I noticed some time back that the council had started to replace the timbers from the Jetty’s and I called to ask them what they did with the old timber hoping that they recycled them in some way. They said it was difficult to tell me exactly when the guys would be down there working and said if I wanted any I would just have to be there at the right time. So I have kept an eye out however seems to miss out. Every time I went to look I was too late!

The timbers were the main feature of the Jetty. I loved the look of the old wood as it had weathered over time. You just can’t go and buy timber like that. I am sure they would have been replaced periodically over time, but still……

So many feet have walked along the Jetty. So much history and memories. Just like the Salt Water Creek Bridge, these timbers would know a lot about the people who belong to this place and the visitors who come in droves to experience this unique little part of The Central Coast.

When they started working on “My Jetty” I was determined to get some. On several occasions I drove down there only to find men loading up the back of their trucks with the timbers and I missed out. When asked what they would be doing with the timber I was crushed to hear “burning it of course!”. I kept persevering and in the end with my sheer determination I was able to get some. I loaded it up in the back of my car – to the point where the car almost scraped along the road driving home!!! Heavy timber! Some of it was a bit rotten but most of it was just old and tired, perfect to do something creative with.

I don’t know what I will do with it. It may end up in my back yard as part of my garden or I may cut pieces and make some creative mementos to sell at the markets or some such thing. Not sure but i have a few ideas floating around inside my head.