Saturday, August 26, 2017

Finished, Kinda, Sorta

The carpenters are gone. All that's left is the deck and a bit of a mess in the yard, which DH is working on now. Can't paint or stain for a while, it needs to dry or something.

I didn't realize how big it was going to be. Of course, better to have it too big than too small, right? I'm a happy camper!




 
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  1. CathyAugust 26, 2017 at 6:21 PM

    That looks really great Sharon. Believe me ours looks huge when empty but it shrinks as 'furniture ' is added. Nice to sit on away from public view and having the slope is good forward planning. Wish we had one on the days my back plays up. I have to use the front door and walk around to the back lol

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    1. SharonAugust 26, 2017 at 8:34 PM

      I like to watch the world go by from the front porch glider, but I think I will also enjoy the privacy of the deck in the back.

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  2. Beside a babbling brook...August 26, 2017 at 6:28 PM

    Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  3. only slightly confusedAugust 26, 2017 at 6:42 PM

    Wow...it's a beauty. Lots of room for cooking, eating and just sitting.

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    1. SharonAugust 26, 2017 at 8:38 PM

      Looking at all the various furniture ... Should find a bargain with the Labor Day sales!

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  4. angelaAugust 26, 2017 at 6:51 PM

    That looks amazing.
    And now yes. They always look bigger than you think. I wonder why lol
    What a great place to sit and have a coffee and a catch up

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    1. SharonAugust 26, 2017 at 8:51 PM

      It's 12'x40' less the ramp area. I figure there should be room for eating and lounging plus a spot for my walker 'garage.' I love the shade that big tree gives in the afternoon!

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    2. RiverAugust 27, 2017 at 12:03 AM

      If I'm right, (and probably wrong) that's about 40 square metres. A bit bigger than my entire flat.

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    3. SharonAugust 27, 2017 at 8:42 AM

      I'm from the old school and can't think or visualize in metric. Surely, your flat has to be larger!

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    4. RiverAugust 28, 2017 at 2:36 AM

      My entire flat is 38.65 square metres.

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    5. SharonAugust 28, 2017 at 11:04 AM

      That is close to the deck! Small flat, but it's just for one, right? Bigger than one of those tiny houses people are so nuts about.

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  5. Misadventures of WidowhoodAugust 26, 2017 at 7:23 PM

    It's wonderful! I hope you get to spend a lot of time out there. Do some research before deciding to paint or stain. Painting in the future will require scrapping and I was told that will really drive up the price of maintaining it down the road.

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    1. SharonAugust 26, 2017 at 8:55 PM

      I would like to do it in 'clear' rather than color. DH doesn't agree. I just hope he doesn't paint it copper like the front porch!

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  6. PaulaAugust 26, 2017 at 8:18 PM

    Very nice and it blends in so well with your house.

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    1. SharonAugust 26, 2017 at 8:56 PM

      We'll see what he does with the paint, haha.

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  7. JimmyAugust 26, 2017 at 10:07 PM

    That came out really nice, I like it.

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  8. RiverAugust 26, 2017 at 11:43 PM

    Too big is definitely better than too small. It's gorgeous and now I want one. You're going to have fun sitting out there watching the weather and the garden.

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    1. SharonAugust 27, 2017 at 7:59 AM

      I think it will make a pleasant afternoon hangout with the shade from the big tree.

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  9. ValerieAugust 27, 2017 at 3:50 AM

    It's lovely, Sharon. I am envious. I think it's an American thing though, I don't recall ever seeing one in my country.

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    1. SharonAugust 27, 2017 at 8:00 AM

      Could be, Valerie. Everyone has their own take on backyards. ;-)

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  10. Mac n' JanetAugust 27, 2017 at 9:52 AM

    It's gorgeous, I'm with you, better a bit big, though I don't think a deck can ever be too big, than too small.

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  11. SharonLarkinAugust 27, 2017 at 10:33 AM

    oh wow, it's fabulous Sharon! So much space :)

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    1. SharonAugust 28, 2017 at 10:44 AM

      I imagine he will fill it with stuff before the year is out, haha.

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  12. CheerfulMonkAugust 27, 2017 at 1:24 PM

    I love it! Especially the ramp. :)

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    1. SharonAugust 28, 2017 at 10:46 AM

      There was a lot of discussion about the length of the ramp. I just told the guy I wouldn't want to end up in the pasture if it was too steep. ;-)

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  13. Gabrielle Howard GenglerAugust 27, 2017 at 3:46 PM

    It's very nice and the ramp is so practical!

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    1. SharonAugust 28, 2017 at 10:47 AM

      Thank you, I believe I will really enjoy the space, once this muggy air is out of here.

