With the invaluable help and expertise of a good friend, John, Monte concreted the carport a few weeks ago. It has made such a big difference to us, firstly, because we are not walking road-base into our car or house anymore! Secondly, we can waltz out there without shoes, if we so desire (actually, we really could put on some music and waltz).

It’s excellent, but it is not complete yet because we have another plan for this carport! But you have to wait and see what’s in store!

What follows is the story of the concreting progress. During this long day (John stayed here for about 12 hours! What a guy!), the children and I did lots of baking. Blueberry muffins and cherry cake for morning tea!

We covered the carport area with packing sand...

builders plastic...

reo mesh and chairs...

and then the cement truck came

... and the children were excited and intrigued!

the wheelbarrow was filed with cement (several times!)

After a while, there was lots of cement over the carport floor and John and Monte were spreading it around

When the floor was completely covered, the expert John started smoothing it over

Voila... the cement nice and smooth (but not finished yet!)

Here, John is using 'the helicopter' to smooth out the concrete

All done!

So, we are very happy with our carport now. The children like having an undercover area like this to play in, when the cars are moved out. I’m imagining teenagers having quiet little high teas in the carport too (hah).

Big thanks to John; having mates to help out with things like this is just a blessing!