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Labor Day Labor

We celebrated Labor Day weekend by doing… well… labor.  On Saturday we got cookin’ sanding and preparing the deck.  Sunday we took the day off and played at the lake with family.  Today it was back to work.  We cleaned and finally stained the deck.  We still have some touch-up work to do and some lattice frilly foo-foo deck trim, but the bulk of the work is done.  I admit, it looks great.  As soon as my back stops hurting, I’ll really appreciate it.  For the record, I have made an executive decision that this is the last deck that we will refinish.  The next time it needs it, we’re either ripping it out and putting in a composite deck or paying someone else to do it. 

Where’re those cheap illegal aliens who will do the work I don’t want to do when I need them? 

Next deck project… our deck has a sizable cutout in it that used to have a koi pond and fountain.  We took out the pond because we didn’t want to maintain it.  We’re thinking of putting in some small bushes, flowers, or perhaps a small herb garden.  Suggestions? 

 

Posted by Owen at 1647 hrs
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1. Yeah - rip the deck out and replace it with a concrete patio lik e I just did.

   Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on September 07, 2009 at 1709 hrs
   
   
   

2. Do what my Brother In Law is doing.  Replacing 4 or so boards at a time with the composite ones

   Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on September 07, 2009 at 1728 hrs
   
   
   

3. After working our tails off today, we’re filling the hole with a hot tub. No discussion, I’m calling the hot tub people tomorrow.

   Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on September 07, 2009 at 1815 hrs
   
   
   

4. Second… any discussion?  All those in favor say “aye.”

   Aye

   Aye

   Aye

   Aye

   Aye

   Aye

   All those opposed say “no.”

   ........

   Motion passed.

   Posted by Owen on September 07, 2009 at 1822 hrs
   
   
   

5. Use AZEK.  It’s 100% recycled CPVC, comes in different colors, and even had a special “grain” on it, just like real cedar.  Costs about $2.30/LF.  No more maintenance, ever.

   Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on September 07, 2009 at 1904 hrs
   
   
   

6. We’re on our second hot tub.  The first was coordinated with the deck.

   The second went on a concrete slab.  More better to clear it of snow for use in January.

   We built a fence this weekend.  However, my back is terrific after my leisurely soak in the spa with a martini tonight…

   Posted by Swamp Gas on September 07, 2009 at 1938 hrs
   
   
   

7. Then again, surely we can find somewhere INSIDE the house for the hot tub. Snow and hot tub don’t seem to mix.

   Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on September 07, 2009 at 1955 hrs
   
   
   

8. I spent the weekend either at work, or at home painting.  Trim in the upstairs bathroom is done, walls still need more primer.  Trim on landing is done, started painting the walls.  Also got started on the trim in my bedroom.  I’m starting to feel like I’ll be done with college before I’m done painting this place.

   Posted by Coop on September 07, 2009 at 2039 hrs
   
   
   

9. Hey.

   Until you have experienced the thrill of hot tubbing in winter with your main squeeze, a glass of wine and the heavens full of stars you are missing something…

   Posted by Swamp Gas on September 07, 2009 at 2156 hrs
   
   
   

10. A hot tub with it snowing, awesome!!

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on September 07, 2009 at 2206 hrs
    
    
    

11. A hot tub with it snowing, awesome!!

    When it’s in the 30’s or maybe even 20’s yes, any colder than that ... I dunno ...

    

    Enjoy the hot tub, Wendy and Owen!!

    We got quite a bit done around here too yesterday.

    Posted by hsgbdmama on September 08, 2009 at 0606 hrs
    
    
    

12. Then again, surely we can find somewhere INSIDE the house for the hot tub. Snow and hot tub don’t seem to mix.

    Bah, only rookies put their hot tubs inside…  Experienced owners know that it’s better to have the neighbors naked on the outside of the house than inside!

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on September 08, 2009 at 1224 hrs
    
    
    

13. “Bah, only rookies put their hot tubs inside… “

    Only fools put hot tubs outside. Only fools buy hot tubs. Opting for a Kohler BubbleMassage tub would actually add valve to your property.

    
    “We took out the pond because we didn’t want to maintain it.”
    And you’re considering installing a hot tub?
    See those hot tubs along the road for sale or free? There’s a good reason.

    
    “Until you have experienced the thrill of hot tubbing in winter with your main squeeze, a glass of wine and the heavens full of stars you are missing something…”

    And when that wears out after the second time, then what?

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on September 08, 2009 at 2202 hrs
    
    
    

14. BTW, Kohler BubbleMassage tubs are an indoor product.

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on September 08, 2009 at 2205 hrs
    
    
    

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