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  14. PamAugust 27, 2017 at 6:05 PM

    WOW...that is a long deck....nice. Grill on one end and tables and chairs on the other. That would be awesome! Glad you got that done. I love my deck, just had it screened in last fall and with Lily that makes life easy.

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    1. SharonAugust 28, 2017 at 10:50 AM

      I wanted it wider, but was out-voted because it would need too much support and the extra $ would be unwarranted. :-(

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  15. CaroleAugust 27, 2017 at 6:37 PM

    Beautiful! You'll get so much enjoyment from your deck. Love the ramp. Us older folks have to think about such things!

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    1. SharonAugust 28, 2017 at 10:54 AM

      The ramp was our first priority. Have had a real dislike of those steps, putting up the handrail for them didn't seem to help.

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  16. joaredAugust 27, 2017 at 8:12 PM

    Looks really good -- with that w/c ramp appearing to be a reasonable gradual elevation to navigate.

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    1. SharonAugust 28, 2017 at 10:55 AM

      The ramp did take a good bite out of the floor space, but is better than a carnival ride.

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  17. BlogorattiAugust 28, 2017 at 5:50 AM

    It sure has a sense of space, very nicely done too. Congrats and best wishes!

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    1. SharonAugust 28, 2017 at 10:58 AM

      Thank you! This is a good case for hiring it out, rather than a job for a weekend warrior!

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  18. BobbieAugust 28, 2017 at 2:56 PM

    Wow! What an awesome deck!! This will be a great place to hang out and watch the birds and other wildlife once spring rolls around next year. I'm a tad bit jealous.... Enjoy!!

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    1. SharonAugust 28, 2017 at 4:20 PM

      I think I'll really like it. Anxious for it to dry, so he can get it sealed. I'm looking for more bird feeders, haha.

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  19. Sandra CoxAugust 28, 2017 at 6:38 PM

    Oh my gosh, that is gorgeous!

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  20. Sandra CoxAugust 29, 2017 at 6:06 PM

    Hope you've been sitting out and enjoying your new deck:)
    It's been downright chilly here. Hard to believe in August.

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    1. SharonAugust 30, 2017 at 1:29 PM

      It's raining, not cold or warm, humid as everything. No sitting out there for a few days, I suppose. Hopefully Harvey will be weak if/when it gets up here. I feel as if I'm in your swamp.

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  21. BarbaraAugust 30, 2017 at 12:59 AM

    Hi Sharon, I’m just over from Sandra’s blog. Your deck looks amazing, and it will give you plenty of space for entertaining.

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    1. SharonAugust 30, 2017 at 1:34 PM

      Hi Barbara! Thanks for the visit and the compliment.

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  22. Elephant's ChildAugust 30, 2017 at 1:44 AM

    Sandra sent me. LOVE,love,love your new deck. What a wonderful place for pot plants, comfortable chairs, admiring the sky...

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    1. SharonAugust 30, 2017 at 6:28 AM

      It will be a great place to sit, shaded from the afternoon sun in a cooling breeze! Thanks for the visit!

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  23. Liz HindsAugust 30, 2017 at 5:25 AM

    That looks fab!

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  24. Coloring Outside the LinesAugust 30, 2017 at 11:16 AM

    Oh it turned out NICE! I would be itching to decorate with plants and tables and "stuff".

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    1. SharonAugust 30, 2017 at 1:10 PM

      Waiting for it to 'dry' whatever that means, so he can stain/paint it. He's already bought some pots. He is as excited as I am. :-)

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  25. ROAugust 30, 2017 at 12:37 PM

    My goodness, that's an amazing deck! All of us bloggers need to come over for a get together! Hugs and Wonderful Wednesday to you! RO

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    1. SharonAugust 30, 2017 at 1:36 PM

      Thanks! I would love to have a get together - soon as I gat the rest of the house looking good, haha.

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  26. JFMAugust 30, 2017 at 1:59 PM

    Hi Sharon. I am visiting from Sandra Cox's blog.
    That is one beautiful deck! Enjoy!
    Such a pleasure to visit your blog 💮

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    1. SharonAugust 30, 2017 at 2:26 PM

      Thanks for coming by, and the pleasure is all mine!

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  27. Sandra CoxAugust 30, 2017 at 2:23 PM

    You could have one heck of a cookout on it:)

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  28. Romance Book HavenAugust 30, 2017 at 2:42 PM

    Oh! Lovely! Its huge and you will enjoy having family over. Lots of space for children to play around.

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  29. BirgitAugust 30, 2017 at 9:52 PM

    I came over from Sandra's blog and can say your duck is huge and great for entertaining

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  30. Lowcarb team memberSeptember 1, 2017 at 12:53 PM

    Hi Sharon ... I've just come across from Sandra's blog! Your decking looks brilliant.

    All the best Jan

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