Dave went to work today on the sandbox for the children. We decided to relocate the umbrella from the deck to the sandbox to protect their fair skin. [Don't fret. There's still an 8x8 canopy mounted on the top deck.] He used landscaping fabric on the ground and built it up from there. We bought 18 bags of play sand at Home Depot and voila!
Now all we need are some children to put in the box.
[Actually, the 18 bags covered everything but is not as deep as we had hoped. I told Dave he could just "Shawshank Redemption" it and buy a bag every time he goes to Home Depot. He should have the remaining 12 bags in about 2 weeks.]
Special thanks to all the commenters who made suggestions. We modified those of Sippican Cottage [a professional carpenter and 'instant antique' furniture maker] and have a sturdy box o' sand for the little Adams construction crew. Perhaps the demolition crew. It's too early to tell.
5 comments:
my only suggestion would be to find some type of cover for it....feral cats like to find litter boxes ANYWHERE they can....and with it comes other nasty germs and diseases...
love ya,
mary
It's a fine box. Worthy of sand and kids. Hope we get a picture of them in it next :)
I've seen the movie, but I'm missing the reference. Please enlighten my "Mommy-brain." Cool sandbox!! They'll enjoy it. Glad you put a seat on it.
Kathie: Remember how Tim Robbins' character whittled away at his tunnel, year after year, with a handful of sand each time? Sort of the same principle in 50 lb. bags.
Hi Ruthe Anne- Simple pleasures are best. Lovely children. Happy Happy Joy Joy!
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