We had a trellis made from old wooden extension ladders that we used for our clematis planted in the back yard. The clematis bloomed each year and looked great. However, the trellis eventually rotted and the wind blew it over. This pagoda was built in the back yard about 8 years ago. We never really used it so Linda decided to use it to replace the old trellis. I dug out the old concrete footer and poured a new pad for the pagoda. The porch swing is one we had for about 5 years, but never installed. We cut it down to fit the pagoda, added extra supports to the seat and installed in inside the pagoda. The pagoda and swing was then painted white. We used 1/4 inch square wire material to run the clematis up to the top of the pagoda. So far, it looks like the flowers are flourishing with the new trellis. Pictures will be posted later when the clematis has covered the pagoda .
We now have a good place to sit in the afternoon to enjoy the quiet of the day; watch all the birds and other animals in the back yard; plan our future trips; and have a cold beer.
As the commercial states, "It doesn't get any better than this". So here's a toast to all our friends. You all are invited to spend a leisure afternoon in our swing to contemplate worldly events. And Tim, we will even let you have our budweiser.
