We've entered another heatwave, so the first job this morning was to make sure everything was watered, and that the butts were filled. I took the opportunity to check the level of water in the well. I estimate that the current water level is about twenty feet below ground level.
The well is about fifty feet deep, so we still have plenty of water, but we need to be cautious, as there is no sign of the drought ending. I should also add that the well level can be just below ground level in the wetter months, so the water table is very low at the moment.
After pottering in the garden, I made up a couple of litres of syrup for the bees, before breaking for lunch.
In the afternoon I finally got around to cleaning my shotgun. I am embarrassed to say that it has been a good while since I last put a cleaning rod down the barrels, so I spent a good while giving it a damned good clean.
I also got around to making headway on my next little project. 30% would like a water feature in the ornamental greenhouse, and we have a drilled piece of slate that would be perfect for a little bubbling fountain. However the water feature will need an above-ground reservoir to house the pump and support the feature stone. Unfortunately most water feature reservoirs are unattractive plastic units, and that simply will not do.
Yesterday I found an eBay seller with a selection of lovely granite and sandstone troughs. One of these would make the perfect reservoir. I gave her a call today and she is going to check her stock. Hopefully I will be able to get one ordered later in the week.
I'm almost embarrassed to say that that is all I managed to achieve on Monday. In my defence, it is quite warm.
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