Our New Yard

[capewind]

Nothing major ... just offered to do a bit of work he wasnt confident in ... Lou gave him something else to do instead

 

[j.w]

Great job Lou and bet it will all grow in very nicely! Glad everything worked out well between you and the contractor. Always nice for both sides to come away smiling...................(Big grin Big Lou style)

 

[Ruben Miranda]

Hello
Great job Lou
Looks Beautiful Con grates

Ruben

 

[Big Lou]

Ah JW, what a smile you put on my face. Thank you and thanks to everyone.

 

[Big Lou]

A bit more information. The bushes behind the pond will reach about 6'. Some along the neighbor property border could grow to 8'. Basically, heights and shapes throughout the back yard. All will remain in their natural shape as much as possible. No formal look. The talented designer created a comfortable informal theme. The small pond side deck and existing wooden walkways will keep their true worn finish. The cedar fence, corner screens and entry way will fade to a silver gray. Honestly, we have not decided what we will do when the cedar changes color. The deck re-build will somewhat mimic the entryway. Info on the front yard later.

The driveway lesson. Unless you can commit yourself to continual upkeep do not have a finish applied to your concrete driveway. Worst yet, having the finish removed is costly and requires the skills of a specialist. I am using a high powered environmentally friendly chemical stripper paste to remove the old applied finish from the sidewalk adjunct to the driveway. This is immediately necessary to comply with a compliant filed with the city code compliance department. The compliant is racially motivated. City code department rep is a really nice and understanding lady. She's giving me all the time I need.

Again, thanks everyone.

 

[j.w]

Not sure I understand Lou about the racially motivated part? Someone complained about the color of your driveway? I'm confused :dunno:

 

[Becky]

That looks fantastic!

 

[capewind]

WOW is all I can say, That is a lot of BS to deal with, Sorry you have to deal with all that crap!!!

 

[addy1]

I lived in an area in arizona, had to move (sale house) when the hispanic and gangs moved in. I could not shop or read any of the signs in the area. I know what you are going through.

 

[addy1]

Our neighborhood here is wonderful, 97.5% non "minority"

Sorry for you Lou, it makes it hard to enjoy your home and life.

 

[Big Lou]

Over the past several hours it has come to my attention that a number of my recent posts contained inappropriate remarks. Specifically, I regret making any reference to race, ethnic groups and known or inferred incident motivation along with using cenus data and past events as justification for stereotyping. Nothing positive was achieved.

Sincerely,
Lou

 

[j.w]

I'm good Lou..........I've just been working all day on my dna family tree thing and hadn't got back to answering stuff here. That dna stuff is addicting! Now my brain is fried and I need to get tired so I can sleep. Don't worry Lou sometimes we just need to vent what's on our minds and let it all hang out!

 

[MitchM]

Yard looks beautiful, Lou. Well worth the wait!

 

[Big Lou]

Cathy plans to hang colorful small glazed flower pots on the lattice screen today. I've got a big rustic looking star to hang as well.

 

[Big Lou]

Believe it or not we found the best selection of small glazed color pots at Home Depot! Hope to hang them up tomorrow. ( happy glazed pot smile )