I promised an update every day, so I'm doing it. I feel now I could have covered the deck in one post or maybe two, haha. Today the stair frame and lath house posts were added, as well as more decking.
Thank you to
Anvil for naming the to be constructed shade house the "Laugh House". Olivia came out to inspect with me, and convince me the stairs weren't too wide. I think she's right, they are appropriate.
The view from here is what started this whole thing, and I really need to take all the shade umbrellas down.
Upper deck has begun, this is where the Laugh House will be, I had them cement 8' posts in each corner.
It main deck is just 14', but there were 3 of us up there today, and I think it will be pretty comfortable for 6-8 people.
The Inspector. A few aloes got bunged up today, which hurts. I guess that's to be expected :(
In other news, Olivia has moved home for a bit after finishing up college and needed a bookshelf for her room. Off to
Urban Ore in Berkeley for some repurposing! Anyone need a section of airplane?
There were 3 rows of seats inside.
This place was huge, reminded me of Hippo Hardware in Portland. Olivia was off to the furniture section.
Oh, well maybe I should take a minute to look outside? Cool old fridge/freezer.
These circular yellow couches were fun, beautiful condition.
I loved this area of everything planted with succulents. Old Washer, wheelbarrows, tubs.
Wonderful!
Millions of windows.
Grates, these were cool. 2 of them already sold.
This steel table was hard to leave behind, it would be great in the greenhouse or the new shade house. This may be a good reason to go back. The prices were very reasonable.
A beautiful bench. There were several of these pots/pedestal. I tried to pick it up, wouldn't budge.
And then, things got interesting... rocks, and clay pipes? Hmmm. I HAD to grab the 2 almost oval shaped pipes. $20. I knew I couldn't take too much space in the car, as we were there for furniture. I want to go back for the table and maybe those square pipes. A group of them might be very interesting, agave?, mangave? planted in them.
And Olivia found a nice tall bookcase, a chair and a nightstand. It's a good thing I didn't buy anything other than the pipes, there wouldn't have been room! Day 4 tomorrow, the final step!
Progress. So many interesting finds.
ReplyDeleteIt was so fun, I was worried about traffic so we rushed. Definitely will be back.
DeleteWow, I could get into so much trouble at that place! Your deck looks great.
ReplyDeleteI need to show up earlier in the day and take more time, it's amazing!
DeleteCredit goes to my Dad. 😊
ReplyDeleteHa! :).
DeleteIt's lovely to have Olivia home just in time to christen the "Laugh House". It's coming together so well! Looking forward to the reveal tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteI would have grabbed those "2 almost oval shaped pipes" too, I wanted one of those for ages! There's a return visit to Urban Ore in your future, I'm sure of it.
Chavli
I think my heart started beating faster when I saw the pipes. Like you said, been looking for them for years. It's so fun having Olivia home!
DeleteOh that steel table! The pipes! Excellent finds. I love how the project is coming together, I was having a hard time visualizing it earlier.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I didn't do a good job describing the layout. I thought of you when I saw the steel table! It's great, and not too deep which I really like.
DeleteYour deck and lath house are going to be great extensions of your pool area, Tracy! Urban Ore looks like a fabulous resource - I'm very envious. (I knew Loree would absolutely love the place too.)
ReplyDeleteThank you Kris, your lath house is inspiring. Putting the idea in my head, just didn't think I'd actually do it. I cannot wait to go back to Urban Ore and really poke around!
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ReplyDeleteStairs will be great and I really like what's in the foreground of the stair framing snap as well. The jacuzzi next to the pool looks fab. The deck is looking sharp, too. Thanks for sharing all the cool photos.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bea!
DeleteI loooove those wide stairs. Perfect for pots.
ReplyDeleteUrban Ore: I have several of those clay flue liners. They're perfect for pokey plants. Check out my blog: https://www.succulentsandmore.com/2023/12/surprise-driveway-bed-makeover.html
THATS Exactly what I was thinking, I must have remembered seeing them in your front design!
DeleteI don't understand how all of the furniture, pipes, and grates can be so cheap?! It would be a crime NOT to buy something.
ReplyDeleteI know! I believe all the items are donated, so I guess any amount is a profit. However, compared to our local St. Vincent DePaul & Goodwill, it is CHEAP!
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