Yes, over the years that we built our nests, husband Pieter had done the lion share himself.
We planned on adding a patio for privacy and for having lunch, coffee/tea outside.
So, on Tuesday, May 14 of 1985, Pieter started his VACATION...
Tiles had been shipped over from The Netherlands.
Pieter had taken the day off on May 6, for bringing the Dutch tiles from Nedimex, Venray home. With the help of the fork lift, at the Campbell mushroom farm, using the Toyota truck from AEM.
Both of us have unloaded the 1,600 pounds with our bare hands...
In Europe we are using a lot more tile floors, here it is finally getting more popular the last decennia.
Pieter started with our new patio...
Just for seeing him in action... 27 seconds on silent movie
Dutch: Tegelzetter Pieter maakt terras
English: Tiler Pieter makes terrace
All hand work
Cutting the tiles by hand; using a chisel...
Making progress!
Yep, that is my Red Ford Escort with the Rebel Tag in the front...
Guess I've been a Rebel With a Cause.
Pieter's boss, the Campbell Soup CEO shook his head when Pieter picked him up one day, when he'd landed at our local airport. 'No Pieter, you cannot do that', he said.
But it was MY car, the Buick was at the garage for a tune up...
Not having it done for $ 1.00 per tile; but for sweat!
Sunday lunch on our new patio, with guests/mushroom friends from Switzerland...
Kuhn mushrooms' manager Enzler and Hans Jörg Kuhn with Pieter.
Mauzie our Dachshund is seen bottom right.
On May 27, beginning with the wall...
Yep, Pieter became a carpenter and now working on the roof.
On May 30, with the roof on, it starts looking good! Now the painting...
Voilà, our new patio with privacy and a nice place for lunch, coffee/tea.
On the wall is the antique brass and copper ship's pump, mounted on an oak plank.
Stepping a bit more back, so you can see the Zinnias blooming on the side of the patio.
It sure was a great extension to our previous home.
Do you see that duct in the center of the roof?
One evening, while Pieter was traveling for Campbell Soup to one of their mushroom plants, we had quite a storm.
Turned out that the duct was flapping and making an awful noise.
So I got on a ladder and went up the roof and stamped it shut.
Pieter later on fastened it more secure so it won't flap ever again.
Treasures from archiving our photo albums...
Pieter is very talented. He made a good job of that patio. I enjoyed this post. Thanx.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Dearest Victor,
DeleteThank you and yes he is indeed very talented and good with his own hands.
Not only did he design the two Campbell Soup mushroom plants, he knows how to do things...
Hugs,
Mariette
Buena obra ha realizado, con un resultado perfecto. Ese espacio es un lugar muy agradable para estar.
ReplyDeleteBesos
Querida Antónia,
DeleteGracias y sí, lo hemos utilizado durante un par de años intensamente. Hasta que Campbell Soup nos obligó a movernos hacia el norte...
Abrazos,
Mariette
Your husband did an excellent job of the patio Mariette, he sounds a little like my husband, he still enjoys doing all the jobs and repairs that occur in older houses ✨
ReplyDeleteDearest Grace,
DeleteHe sure did and he has done numerous big projects, like building our own Rose Suite downstairs for guests to have privacy.
Good for you that your husband enjoys doing the same!
We both know how to write 'being bored' in seven languages but luckily we never knew its feeling!
Hugs,
Mariette
It's wonderful husband knows how to build and make renovations ;-)) My husband is also really multi-skilled ;-))
ReplyDeleteDearest Anne,
DeleteYes it is a blessing and you are lucky for having such a husband too!
Hugs,
Mariette
Hello Mariette, I like to be handy also, but I have never tackled such large projects as Pieter has. Everything looks professionally done--as indeed is all your own handiwork.
ReplyDelete--Jim
Dearest Jim,
DeleteThank you and it was a rather large project and done with the bare minimum on tools.
Hugs,
Mariette
It's seriously amazing, Mariette. Your husband Pieter was really doing it ALL! And the finished patio is so wonderful. Beautifully designed and installed, like professional's work!
ReplyDeleteDearest Tamago,
DeleteAlways has done so; a man of actions!
We so enjoyed this finished patio.
Hugs,
Mariette
Dear Mariette - Pieter did a great job in making such a lovely area for you both to be able to sit and eat outside, and also for entertaining your friends.
ReplyDeleteDearest Rosemary,
DeleteThank you and he sure managed to make it look lovely and enjoyable.
Hugs,
Mariette
Unreal Craftsmanship - Well Done Mr P - Relax On
ReplyDeleteCheers
Dearest Travis,
DeleteYes, my Pieter has been quite a doer all his life. No words but actions and his teaching he also knew what he was talking about!
Hugs,
Mariette
We are lucky to have such skilled husbands. Your patio looks lovely. Jose also tiled our whole house, put wooden boards in the bedrooms and did laid our patio floor. It saves lot of money when we are able to do much of the work :)
ReplyDeleteDearest Sami,
DeleteYes, that is so very true! You also can do it your way and often better.
Hugs,
Mariette
Hi Mariette!
ReplyDeleteThat will be a lovely place to sit and relax.
Hugs Britt
Dearest Britt,
DeleteYes, it was a lovely place and conveniently close by for carrying the tray with coffee or food.
Hugs,
Mariette