Pool Update

OK, I know it's been a while since I have last posted pics of the yard. There have been lots of changes in details, but may be difficult to see some of those in the photos. So, I will jot out quickly what has happened since the new year.

The outline of the patio (deck) has been formed up.

Coping (the 12" around the edge of the pool, the steps, top of the fire pit, and seat wall) has been poured with a bull nose edge.

Stone has been finished on the face of the BBQ, bench seat, and fire pit.

The deck has been prepped for the pour tomorrow morning. I am really excited for tomorrow and the following week as tile will be set on Wednesday. Sounds trivial, but we are praying that Jeff and I can celebrate a toast in our spa on Valentine's Day. :-)

Below are the pictures of the progression. I will upload them LARGE so that you can see some of the details better.

Above, you can see the the dirt is in it's first stages of prep. Also the BBQ, fire pit, and seat wall is formed.

Below, you can see that the stone is finished on the BBQ (tile on top--will be done on Wednesday)

Above: We had some freaky weather, as an unexperienced so californian, I like to call it snow, though I think it was technically, hail (though it was soft and light, and stuck to the ground).

The following day was bright and beautiful! In the above picture, to the far right you can see a step where a 5' covered patio will go after framing of the, phase 2, pool bath (8x12' toilet, shower, sink, and linen cabnets).

Here you can see the coping, and the steps, along with some of the stone (finger grip/ledge) started on the pool facing.