We have a little mulch spot next to the house that wasn't much to look at and decided why not turn it into a fun spot we can spend some evenings playing one of our favorite games, Bocce, the italian leisure sport. Over Thanksgiving weekend, we had the wood and gravel delivered and with the help of our friends Joe Tocci, Travis Jones, Dave Goreau, we cleared the mulch, leveled the dirt and built a court frame to dump the gravel. Astrid was eager to help as well, scooping little piles of mulch and leaves into a bucket we gave her. The "boys" assembled the frame and nailed it down with rebar with the help of some heavy hitters, Joe and Dave, who hit heavy things for a living (blacksmith and carpenter). After the frame was built, we shoveled gravel for days and rented a compactor to smooth it out. Another layer of deconstructed granite atop the gravel and then a layer of oyster shell flour for the finishing touch. It's an extremely short court by Bocce standards, but it's still a challenge and going to be kiddie friendly for years to come.
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| The Before |
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| Astrid hard at work |
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| Frame assembly |
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| Our driveway was a gravel and granite pile for a few days. Astrid loved making little piles in the corners one scoop at a time. |
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| The deconstructed granite after compacting |
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| The final court of play |
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| Jen treated us to a fantastic steak and potatoes lunch for our hard work. |
1 comment:
That is sooo cool. Can't wait to try it out in January!
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