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[Bing125]

Now that the rain has stopped they are working on copping and the water fall. Talked to PB about the size of the rocks in the waterfall being too big and he was already working it.

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[kimkats]

I want to see the person taking those rocks up to there! I see the ramp, walkway and wheelbarrow but even still that had to be some muscles to get them there!

That is going to be awesome when it is done!

Are you saying he was reworking the rocks BEFORE you said anything?

Kim

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I want to see the person taking those rocks up to there! I see the ramp, walkway and wheelbarrow but even still that had to be some muscles to get them there!

That is going to be awesome when it is done!

Are you saying he was reworking the rocks BEFORE you said anything?

Kim

 

[Bing125]

Are you saying he was reworking the rocks BEFORE you said anything?

Kim

Yes. He read my mind and knew it was not proportionate.


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[Bing125]

Ok opinion time. See the retaining wall behind the spa? Should we step it down (as is), slope it down, or make it all the same height? It will be flagstone capped.


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[bmoreswim]

I'd say stepped because you've got a lot of angles with the steps and slide. I think it would flow better stepped.

 

[Marlahoutex]

Agree with bmoreswim. Think the stepped goes with the angles. Plus it doesn't hide the steps to the slide.

 

[kimkats]

Stepped down............it ties in with the steps for the slide.

You can see how heavy the bucket of rocks is just by looking at the one guy holding it. I bet he is hurting by the end of the day at your pool build!

Kim

 

[Bing125]

So I am leaning toward sloping it down. Then there will also be a little flat part at the end of the wall where someone could sit and talk to the people in the spa.

 

[Cajun]

I would hide as much of the stairs as possible but that's just me. I really can't wait to see the finished product. I really like the design and your use of what was basically and unusable sloped yard into your design.

 

[Crackerjack4u]

I think whatever you decide to do it's going to be gorgeous when it's completed.

 

[Bing125]

So we have run into our first major problem.



If you look at the existing platform and the raised spa they were supposed to be at the same level. However, the raised platform is currently 3 inches higher than what the spa deck will end up being. When I talked to the PB last week he said it would be 6 inches and look more like a step. I was ok with that but now that it is only 3 inches it feels like a trip hazard. They are pouring the deck and stairs later this week so we will be meeting with the PB soon to discuss options. In the beginning he said he would make us happy even if it meant he lost money. We will see how this works out.

 

[Helen203]

Sorry about the construction hiccup. I am distracted by how great your coping looks -- hope mine turns out that well!!

 

[kimkats]

I bet he will make it good as he wants his check. Push for what YOU want. I like the idea of it all being the same level so it all flows.

Kim

 

[emil]

Any updates?

 

[Bing125]

Sorry I haven't put up any updates lately. Here is the progress as of today.



The PB is making the spa and steps level with the existing platform, so that is good. Now we have to sit in the spa this weekend and make sure the kids will have their head about the waterline because it will now be 3 inches higher than before. We also have to decide on Blue Granite or Aqua Blue Pebble Sheen. We are torn. I will download my camera this weekend and post more pictures.

 

[Crackerjack4u]

Wow that is looking awesome. It looks like some kind of massive water ride at Disney Land, instead of a mere residential pool. It is going to be the BOMB when it's finished.

 

[Bing125]

Here is another one from the top of the slide.



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Thanks Crackerjack.

 

[FunFinder]

Wow! My kids are really tired after swimming in our little pool, but your kids are going to be WIPED OUT after swimming and climbing those stairs to the awesome slide!

 

[Marlahoutex]

Maybe you need to install a slide lift!

 

[Crackerjack4u]

LOL Marla I thought the other day when I was looking at these pics about how with me being disabled, I'd never be able to make the climb to the top, and they'd have to put in an escalator, or something to get me up there, but yes as tall as it is, a slide lift or LOL Sky lift would also do the trick.