On Monday I finally got around to building the pergola I have wanted. My daughter and son-in-law came down Saturday and planted the 4 upright corner posts for me. Monday we had great weather for working outside, so I managed to get about three quarters of it built. Tuesday I finished the actual build. Wednesday I found it too hot out there to do much, but I managed a few of the finishing touches. Thursday I had visitors so nothing was done. Today I went out to finish the detail, but the sun is blazing down, and I just got so overheated I've given up any thought of working, so I am currently typing this with the occasional glance through the window admiring my handiwork. All I have to do now is fit hanging basket brackets because She-who-will-be-obeyed-or else has decided she wants some hanging tomatoes and strawberries, so next week we will be doing the rounds of the garden centres to find some.