Drain, part one the digging

Saturday 01 September

We have some problems with the rain water drain.
The drain pipe is clogged.
The plumber suggested that we dig the pipe out
and this will keep the cost down.

 lots of roots

 cutting the turf

 lifting the turf

trying to save the turf....

 a neat little square

but oh boy, so many roots. Claude had
to use the axe to cut them.

 We did not finish, but had to stop,
the rain set in with a short heavy downpour.

All today's work, more next week.

We are tired and sore but very happy with ourselves.