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You are here: Home / Diary / The Wall Saga Finally Ends

The Wall Saga Finally Ends

January 26, 2016 By: Summer Samba50 Comments

somali cat looking at wall construction

Do you remember a really, really long time ago, there was retaining wall construction going on here? It began when Sparkle was still here. It was going on when I came to live here. Finally the wall itself got done, but my human ran out of money to get the rest of the job done. Well, she finally got the money together to finish it, nearly a year and a half later. I checked it all out.

Somali cat inspecting concrete work

First the workers cut the concrete near the wall so there was a straight line. That was pretty noisy.

Somali cat inspecting a wheelbarrow

Then they took a long weekend off! They left all their equipment so I knew they were coming back. That was when I was out of town in Roseville for my cat show.

Somali cat inspects concrete work

They came back finally and poured the concrete, leaving a dirt area where my human wants to plant some climbing vines so the wall doesn’t look so generic.

Somali cat in front of freshly poured steps.

Here are the new steps!

Somali cat on freshly poured steps

Sadly, by the time I got to try them out, they were mostly dry and I couldn’t leave my paw prints. I bet it would have raised the home value if I had!

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  1. Timmy Tomcat says

    September 21, 2021 at 10:11 am

    Everything looks great Summer and great commentary. Maybe you can find some paint to walk in so you can mark those steps

    Reply
  2. LESLEY CASTLE says

    June 13, 2020 at 9:39 pm

    Your home is multi-level; so interesting!

    Reply
  3. Maxwell, Faraday & Allie says

    January 28, 2016 at 12:16 pm

    Wow, cool steps! Too bad you couldn’t immortalize those famous paws in it!

    Reply
  4. meowmeowmans says

    January 27, 2016 at 10:14 am

    The wall and steps are looking great, Summer! But we’re a little disappointed that the concrete was already dry … your pawprints would have DEFINITELY raised the value!

    Reply
  5. Christy paws says

    January 26, 2016 at 9:39 pm

    That looks like it was a big job. Paw prints would have been fun.

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  6. Raven says

    January 26, 2016 at 9:36 pm

    Great news that the construction is done. You’ll have to plant some vines and ground cover to help prevent neighbor cats from using the dirt strip as their litter box.

    Reply
  7. Mark's Mews says

    January 26, 2016 at 9:22 pm

    We actally remember The Wall! Too bad ya couldn’t get kittypawprints in the steps. Mebbe yer Beins could stencil some on?

    Reply
  8. Pipo/Minko/MrJackFreckles says

    January 26, 2016 at 7:30 pm

    The Great Wall Of Summer…MOL! You could have named it with your paw-signature!

    Those steps look like they were quite a project in and of themselves.OMC! We had a concrete sidewalk, steps and driveway put in several years ago…and yup, it eats holes in the pocket fur sure. We didn’t get to put our paws in it, nor dog-guy, but the neighbors pup did, bad doggy, a whole trail of them…sheesh. Then the peeps had to pay to get it fixed…at least the bad doggy’s peeps helped with that.

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  9. BeadedTail says

    January 26, 2016 at 5:51 pm

    That turned out really nice! We’re curious to see what your human will grow there. Bummer you didn’t get to put your pawprints in the steps though.

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  10. Cathy Keisha says

    January 26, 2016 at 5:33 pm

    Whoa! Your proerty is bigger than my town! MOL! Around here you’d be paying a hunnert grand in real estate taxes.

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  11. Lily says

    January 26, 2016 at 5:26 pm

    Summer! Your paw prints would have made the whole place a collectors dream!
    Love,
    Lily

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  12. Annabelle says

    January 26, 2016 at 5:10 pm

    Summer that was a heck of a wall!

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  13. Ellen Pilch says

    January 26, 2016 at 4:13 pm

    Very nice steps and wall. I am sure your paw prints would have added value.

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  14. THe Island Cats says

    January 26, 2016 at 4:06 pm

    Too bad you didn’t get to leave your pawprints, Summer. That woulda been cool.

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  15. Lola and Lexy says

    January 26, 2016 at 3:46 pm

    If your paw prints were there your house would be worth a gazillion dollars! Mommy LOVES your outdoor fireplace!

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  16. Flynn says

    January 26, 2016 at 1:51 pm

    It looks very nice now it is finished, and the vine along the wall will look lovely.

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  17. Toby says

    January 26, 2016 at 1:03 pm

    Awesome fireplace and courtyard. Too bad about those pawprints. Keep an eye out for some paint hanging around – you can make pawprints with paint, too!

    Reply
  18. Lin says

    January 26, 2016 at 12:58 pm

    Oh, that looks GREAT! I’m so glad the project could finally be finished. Those sorts of projects always cost more and take so much more time than you originally think. I LOVE the outdoor fireplace. Please be careful with the embers–my brother just lost his entire house due to fireplace embers. 🙁

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  19. Connie says

    January 26, 2016 at 12:50 pm

    oh it totally would have raised the value..

    What an adorable court yard..

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  20. Random Felines says

    January 26, 2016 at 12:24 pm

    Looks good….we totally think paw prints would raise the value.

    Reply
  21. The Swiss Cats says

    January 26, 2016 at 11:57 am

    Yay ! Better late than never ! But we agree with you, your paw prints on the steps definitely would have raised the home value ! Purrs

    Reply
  22. Us Coons says

    January 26, 2016 at 11:49 am

    can always paint on some paw prints! or etch them in.

