Edward Lye

Whatever your handle, I always find it easier and less taxing
to ferry around if I hold it near the centre of gravity.

D Nikolls wrote:The double roof thing is pretty common in Vietnam; basically a flat roofed masonry house, with a lighter weight peaked roof on top for shade.

That just sounds like a shaded flat roof.

I just asked a friend who worked there and who also has travelled to Dalat and
he didn't notice any. So a shaded flat roof isn't too conspicious.

The example I had in mind was  roof atop and parallel to another and separated
by maybe a 2 foot gap.

I can't identify this tree so my wife and I call it the big leaf tree.
Judging by the fruits, there are two varieties but the leaves
are indistinguishable. If you cut through a branch, there is
red sap oozing from the centre.

What is remarkable about this tree is the shade. The leaves of a
mature tree are over a foot across. They are shed regularly and
compost rapidly. The shade from this tree is so good that nothing
grows under its canopy - there is not enough light. So I consider
these leaves the best solar panels ever. It grows FAST about
one storey/floor per year.

And before I got a chance to trim it above the roofline, a storm
blew it down.

But in its shade was a neen tree that now breaches the roofline.
It has better roots so I am not that worried . . . for now.

I have a Neem tree in front and a verandah at the back.
Since I'm retired, leaving the front and kitchen door open
daily is normal.

Other tried and trusted hacks tricks here.

This is not what to do but what to watch out for.

I use this method.



Just one thin cord dangling from a tall plastic pipe(discard from somewhere)
has worked for me. I get at most one fruit per plant in my climate so no
further support required.

And according to David The Good's advice, my next attempt will be cherry tomatoes.
That yielded more fruits the last time. So no heirloom varieties
like  Cherokee Purple or Principe Borghese. Sigh.

Started reading this and see early entries about aerating water.

If I needed to, I do this.

It is multi-purpose - aerate water, stir laundry, make compost tea, wash soil to separate
clay and sand, . . .  nobody at the laundry thread watched this. I am disappointed.



Only one moving part.

Only one hand needed.

No batteries required.

Just give it a few punps  whenever you pass by.

Everything is contained in the jpg.