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Pool decking poured

The pathways and decking areas were poured today. They still need to resurface it with the Sundeck and apply the Indian Wheat color that I selected.
I really disliked these plain concrete steps from our side garage door, so they're getting a makeover. They'll be semi-circular steps, then covered in flagstone to hide the seams.
I also added more decking from the pool area to connect with the garage side door, seen below.
Here's the view from our bedroom deck area.
Here comes the hose filled with concrete.















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Callisto said…
Lookin' good!
June 10, 2008 11:48 PM
Lisa said…
Making good progress over there!
June 11, 2008 5:32 AM
It's Been a Day! said…
was lindsay checking out the progress of the pool or checking out the workers!! jk. Looking good over there. It will be done very soon!!
June 11, 2008 6:57 AM
Conni said…
Holy Schnikies!
This looks awesome. When will it be done? I've got my suit on anxiouly awaiting the open house (or pool)
June 11, 2008 8:15 AM
~ Tina said…
WOW - it's really coming along! How exciting! Great call on the re-do of the back step area and decking to join it. Will you do anything by the a/c units as a camoflage of sorts?
June 11, 2008 12:25 PM
Unknown said…
Making progress! It's looking better and better every time.
June 11, 2008 3:11 PM
Julie said…
I have had zero time the last several weeks to read any blogs and my goodness, things are really coming along with your pool! That is so exciting!!! It's looking great!
June 14, 2008 12:02 AM
Kelly said…
Yes, Tina! There will be a stone wall that is built to hide the two air conditioning units. Good observation.
June 14, 2008 12:20 AM
Lonna said…
kind of crazy how the sludgy wet cement can move so fast through that little hose. It is almost done. I can hardly believe it. Besides the flagstone on the steps, and the cement paint, you basically just need to add some water.

I am really excited for you. What a treat it will be for you and your family to look no further than your own backyard for some summer relaxation.
June 14, 2008 12:18 PM
Kellie said…
Hurry up pool!
June 15, 2008 3:59 PM
ninnies said…
Mom! I didn't realize you took that picture of me! How embarassing....next time, at least get me to look. lol.
-Lindsey-
June 16, 2008 5:24 PM
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