The duck ornaments in the garden were found gathering dust on a shelf at a local garden centre some twelve years ago, looking rather faded. I bought them for a bargain price. Since then, they've been the main garden's mascots.
庭にあるアヒルの置物は12年ほど前に近くの園芸店の棚の上にほこりをかぶって色もあせたような状態で置いてあるのを見つけて、安い値段で買ってきたものです。それからずっとメインガーデンのマスコットでした。
For the past few years, it had been spreading its charm in front of the arbour seat in the blue border flowerbed. However, after being constantly exposed to direct sunlight, wind and rain, the fibreglass had gradually deteriorated. Numerous small holes had appeared in their backs, and the paint on them beak and feet was peeling off. I decided it was time for it to retire.
ここ数年はずっと青のボーダー花壇のアーバーシートの前で愛嬌を振りまいていました。しかし、直射日光や風雨にさらされ続けて、FRPが少しずつ壊れてきて、背中に小さな穴がたくさんできてきて、くちばしや足のペンキも剥げてきて、もう引退だと思いました。
Though it might not be perfect, I patched the holes and repainted them, and they turned out rather nicely. So I decided to assign them the next task: keeping watch over the potager.
ダメかもしれないけれど、穴をふさいでペンキを塗りなおしてみると、けっこうきれいになりました。そこでポタジェの見回りを次の仕事として任せることにしました。
I chose two small sheep as the new garden ornaments for the main garden. They are two different types of little sheep. They are just the right size for the small garden. They are taking in the sights of the garden they've just arrived at.
新たにメインガーデンの置物としてヒツジを選びました。異なる種類の2匹の小さなヒツジたちです。小さな庭に適度な大きさの置物です。初めて来た庭をしっかり眺めています。