    Reply
  23. Silver, Miranda, Harvey, Phoebe and Dusty says

    January 26, 2016 at 11:42 am

    A genuine Summer Samba pawprint? You bet it would * grins * I remember the wall business and Sparkle not being happy about the noise, I think.

    Reply
  24. Katie Isabella says

    January 26, 2016 at 11:00 am

    I know you are right as can be about your paw prints if you had only gotten there in time!

    Reply
  25. Emma and Buster says

    January 26, 2016 at 10:59 am

    No way! They didn’t leave a wet spot for you and the two others to leave your pawprints on?

    Looking so good. Mebbe your human will plant more catnip. How’s your catnip bush going btw?

    Reply
  26. erin the cat princess says

    January 26, 2016 at 10:50 am

    We love the picture on the steps, and the wall looks just right for climbers…. We have really large flowered Clematis on the Palace walls, & I just love to sit and watch the bees & birds enjoy it…

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  27. caren gittleman says

    January 26, 2016 at 10:47 am

    Love the vine idea on the wall! It will be so pretty! Summer, it might be lucky you didn’t leave your footprint…we don’t want your paw to be all covered with cement!!!

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  28. Marianne says

    January 26, 2016 at 10:16 am

    It looks great! But you’re right, Summer, your pawprints would have made it even better.

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  29. Sue Brandes says

    January 26, 2016 at 9:57 am

    Looks very nice. I bet flowers would look great there.

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  30. The Poupounette Gang says

    January 26, 2016 at 9:47 am

    It looks really nice, but YOU, Summer, look even nicer! We love your expression in the photos!

    Purrs,
    The Chans

    Reply
  31. dma says

    January 26, 2016 at 9:20 am

    that looks like a pricy project. I replaced my side stairs this past summer and am still smarting from the cost.

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  32. Robin says

    January 26, 2016 at 9:15 am

    I’m glad that the construction is finally done! Construction can be such a long process. The staircase looks nice! Of course, you make it look even better, Summer. 🙂

    Reply
  33. selina says

    January 26, 2016 at 8:27 am

    But Binga and Boodie should have THEIR paw prints there, too, Summer!

    Well, maybe your mom can figure out some other (less messy) way to immortalize your paws! In the meantime, yes you WOULD have increased the property values!

    Purrz!
    Selina

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  34. William says

    January 26, 2016 at 7:42 am

    Very nice! But I think you’re right about the paw prints, Summer!

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  35. Brian Frum says

    January 26, 2016 at 7:32 am

    Oh yea, the paw prints would have been purrfect! It does look nice out there though!

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  36. The menagerie mom says

    January 26, 2016 at 7:22 am

    It looks great! Of course, it would have looked even greater (and yes, I’m sure it would have raised the value) if your paw print was immortalized there, Summer. Purrs!

    Reply
  37. Laila and Minchie says

    January 26, 2016 at 6:54 am

    We’ve been wondering what happened to that wall. Thanks for the update! They did a great job!

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  38. Sammy says

    January 26, 2016 at 6:33 am

    Looks great Summer and once your human “decorates” out there it will be even prettier!!! Too bad you couldn’t pawtograph those stairs though – it would have added a LOT to the value of the house as you said!

    Hugs, Sammy

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  39. Melissa & Mudpie says

    January 26, 2016 at 6:10 am

    Paw prints in the concrete would have been SO cool!!!

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  40. Madi says

    January 26, 2016 at 5:14 am

    Summer that is a very lovely home improvement. I would have loved watching them pour the steps!!
    Do you ever put a cozy fire in the fireplace?
    hugs madi your bfff

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  41. The Meezers and Billy SweetFeets says

    January 26, 2016 at 4:59 am

    we are glad it all got done. your smile in the last picture is precious!

    Reply
  42. Mr. Chivers, Greyson, and Tabitha says

    January 26, 2016 at 4:24 am

    That’s really nice, definitely worth the wait. Ma says remodeling can be expensive. Can’t wait to see the climbing vines go in. We love the stairs. Too bad no paw prints in the cement. It’s ok. Have fun playing, it looks awesome. Purrs

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  43. toby & leia says

    January 26, 2016 at 3:39 am

    Awww. It would totally would have improved the value, we know it. And we do remember this from way back. PS : Mom thinks you should get someone to paint a mural on that plain concrete. It would look so pretty.

    Reply
  44. Sometimes Cats Herd You says

    January 26, 2016 at 3:26 am

    Wow, we’re glad to hear that job is finally finished! Too bad you couldn’t leave a footprint or two in that cement.

    Reply
  45. The Florida Furkids says

    January 26, 2016 at 3:10 am

    Paw print steps would have been pawsome!

    The Florida Furkids

    Reply
  46. Andrea and the Celestial Kitties says

    January 26, 2016 at 2:27 am

    No pawprints? What a shame. I think it would have made a lovely decoration!

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  47. HaHnnah and Lucy says

    January 26, 2016 at 2:13 am

    Fancy not being able to display your pretty paw prints in the concrete Summer they would have looked great.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

    Reply
  48. The kitties of purring pines says

    January 26, 2016 at 1:10 am

    It definitely would have raised the value!

    Reply
  49. Mickey's Musings says

    January 26, 2016 at 1:08 am

    Your yard is looking nice now that the concrete is done.
    We agree it would look better with your pawprints.
    Purrs Georgia and Julie,
    Treasure and JJ

    Reply
  50. Gattina says

    January 26, 2016 at 1:03 am

    What a pity that you couldn’t decorate the steps with some paw prints ! It would have looked much nicer. Now the work is done, better late than not at all, and it looks really great !

    Reply

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