That time of year...

I almost forgot it's Stampede time again... Thanks for the subtle reminder Hedi!

Working mainly out in the suburbs of Calgary, it's easy to forget the greatest outdoor show on earth is happening just a couple miles away.

I wonder where we would rank on the list of outdoor shows...? Because, really when you think about it... of all the outdoor shows on earth... we are one of them!

New worker...

We welcome <insert name> to LeeDavid Landscapes. <insert name> will be our laborer for the month of July then <insert name> will be jetting off to <insert vacation destination> for some fun and sun after a hard few weeks of work. <insert name> comes to us from <insert town>, where <insert name> is a <insert level of schooling> student. <insert name> enjoys long walks brochuring cars, great conversation at lunch, and site visits from Mom. <insert name>'s passions are rolling diesel beetles down mountains and wearing blue jeans on the hottest days of the year. <insert name> is a welcome part of our staff as we have run out of things to yell at <insert Hedi or Elton> for.

Welcome <insert name> and good luck!

We cannot reveal the identity of the person in this story because this person is fairly tall yet still under the age of majority in this jurisdiction.

We are mean...

... to the the yard when it is destruction day! Day one on the new project in Glendale. What a crazy day it is when we take out the existing landscape. Many trips to the dump, wood flying, dirt moving, concrete breaking, hammers swinging, saws cutting... it's a wonderful day!

It is the total opposite to landscape installation as we get to be carefree to a point! No tiptoeing around in our socks on the cedar, or walking flatfooted on the new patio. Just a bunch of breaking, pulling, crushing, scraping and digging! Fun!

One of Dad's favorite days when he can work the machines to the max!

I ran the 126 yard dash in 9 seconds...

This blog is not of a personal nature, usually only LeeDavid Landscapes related items...

...However...

I was having a very average game until the 5th hole of the Aspen 9 at Innisfail's beautiful Golf Club, then it became the greatest moment I have had in golf. I saw the shot the entire way and so did the rest of my foursome. It was 126 yards, I used a pitching wedge. It hit the green once then disappeared. I ran to the green and it was in the hole.

I then had to walk back to the tee as I was the first shot in the foursome. The moment was sort of foggy, as I almost tee'd the ball up on the next hole until my buddy Greg reminded me that I should keep this ball. Thanks Greg.

I had never even seen a hole in 1 until yesterday.

Ladies...

He's single...

4 years of homeowner toil...

Well, we can finally say our own yard is finished. We had the all the woodwork stained last week. (We had to use a solid colour as we left the wood age too long, we are very happy with the result though)

March 2004

August 2004

June 2008

Most of the major work was completed in year two, deck, retaining walls, patio, shed, irrigation, but it has only been since last year that it became really pretty, the big trees were put in (highly recommend the largest trees you can afford) the shrubs grew up etc.

April 2006

We can now sit back and enjoy our yard. 4 years is not too long to complete everything from new home to finished yard, time sure flies.

June 2008

Flipp'd 'er on the Deerfoot...

Wow, the things that were going through this guys head. (pens, paper, pop cans, glass, metal, asphalt) and then imagine what was going through his head during the crash!

Some people think trailer safety and vehicle weight rating are bit of a joke. While this truck may have been 'sort of' in control at 50kph, the physics of the car and trailer that is too heavy tend to take over at highway speeds. I assume this guy tried to slow down quickly or change lanes, and the trailer just decided to try and pass him. Very lucky the trailer stayed attached.

Here is a quick synopsis of this situation

- 2005 Ford Ranger 4x4 weighs 4064lbs

- Factory rated truck towing capacity is 2339lbs

- The 1991 Ford Thunderbird weighs 4318lbs

- The car hauler trailer weighs 2000lbs

- Total trailer weight is 6318lbs

6318lb is 3979lbs over weight to safely tow behind this vehicle. It's a wonder he didn't kill someone. Notice the bungee cord holding the car on the trailer as well.

YIPEEE!!!

YAAAAAAHOOOOO!!!!!

WOOOOWOOOOOO!!!!!

The pride of Elton...

... is his Multi-level flower bed. This was the second time he built the bed. It's always better the second time we always say. Great job, it looks fantastic!

And Hedi, you did a wonderful job on your... uh... flat... ground... um... thingy thing.

Seriously, we always seem to show the big features, but the projects are really made up of hundreds of little parts fitted together, including Hedi's base structure for the rain barrels. We are installing a pretty unique system for the rain barrels.

There are 2 barrels connected to allow for more rainwater storage, but instead of having a tap right at the barrels, we are running a line underground to the veggie garden wall and having a hose bib there where the water is needed. Very cool indeed. Great idea Mr. Current Client! Also any overflows are run into the underground drainage system in the yard.

Veggie garden stairs

A really nice looking set of stairs, me thinks.

Updated photos - Cranston Project July 07

Here are 3 updated photos and an original completion photo of a project we completed last July. It is amazing what a year of growth brings! Our client does and amazing job of upkeep!

Trembling Aspen forest, one of our favorite features!

June 08

July 07

What...... is...... it.....?