The new gate arrived today. Didier, who made the terrasse railing, put together the gate itself while Karim and his partner Philippe forged the vines. Philippe Fargal, as usual, occupied the position of Greek chorus, his head popping up over the restaurant wall like a parrot who only learned to make wry comments.
Too bad about the tarp, mixer, and wheelbarrow, but, honest, despite what Philippe is always saying, we will work hard on finishing the garden....next year.
Here's the crew: Didier, Karim and Philippe (l to r)
view from inside the garden
Hand forged leaves and vines
The all important resine gun: this whole gate depends on 3 hinges on either side secured with 2 part resine from separate tubes mixed inside the nozzle.
