Well, it's been a busy but rewarding week. It took two days to seal the saltillo tiles. The roller gizmo didn't work too well with the product, so it was work on hands and knees, which then progressed to work on butt and step stool to get through. A handy brush and willing arms did the rest.
Fortunately, the mornings I worked were overcast or covered with a marine layer until about 11:00 A.M. So, I got to work at dawn and worked before the heat of the day. Good thing I got it out of the way, because the past two days have been strikingly hot by around 6:30. I only had enough sealer for one good coat. No more was available. Apparently, I had bought the last two gallons in California before it was banned by the state. Still available in all other states but no longer allowed shipped in! Anyway, I was already worn out and not displeased to have an excuse to call it done.
On my treks to and from the pool area I noted these two beetles or bumblebees. They were honeymooning in the plumeria.
I've decided I don't like the cobbled together look the extra bits of wood would make, so I will purchase some cacti and succulents to make clever blockading at the dog-vulnerable area to one side of the planter box. Otherwise, just a couple of heavy pots along the low wall should do the trick and prevent any jumping over the wall.
