A Work in Process ....

"Ongoing Projects"
A while back I posted about all of the "ongoing" projects we had planned for our backyard. 

(for a look at the ridiculously long list click here)

High on my list of priorities was our outdoor room. 

A room that would house our barbecue as well

as a fireplace and seating area. 

Here is the future sight looking from the grove

to the future site.

This is looking from the house to the future site.

and the site to the house.

We were teased early in December. A crew showed up

and began preparing the pad.

and got it ready to pour footings and

the pad.  It also included all electrical and gas planning.

and then it rained and rained and rained.....

Finally, last week, it was dry enough to

pour the pad.  To my delight this big dog

appeared.

and the concrete had to travel from the big dog ....

all the way through this hose....

to ....

Here. 

I don't think I was the only one excited about the concrete.

and this week we got a delivery of wood and a fireplace box.

 After yesterday

we had something that looked like this.

I actually got to design the fireplace yesterday, and no

it isn't going to be in the middle of the space.

There's really

no telling how long this process will go on, but

it was fun to see the progress so far.

and so far....so good.