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 Still Not Completed - So-Far Pictures!
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This project, as some of you know, was "supposed" to be completed by August 1st!!!
So, these are my "so-far" pictures, but show how it is shaping up!

The "2" corners of the deck are five feet and the corners graduate to eight deep.

When I designed the pool and decking, I chose the swirl effect on the length. It came out really nice. That, I'm happy with! In the center of this, the large section of the deck, which is 15ft wide and the length of the deck, which is 75ft, is where my Zen Waterfall is going. Thanks to some great ideas I got from one of my blogstream buddies, AKUAKATHLEEN from "Looking Behind Gets You Ahead." Thanks Kat!!

On the right, it looks like Sir Edgar Allan's "butt." He's the only one that has "pool priviledges."

So, what is left is the Cabana which is going to be built next week. Outside the pool area there will be a deck for the grill and table and chairs and ...maybe....even some people!!! The Cabana will hold my whicker set, table and 4 chairs, a ceiling fan with a light, my frig and a couple of whicker cabinets.

I look forward to it being self-contained as now, being as far from the house as it is, I'm getting just a little more exercise than I am used to!!!!
Posted by Solid Ground at 12:08 AM - 26 Comments   Add a Comment  
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Solid, that is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! I've always wanted a swimming pool, and I'm so very happy you now have one, and such a gorgeous one, too!

I guess if you vanish for a few days from blogstream, we'll know where you are! LOL! I'm glad it's finally coming together, after all the major headaches you've had with it...
 
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by Renegade (PM , CC ) on Thursday September 21, 2006 @ 1:34 AM




Wonderful creation...serenity point! It is looking beautiful

And I love your new background too....Solid is renovating and redecorating and creating...This is a very good sign...

Love Colo
 
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by Coloconnect (PM , CC ) on Thursday September 21, 2006 @ 1:39 AM




Hey girl, was just ready to crash...so tired, then saw your message!
Thanks, it is coming along, slowly but...

I told you that you and "N" have to come down and we can do it up! YEAH!!!



I can't wait until it's done. Have more workers coming in the morning.

I swim in that pool EVERYDAY and EVERYNIGHT!!! It's my safe haven, it's like a pond in the woods...in fact I fell asleep on the float the other night...slept for about 4 hours and that's long for me!!!

I'm a water baby anyway. Could never stay out of it!!

Later gal...Love ya!!!
 
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by Solid Ground (PM , CC ) on Thursday September 21, 2006 @ 1:43 AM




Ohh wow! That looks great! We were thinking about a pool but i think we're going to go for an outdoor spa thingy. Just so we can have it hot in the winter and cool in the summer. It's a lot less work keeping it clean too. I love to swim tho. Just going to have to get out there in the beach more often huh? That is looking so nice and tropical too Solid. I bet it's fun to be in. It's looking so great!!!  
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by Rosie (PM , CC ) on Thursday September 21, 2006 @ 1:46 AM




You need the old reliable sign on the fence. "Don't pee in my pool. I don't swim in your toilet!!"  
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by Squash4brains (PM , CC ) on Thursday September 21, 2006 @ 1:47 AM




Thanks!!! It's been a long time in the making but it's coming together now. Good things come to those who wait...I'm looking forward to something GREAT happening!

And yes, the serenity. It's where I go, especially late at night...light some candles, lay on the float and look at the beautiful stars.

It doesn't get better than this. With what is going on, inside and out!!!

Thanks for the compliment on my background. I was up late last night and changed both Blogs..the other background is my "other" safe haven that I posted when I first came onto blogstrem.
It's the springs...crystal clear water and my private Island!!!

I'm just a creative fool this week... (????)

Your looking pretty good there gal!!! WEEEEWWWW!!!!
So Cool!!! Love..Solid
 
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by Solid Ground (PM , CC ) on Thursday September 21, 2006 @ 1:57 AM




Hi Rosie girl!!! You'll just love that swim spa, if that's what your thinking of getting. A huge hot tub to swim in!!! It's awesome!!

Fortunately, my pool is heated, plus I AM in Florida, so 9 months out of the year I can swim without the heat!!

Come on over for a dip!!!! Anytime!!!

Love ya gal...Solid
 
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by Solid Ground (PM , CC ) on Thursday September 21, 2006 @ 2:01 AM




HEY SQUASHER!!!!!!

NO sign. Just mine.

Hum, I like that, YEAH!!! All mine!!!

Finally, something that's...all mine!!!

Peace & Love my friend...Solid
 
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by Solid Ground (PM , CC ) on Thursday September 21, 2006 @ 2:03 AM




How inviting!  
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by blumoon (PM , CC ) on Thursday September 21, 2006 @ 8:42 AM




Ah! The sweet life of a Floridian. Take along a computer and you could live out there. The heck with the exercise part. My kudos, of course, to the design engineer. I, too, like the new look of your blog. May I be the first to apply for the 'poolboy' position?  
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by lagniappe (PM , CC ) on Thursday September 21, 2006 @ 10:12 AM




Hi blu...all are invited, ya know?

