Fall Project Completed
Though I have typically described this project as my attempt to bring to fruition Jenn’s request for a sitting area in the back yard, it really wasn’t about that. I never liked the juniper bushes out there and considered that corner of the yard a total waste of space. More lawn doesn’t really make sense because it has a significant slope. So this project was nominally about transforming a small bit of unused space into something more functional. Chairs and fire pit to appear in the early spring. However, this work wasn’t really about curb appeal.
It was about being able to sustain hard physical work over 10 weekends and seeing a long project through. It was about hearing people say, ‘That’s going to be a lot of work for one guy”, knowing it would be, and doing it anyway. Don Roca Landscaping in full effect. As “Fast” Eddie Felson said, ‘I’m back.’
View from the Porch about 5 years ago. Didn’t take a “before” picture for this project.
View from the middle of the backyard. And yes, 6″x6″ pressure-treated wood is heavy.
View from the corner of the driveway. And yes, those rocks are &#*%($ heavy.
View from the top step. Mighty fine!
Lynn:
Looks like you are good as a day laborer, maybe even the BOSS.
November 23, 2010, 9:41 pmLynn:
Looks good. Surely, Jenn is pleased you are up to the task.
November 23, 2010, 9:49 pmDad:
Magnificent!
November 24, 2010, 8:49 pmJenn:
Boy, he is great! Jeez, that man. Look at the way he moves: like a dancer… And those fingers. That stroke… it’s like he’s, uh, like he’s playin’ the violin or somethin’.
November 27, 2010, 4:38 pmMaya:
Looks fabulous. Great job.
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