barrel but with all the planting I was doing, a bit of help is worth it, so I bought a rain barrel and compost tumbler, got a good deal from my town.

Lots of research online later, I found the perfect downspout rain water collection system by Oatey to channel the water to my barrel. I bought 2 Oatey system so I may make that DIY rain barrel yet :-).

I started with building the stand for the barrel on a Sunday. I used concrete 12in x 12in stepping stone pavers and 4in x 8in pavers, I created a pattern and stack them, I did use pieces of slate to level the barrel. I kept the stand low so I did not need to make it permanent, I like that I can move it anytime I wish.

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Travel Adventure 2019

Had a dream come thru in March 2019, with my Trip to Italy. First stop on the tour Venice, there was many sites to see. Murano Glass, Doge's Palace, Museo Correr and nice walk thru of St. Mark's Basilica.

Venice

Lunch in Tuscany home of Pinocchio and the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Toast in Florence

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