[Barry]

Quick update.

I poured a concrete path to lead into the observatory off the main path.

I've been collecting bits of wood on the job at opportune trees we remove or prune. It's taking some time, but I've got some nice bits for handrails and banister. I still need three posts 2.6 metres x 100-150 mm in diameter for the stairs.

Getting there.

Baz.

[millicat]

You really need to be in Better Homes & Gardens magazine so people can see what a clever clogs you are and how talented and capable you are in the making of an observatory and its footpath.

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[Phoenix]

Agree with you Anna, Barry always has me shaking my head in amazement.

[Barry]

Awwww... bless ya guys! Thanks!

[Barry]

Finally I have a finished banner and some variants for the observatory's website to give it a fresh new look. My graphic artist has been tirelessly working with me to come up with a concept together then work his magic!

He's given me a fully-rendered banner, watermarks for the new photos out of the telescope and stuff for embroidery, mugs, t-shirts or whatever!

The new banner is on top of my page below. I'm very happy with it!

As I publish the other variants, I'll show them off.

http://www.asignobservatoryii.com/

[millicat]

Just so you know, the mobile version does not show the new banner just the word "Title" where it should be. I am using my tablet to view it.

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[Barry]

Just so you know, the mobile version does not show the new banner just the word "Title" where it should be. I am using my tablet to view it.

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Thanks Anna. How about now?

[Barkly]

Barry - stunning progress. I still think that you need a big opening - special guest - media - on an awesome night.

[Barry]

Barry - stunning progress. I still think that you need a big opening - special guest - media - on an awesome night.

Well Terry, I'll have to look into it mate!

Baz.

[Barry]

I've run out of money (looks like for quite a while now) so all I can do is the jobs that cost nothing. Today I sanded down another log for the stair supports then started digging the garden bed. The quality of the dirt is rubbish so I'll have to get rid of it and replace it with some good soil. I also have to dig two trenches in it, one for the drainage pipe near the wall to lay in, plus another on the outside of the bed to run a row of rocks in for the edge.

1. Sanded down log for stair support

2. removed the lawn and weeds to expose the bare clay.

3. Digging in the trench near the slab's edge for the drainage pipe.

4. Starting to lay in the rock edge.

[millicat]

Thanks Anna. How about now?

Yes it is working now. It looks good.

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[Barry]

Yes it is working now. It looks good.

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Cool! Thanks for the follow-up mate!

Bless ya!

Baz.

[Barry]

Got busy today and dug the trenches all the way around for the drainage pipe and a row of border rocks.

Started on cutting the underlay to size for the obs and laid it in on the top floor, ready for carpet tomorrow.

1. Garden bed

2. My home-made compass for drawing big circles...

3. Underlay cut to size

4. Relax'n with an ale at the end of the day on the quiet underlay.

[Barry]

Got some carpet cut and put down on the floor. Now to get it layed properly and then steam-cleaned.

[Barry]

Finally!! Work has started on the stairs!

The builder's carpenter turned up today and together, we plotted out the stairs. There's a lot to watch out for with building standards, made even more challenging by the curve. Stair calculations are fairly simple though, once you get the hang of them. I just happen to be doing a tertiary course right now and just last week, we had an assessment on stair calculations. Coincidence? I THINK NOT!!

With it all marked out, this week I'm going to crack on with cutting the support posts, fitting them and cutting the hole in the top floor larger to stop people from hitting their heads as they ascend the stair.