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Thanks 8-) We decided to order the concrete instead of mixing it. We now have it poured and it's ready for the stone floor to be installed.

I found a ladder on CL. I just need mounting hardware for it. I got the drain and we are getting ready to mix the concrete for each side of the pool deck and the stone will go on top. I picked up some sample stones, and they are sitting next to the ladder.

I got the gravel in for the lower patio (i'm so glad to get that dirt covered up). I also got the trim on around the pool edge. There will still be one more thin piece I am going to glue on over the screw heads. The stone floor will hang a little over the trim. I'm hoping to pour the concrete in...

There is a gap there. The pool wall itself is a little too high on one side. If I have to change it, I will probley try to lower the one side.

Codes would not let me. It had to be 25ft from the house if it was inground and only 5ft for above. Although I have seen many ingrounds in the area that are closer than 25ft. If I were doing the pool only, it would not be nearly as much work. I am adding a lot of extras.

Yes it is. I work at home so I have a lot of time on my hands sometimes.

That is concrete board. I am either going with tile or natural stone for the floor. That will go on top of the concrete board.

My palm trees made it thru the winter. I got some more work done this spring.

I got this area formed up for concrete and backfilled so I could plant some palms.

I went to the nursury to ask about palms and they had these on clearance. I couldn't pass it up and I went ahead and pick bought them for $19 each.

forms mostley off. The faces of the walls will be covered with something. Next will be filling in the retaining wall areas. Also the dirt is a little low on the lower floor. So I will need to add more dirt then gravel. Here are a few updated pics from the front. Still have a little work...

We poured the concrete for the all the walls and steps. It looked like it was going to rain. It was a tough call to make, but I decided to go with it and it turned out good. It poured rain on the concrete truck all the way here, but did nothing, but sprinkle here and then it cleared up right...

Here is some I forgot to post last year. Walls are almost formed. Part of the plywood laid down and cleaned up a little. Almost ready to pour walls and steps.