Happy Fathers Day

[Firecat]

A new potting bench.
Already have instructions to make a cut out in the top for a small drop in sink.
To catch your mess she says.

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Steve

[kcpoole]

Hehe subtle hint there maybe!

I am going to see Penny Davis this Arvo so might pick up something special

Happy father's day to everyone

Ken

[Firecat]

NO HINT..All set up now.
Went to Wanterna Market with the Mrs and found a couple of old 'Bay Marie' trays.
Cut out and instant drop pit for cuttings and pot removal jobs.
Checker plate Ally I also snagged from a seller packing up..In all $5 each for a pair of trays and $10 for the TT top.
Tools packed away and storage for lots of stuff..Added a fluro light..That little bit extra when your trying to remove thin wire semi indoors.

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[Grainer]

sweet! If only my shed was that clean to do this!

[Firecat]

sweet! If only my shed was that clean to do this!

Oh Grainer...This under my back veranda..My shed is an absolute bomb site..No room in there I asure you. and thanks..I have christened it already.
Regards Steve

[kcpoole]

can I ask what the heck you do with a Mortar and Pestle? Crush herbs ?

Aslo go to Penny today and Grabbed 2 new coffee mugs (Broke my last one), My daughter grabbed one too, and spied a new round Shohin pot which came home with me too


Ken

[Ryceman3]

The mortar & pestle had my interest too
Great new set up, looks super organised.

[Firecat]

Mortar & pestle.. Just for crushing up Azalea and other fertilizers.
That is all.

[legoman_iac]

Nice present and a Happy Father's Day to all Father's!!!

Managed to repot mine over the weekend with my 3yr daughter, awesome to have a helper!

A cabinet would be nice, currently just lug a box of inpromtu bonsai-esque tools around.

[edit: didn't notice the last pic shows the feet, sorry] Couldn't see from the pics, but is the cabinet on wheels? Or easy to carry outside?

Personally I find it much more enjoyable working in amongst the potted forest.

- Daniel S

[Firecat]

Nice present and a Happy Father's Day to all Father's!!!

Managed to repot mine over the weekend with my 3yr daughter, awesome to have a helper!

A cabinet would be nice, currently just lug a box of inpromtu bonsai-esque tools around.

[edit: didn't notice the last pic shows the feet, sorry] Couldn't see from the pics, but is the cabinet on wheels? Or easy to carry outside?

Personally I find it much more enjoyable working in amongst the potted forest.

- Daniel S

No wheels Daniel but food for thought..May have to sneak a shopping trolley in the yard for a 'gone in 60 seconds job'...
The local ferals leave them all around the street so an abundant supply of wheels is always available..

[legoman_iac]

I'd recommend the local bunnings ... they have a good selection of castor wheels for a variety of payloads. Bought some for my telescope.

[kcpoole]

Hope you don't mind but i thought I might drop a pic of what I picked up for fathers day when I visited Penny.

Ken

[Rory]

That is a lovely pot Ken. I love her pots.

Now that you mention it, I am on the hunt for some pots for my 3 competition entries too.
Last time I spoke to Penny she was having kiln issues and wanting to upgrade her large kiln. I hope she has it sorted because her free form lichen covered pots are just astonishing.

I spent Fathers Day in the hospital with my daughter. Happy Fathers Day me! At least she is better now....just a really hot virus with a mean rash to match.
We had gone to Darling Harbour on Saturday night and I couldn't believe it.... they had fireworks there on the harbour! My kids were very surprised but very excited.
Unfortunately we didn't get to see the Chinese Gardens....but the Brewhouse Brewery there at Darling Harbour... wow, awesome beers on tap, and their stouts and ales are just amazing.