Ladybirds, hedgehogs and little owls

[dedee]

I do not get much time to do a lot of woodworking these days but can't refuse a request from the children to make something for the garden.

Working outside on the terrace is great with the weather we have had over the past couple of days, although having the workmate at a height the children can work at is a real pain for me!!

First pic is of some ladybird "homes", 5 squares of exterior ply bolted together with nuts as spacers and a hedgehog box.

This is a nesting box for little owls, similar inside to the hedgehog box but with smaller holes and is now mounted up under the eaves of the barn.
Plans from The Barn Owl Trust

All made from 1 sheet of ext ply cut at the shop into 20, 30 and 40cm strips all "we" had to do was cut to length, glue and screw.

Cheers

Andy

 

[Woodmagnet]

That is great Andy, i love to see the younger
generation actually "doing/making" things,
instead of playing computer games or watching
too much t.v. It looks like the "little elves" had a
really good time. 8) 8) 8)

 

[woodbloke]

"we"
Andy

Andy - nice job and great to see the children involved...that's the Royal ''we'' I take it? - Rob

 

[dedee]

with 3 small children working in any workshop is hazardous, it is difficult to keep them all occupied at the same time. Working out side meant I we only had to get out the tools that we needed and when they got a little bored they could wonder off until the next bit needing doing.

They were able to hold the saw and the drill/screwdriver and sanding the edges was good fun too.

Make to school next week!


Andy

 

[woodbloke]

Andy - just as a matter of interest, how quickly are the children picking up the lingo? - Rob

 

[dedee]

Rob,
They could all speak and understand french before we left. The oldest (8) was just starting to read in english as well and she can now read and right equally well in both english and french, even speaks english with a french accent !! The twins (5) speak both languages equally well and are just starting to recognize words in both languages.

Papa is reading writing and speaking OK but understanding the spoken word is still hard.


Andy

 

[Alf]

Brill, Andy. And nice to catch up on how you're getting on too. Can't believe your twins are five! Yikes! :lol:

Cheers, Alf

 

[woodbloke]

The oldest... even speaks english with a french accent !!
Andy

Andy - you need to do something about this pronto...good grief :shock: :shock: - Rob

 

[dedee]

Brill, Andy. And nice to catch up on how you're getting on too. Can't believe your twins are five! Yikes! :lol:

Cheers, Alf

Thanks Alf, it's good to see you're back too. Workking with the children is great for the mojo BTW, you should borrow some and give it a go, might put you back in the creative mood.

Cheers


Andy