The beginnings of a swing set for my 2 1/2 year old

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  1. newgrow

    newgrow Seedling

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    It is a ready to build one in a box. This is the yard so far. I am getting it today but much work still to be done. I am finishing removing the grass and then need to level the dirt. then will build it and finish off with a border and mulch.



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    this is it's new home ( photo / image / picture from newgrow's Garden )



    The swing set itself is about 20 foot by 8 foot but they say it needs a 6 foot all the way around "safe zone" so I am digging up a 32 by 20 foot area.

    More to come! I can't wait to see her face when it's done.

    p.S. That is the bird feeder I built and she painted last year in the first pic.. Tons of birds mainly blue jays and robins but a few here and there are different.
     
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  3. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Looks like a lot of hard work but it's going to be well worth the effort. I'd love to see a photograph of your daughter's reaction to the new swing when she sets eyes on it.
     
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    I'm eagerly awaiting the photos of swing set and the happy owner of it. :D
     
  5. daisybeans

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    What a great story! I hope you'll show us how it goes for you and your little girl. What better use of a yard than that! Lots of happy memories will be made on that swingset.
     



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  6. newgrow

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    Almost done! About one more good day. my daughter is scared of it now.Guess it is because she can't tell what it is yet.
    This is my father-n-law helping me and the little one is Cameron my 27 month old who it is for! more to come when I am done. I can't wait!!



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    This is the little one ( photo / image / picture from newgrow's Garden )
     
  7. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    You've certainly been working hard. I'm sure your daughter will love it once she realises just what it is. I'll look forward to another picture when its completed.
     
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    I'm excited for you, NG!
     

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