The true work was started today on the next project - the pergola. I think this will be the last of the summer. Yesterday was spend procuring wood which was cut and partially stained today. It was a nice surprise when Tod turned up after work ready to help too! We spent the evening puttering around, cutting, planning, re-planning and, happily, not re-cutting!

Anyway, here is a “before” picture. The pergola will cover the right half of the deck. The grapes (in the background, and much bigger now than when this pic was taken) will grow over top and provide additional shade.

I’ll report on the progress as it comes.