The entire weekend can only be described as gross, weather wise. Very cold, very wet. I had really hoped to get the rest of the tomatoes and all of the peppers in this weekend, but they would have been ticked at getting put in that cold goo that is currently my yard. So I spared them that, though they'll still have to deal with their current cramped quarters another few days.
Plan B was to get the old plum tree down for the fence expansion. Plan B went out the window with the rain.
Plan C was to get more patio planning done. That went well. Our guy we were hoping on came thru and his schedule is looking OK for getting this done soon. The permit process it turning into a huge headache, but that wasn't unexpected. I won't be posting any more about THAT in case they read blogs. Hey they fly their planes over houses to see if you added decks so it isn't that far of a stretch. :)
We did make a trip out to to a landscape supply place or two. Good thing we made that trip. Pavers look different in person than in the catalog. We changed our minds in what we wanted and this change will likely save us a bit of dough!. Next stop was to check out decking materials. I'm interested in the third generation composite stuff that is out there for decks now. I particularly like the Ipe inspired deck from Fiberon. Unfortunately I HATE all the deck makers composite posts and railings. The shiny plastic thing-yuck. Right now we are leaning towards composite decking and cedar posts with aluminum balusters.
I spent a few hours working on the plumbing research for the pond. This is WAY more complicated then I originally thought. We are not going with an Aquascape kit or their typical layout. I want low maintenance which means skimmer and sieve and UV and bottom drain and about a thousand different valves. Hubs is going to freak when he see's all this. I wonder if stealth pond plumbers can be hired. I got a promotion on Friday. Seems like that could be a good way to spend the pay raise!
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