A rather cold January scene from my early morning bike.

I spent Monday working with Roland, our friend & carpenter, ripping up the old kitchen floor.

I acquired a nice piece of Bolivian Rosewood as a rather rough plank.
Roland planed into a finished board (below)

Then I sanded from 120 grade paper down to 400 grade.

Finally a quick run down with mineral spirits to give a preview of the final finish.

Its going to go on the sloping cut through by the stairs.

Owen’s task over the Xmas holidays was to dig out an old tree stump. Here is his progress.