Or at least a plan to use the rest of the mulch and more! I caught up to Karl last night to run some ideas by him and see what the next “plan-of-attack” is. I got more than I bargained for since he had charts- yes, renderings of ideas which I’ve forced him to take pictures of and will post when I get them. Seems like there’s a lot to do but now I feel more comfortable knowing what “it” is.
Our first surprise is we may be getting free outliners for the gardens so we don’t have to use the wooden ties. Secondly, I’m waiting to hear back from the owner of a tree clearing company to see if they can help us with the 2 big trees that do present a danger. Thirdly, Karl has a new cat companion in his office! The poor beautiful fellow was abused so he’s terribly shy but so gorgeous when he crawls out of his little hutch. Be sure to ask Karl to see him.
On my assignment list is a call to the Planning & Zoning Division for signs. I know, it doesn’t make sense to me either but if we want signs that rival Annie’s Park, that’s who we have to speak to. I’m calling in a favor to get some of our gutter issues fixed and hopefully can find someone to fix the half of the Tech Building roof that needs to be redone (desperately!). Also, we need fill dirt- where does one find dirt?
On Karl’s To-Do List- which is significantly longer but far more exciting- is redesigning and improving Rebel’s Park & the Agility Course. He’s meeting with the Dog Enirchment Team on the 20th to discuss ideas. The he’s back to the Adopt-A-Kennel Project as well as getting materials for many more ongoing smaller tasks.
Sue (aka Our Fearless Leader!) will continue beautifying our area now that we’ve outlined the next zone to be cleaned up- the side of the Admin Building. She’ll guide our volunteers to mulch around the tree bases and ring the mulch with donated flowers (which we need more of by the way!). Then there’s going to be a mulched area for benches by the gate for volunteers to rest & recouperate. It doesn’t sound like much, but trust me when you’re hauling mulch in a wheelbarrow, it can be exhausting work.
We’ll be taking on the Tech Building as the next zone after the Admin Building. It needs a new half of a roof, the door really needs to be re-painted and the cages need to be cleaned up and organized! While we’re at it we need to re-seal the wooden steps (and the Cat House wooden steps!) and tidy the overgrowth in the area.
I’m looking into paint/sealer for the peeling cement all over the buildings as well. But that will be a ton of work in itself to sand and re-do entire sides so I’m holding off on that! Plus there are cracks in the cement wall by the Maintenance Office so I need to speak to a professional about how to fix those. Anyone know a cement/mortar professional? Hmm, wonder where I can get a power washer too….
Have I forgotten anything? Probably. But as always, feel free to email us suggestions or post them on the Yahoo Board!!!
