This is how things looked this morning...

This is how things looked this evening...

As you may be able to see, he has covered the outside of the water feature with stone, and made a good start on the first batch of paving. He thinks he will finish this week. I call that a brave claim, but if it's right, I will be delighted.
The barbecue will apparently be delivered tomorrow...
menhir
Can we have a picture of the almost finished product as well, then you can.....voila! lift the curtain on the piéce de résistance