My boyfriend's parents (the "out-laws," since they're not in-laws, really) view their house and yard as a kind of playground. They're fortunate enough to have the wherewithal to play with things, to move them around, to change what they want to, just to see how it turns out.
There's been a fish pond in the front yard for as long as I can remember, and it's been pretty much unmolested for that time. It's not really a useful place to hang out in good weather because of the bugs, so the pretty retaining wall with the painted fish on it often went unappreciated.
This summer, though, the out-laws have been busy. The macadam terrace has been replaced by flagstones, an umbrella added, and some landscaping done to make the area look prettier. It really is lovely to look at, though ironically enough, the bugs still swarm you as you approach, making quiet enjoyment of the pretty little alcove impossible in the summer months.
There's been a fish pond in the front yard for as long as I can remember, and it's been pretty much unmolested for that time. It's not really a useful place to hang out in good weather because of the bugs, so the pretty retaining wall with the painted fish on it often went unappreciated.
This summer, though, the out-laws have been busy. The macadam terrace has been replaced by flagstones, an umbrella added, and some landscaping done to make the area look prettier. It really is lovely to look at, though ironically enough, the bugs still swarm you as you approach, making quiet enjoyment of the pretty little alcove impossible in the summer months.
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