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Installing the water bag ( 3 )

June 15, 2026

The bag is connected to our main water supply line, but it still needs connecting to the house. … More Installing the water bag ( 3 )

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Enchanting bird song

June 14, 2026

They are difficult to spot, but extremely relaxing to listen to. … More Enchanting bird song

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Capitulating to the pipe cutting tool

June 13, 2026

Once again, I had to reconsider my alternative pipe cutting tool. … More Capitulating to the pipe cutting tool

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The curse of bamboo

June 12, 2026

We have bamboo in the garden. It’s nice to have because it gives a tropical feel but once it starts spreading you’ll have a hard time to control it. This video shows why. … More The curse of bamboo

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Installing the water bag ( 2 )

June 11, 2026

Adding more tubes and connectors to the water bag. It is going slow, but I am getting the hang of it. … More Installing the water bag ( 2 )

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Pipe cutting tools revisited

June 7, 2026

Previously, I identified the big branch cutter as the best alternative. Unfortunately, I did not think that through entirely. … More Pipe cutting tools revisited

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Installing the water bag

June 6, 2026

Got the water bag, got the tubing, got the tools. Explaining the plan and getting started. … More Installing the water bag

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Tube cutting tools

June 5, 2026

I got all the tubes, connectors and taps and tools needed to connect the water bag to the house and the main water line. What I forgot to get, was a tool to cut the tubes, so I started improvising … More Tube cutting tools

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Perimeter path ( 12 )

June 3, 2026

You guessed it from the title, another week of path making. … More Perimeter path ( 12 )

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Plastic for the water bag

June 1, 2026

The plateau for the water bag needs a layer of plastic. … More Plastic for the water bag

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