Weekend Update

We finally got started on the fireplace this weekend. we decided to make a bench on each side of the fireplace...16" high about 16" wide and the length of the fireplace. We had to elevate the slab outside so it would be level with the inside slab. That way we can build the block hearth straight inside out. then drywall the sides and top of the fireplace.

We moved the 2nd tangelo tree from the side of the house...now we can park cars!!! Well...almost. We have to tamp down the dirt where the trees were to ensure the cars don't slide into the earth! Once we tamp, 2 old cars will stay on the side...leaving 2 in garage and one in carpot.

We decided that after talking to Trent and Cody that we should try to build a steel cover for this little square patch of dirt. Should give more of a walkway to the front door.

Another gorgeous sunset. Almost the best yet!!!

The start of the fountain... We starting laying out the block for the fountain/pond. We already have electric from the original owner's grecian-style fountain...we just have to add GFCI. It will be about 36" square, with a flexible liner. Then, there will be pillars or some sort of sculpture to have water trickle down. We are going to seal the block and add river rock to the bottom. A submersible pump will be covered by the river rock in the pond. We are going to paint the fountain orange...or at least that is the plan right now. The benches will be added in the 2 L-shapes. We are considering adding fire to the fountain...saw in a sunset book something about kerosene fire in a fountain...Looked bitchin!