It's Wednesday and I usually enter a post sooner than this but I have been busy which you will soon find out why, after this blog. Outdoor Wed. is hosted by Susan of http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com/. Let's all go check out Susan's outdoor entry and enjoy it with so many other participants' posts.
This used to be our backyard. Not anymore.
I used to wake up to this. Not anymore.
4 men came yesterday. First this guy turned off the auto water sprinkler system.
Then the supervisor instructed the 3 men what to do and left.
and they got busy, killing my bushes.
digging and digging
and with all of them working for 5 hours straight, turned our backyard to this.
Now, this is the view from the family room.
Some of the dirt was thrown down the hill way in the back and it will be addressed later. Another phase, maybe a gazebo or a pergola....haven't decided, or maybe just an open deck with a sitting conversation area. Give me a vote! It has a beautiful view and hate to waste it.
Hope you enjoyed seeing the excavation of the yard. I am excited for what will become of it but I almost cried when I saw my bushes destroyed. I was able to save the little plants cause last week, that's all I did, dug them out and replanted them somewhere.
This used to be our backyard. Not anymore.
I used to wake up to this. Not anymore.
4 men came yesterday. First this guy turned off the auto water sprinkler system.
Then the supervisor instructed the 3 men what to do and left.
and they got busy, killing my bushes.
digging and digging
and with all of them working for 5 hours straight, turned our backyard to this.
Now, this is the view from the family room.
Some of the dirt was thrown down the hill way in the back and it will be addressed later. Another phase, maybe a gazebo or a pergola....haven't decided, or maybe just an open deck with a sitting conversation area. Give me a vote! It has a beautiful view and hate to waste it.
Hope you enjoyed seeing the excavation of the yard. I am excited for what will become of it but I almost cried when I saw my bushes destroyed. I was able to save the little plants cause last week, that's all I did, dug them out and replanted them somewhere.Thanks Susan for another fun outdoor day!
Oh Christine, your pool is going to be gorgeous, and what a beautiful view you will have when it's all done. It is always such a mess when they are working like this, but what a fantastic after. I can't wait to see it all done. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeletemy husband builts swimming pools,i can tell its gonna be beautiful.i'm gonna keep my eyes on the progress.
ReplyDeleteyou are gonna have a great summer!!!can i come over???...have a great day my friend..Silvia
Christine, you won't be crying long because you are going to be LOVING that pool! Just think... lots of new OUTDOOR dishes! LOL!
ReplyDeleteLove to you on OW and always!
XO,
Sheila :-)
Oh man, I can't wait either Christine! What are you up to girl? I don't live there and I'm getting excited. LOL
ReplyDeleteI think a great open deck would be a great compromise to preserve the view and have your loung space. I can't imagine even blocking a foot of that amazing view! Maybe you can have the deck higher up with a few steps to broaden the line of sight while you're on the deck?
Good luck; I know whatever you decide it'll be just gorgeous!
Hi Christine- Just think about how gorgeous your future pool will be! Can't wait to see the end of this huge project!
ReplyDelete-marie
Oh, I can just imagine what the view will be a couple months from now!
ReplyDeleteHappy Outdoor Wednesday Christine! How exciting! I know you can't wait! Not sure which to vote for.. I love the gazebo idea...but maybe you need to "live with it" (the pool)...and then decide what hardscape you wanted to put in! Thanks for sharing your photos.~ Susan
ReplyDeleteOh my, what a change. I vote for a gazebo!
ReplyDeleteHi Christine
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely backyard you have even if it is not finished. I love all the trees you have and you will get your bushes going soon. A pool ~ how nice and you will get to view it from your nice large window.
It will be worth all the work that has gone into your yard.
ENJOY!!
Hi Christine,
ReplyDeleteYou are going to so enjoy your pool, and you will figure out what to put where. I am looking forward to seeing the finished product.
Sue
Oh my, a pool...how lucky you are! You may not think so right now but when you're laying in the pool on a raft sipping a cosmo....just dream about it.....soon it will be reality!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like it is going to be so much fun!! And you are in a beautiful setting for entertaining around the pool!
ReplyDeleteI think a gazebo sounds in order. Our neighbors at the lake have one and it is screened in. You will need that with all the trees and even the pool water attracting mosquitos. They love theirs and spend quite a bit of time on it having meals and drinks!
Don't work too hard, you need to start shopping for swimsuits!!
xoxo
Jane
Hi Christina,
ReplyDeleteYou will have a lovely pool! I can't wait to see it and I vote for a deck and pergola! hugs, Cindy
I vote for a patio, uncovered. That way your view won't be as disrupted. Can't wait to see the finished project.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it's going to look fantastic when it's finished. Thanks for sharing this interesting outdoor wednesday :)
ReplyDeleteChristine, it's kind of like giving birth. You eventually forget all of the trauma you went through and love the results! It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait to see it finished. laurie
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be so beautiful - just think of the view you will have when it's done. You have a lovely yard and it's going to be like a vacation at home once the pool is in. Can't wait to see the transformation. Kathy
ReplyDeleteIt will be beautiful when it all is done, but they is always is that one terrible moment when we ask ourselves "what have I done." Hugs.
ReplyDeleteHey Girlfriend...
ReplyDeleteOhhh my...I didn't know that you were having a pool put in! That's fantastic!!! I loved seeing the step by step photos of the pool's progress so far! When do they tell you that it'll be finished? Ohhhh...this will be fabulous!!!
Love ya,
Chari
nephews would have loved watching all those big trucks so cool you got great pictures
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