Gutters and Chains

My gutter company came out today to add a downspout for the barrel that was moved from my porch to my sideyard, and to shorten a downspout that was a hair too long when the steel table was inserted below it.  Here's the new downspout:

And then when I'd put up the copper rain chain on my porch, I had to shorten it -- it was much longer than I needed.  I had the extra piece... what to do with it?  I asked the gutter guy if I could incorporate it anywhere.  He looked around and suggested I take down one of the carport downspouts that goes all the way to the ground, not into a barrel, and put it up there.  Stellar:

I think it looks beautiful there, and it gives me several options -- another rain barrel, a basin at ground level, a rock "field" to prevent a muddy hole, or, if I am johnny-on-the-spot when it rains, throw a bucket under it. 

Rain...

It's supposed to rain today... we'll see if it really does.  I am anxious to see how well my new porch rain chain and rain barrel work!  I may have to tweak how the chain is attached to the roof opening.  The barrel I use to water my raspberries is getting low, so it would be nice to get at least a partial refill...

It's a shame that my new downspout hasn't been installed yet -- I reminded the gutter company yesterday that I am still waiting for them.  I'll be short one rain barrel today.

I did get my yoga platforms water sealed last night, so that's good...

My Little Lotus Blossoms

This post is tardy... but I got my new rain barrel for my back steps, and I got the copper rain chain installed:

 I still need to get hose to connect to the bottom spigot, but at least the barrel is sealed and ready for rain.

 The copper rain chain was very long -- longer than I could use -- so I have an extra piece leftover.  I am hoping to use it for the barrel that is being moved to the sideyard.

Come on, rain!