I'll send directions!!!


Good to see you...Peace gal...Solid
 
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by Solid Ground (PM , CC ) on Thursday September 21, 2006 @ 12:26 PM




Gee Thanks lag for the compliment on both my blog AND my pool design!! How cool is that??

Oh, and I'm taking applications/interviewing for the "poolboy" position!!!

(I can HEAR REN laughing so hard right now because I can't even keep a Housekeeper more than a week...they think I'm DIFFICULT...Go Figure?)

Anyway, in a couple of weeks when all is completed and Solid is happy I'm going to be BLOGGING from my pool with a web cam.
A ONE TIME event, trust me...I hide mine from myself. All kidding aside, I use it to talk to my sister in Georgia, my cousins in Philly...BUT..

I thought it would be cool. It will be "A Night With Solid, if you Dare!" And believe me, many will black out on that night!!!

I'm geting silly and have lots to do here today. In fact, i have an appointment in town in about 30 minutes.

check back with you all tonight if I get everythign done!!

Have a great day lag...you made mine!!

Go Eagles!!! Go Gators!!!

Peace brother...Solid
 
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by Solid Ground (PM , CC ) on Thursday September 21, 2006 @ 12:39 PM




Beautiful photos. Looks very inviting. Thanks once again for your epiphany bringing comment on my blog.  
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by ^BELLE^ (PM , CC ) on Thursday September 21, 2006 @ 10:30 PM




Thanks ^BELLE^, I really am enjoying the pool, the peace and quiet!


I meant every word!! I wish you so much Peace and Strength as you journey through the darkness, pulling in all of the positive energy that is always around you, but in times of uncertainty is hard to see and feel, but they are the "glimpses" that I call Hope.

I "live" for these times!!! Hope is my Life Line!! May it be yours!!

Peace & Love...Solid
 
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by Solid Ground (PM , CC ) on Thursday September 21, 2006 @ 11:33 PM




Does that pool have a guest house??  
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by Squash4brains (PM , CC ) on Thursday September 21, 2006 @ 11:40 PM




Cute, Squash Man!!!

You always make me smile!!

Stay Cool my Friend...Peace..Love...Solid
 
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by Solid Ground (PM , CC ) on Friday September 22, 2006 @ 12:08 AM





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by Topaz (PM , CC ) on Friday September 22, 2006 @ 10:37 AM




Hi Solid

I love the pool and the wood decking - here in California we have what is called "cool" decking which is kinda like swirled cement with air pockets - it is not suppost to get hot - but trust me - it does - but it is nice to wash off and keep clean. It looks like your get plenty of use and I know you will enjoy it. Great design. God Bless - LfL
 
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by LookinforLucy (PM , CC ) on Friday September 22, 2006 @ 11:34 PM




Thank You Topaz!!!

I hope that you also, have a wonderful weekend!!!

Thank You...Peace my Friend...Solid
 
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by Solid Ground (PM , CC ) on Saturday September 23, 2006 @ 12:19 AM




Thanks a lot Lucy!!! I am enjoying it!! It's very relaxing being in the water!!!

I do enjoy the look and feel of wood, so warm. The job was massive due to the amount/the size decking I wanted, and the swirl effect. But it's all worth it now, having that part, anyway...completed!!!

Still have the Cabana to be built and that for me is very essential to relaxing, having everything handy!! And of course, the deck outside the privacy fence for the grill and dinners, when entertaining. I do enjoy having folks over and spending a relaxing evening, so it's working for me!!! And also, for others!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting on my lastest "nightmare!"



Have a great weekend and Much Peace to you Lucy...Love...Solid
 
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by Solid Ground (PM , CC ) on Saturday September 23, 2006 @ 12:28 AM




Can I come down and take a 'dip'?

Love you
Lucy
 
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by Lucy. (PM , CC ) on Saturday September 23, 2006 @ 12:43 AM




Hi Solid,
When you get the cabana built, you will be in need of a qualified Cabana Boy. I am eminently qualified, as I spelled both cabana and eminently correctly. I don't swim worth a darn, but if the bottom of the pool needs cleaning, I do a mean impersonation of a rock.
 
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by Squash4brains (PM , CC ) on Saturday September 23, 2006 @ 1:17 AM




Anytime...tonight is fine!! Only, you have to hurry because I go down every morning around 2AM.


Take a plane...a fast train, but get here if you can!!!

So good to see you Luce!!!

I Love Lucy...Solid
 
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by Solid Ground (PM , CC ) on Saturday September 23, 2006 @ 1:19 AM




You are relentless!!!!

How about references? At least "3"!!!

But, if all else fails, after the boulders arrive, if you can do a good rendition of ET with the stuffed animals...your IN!!!!!

ROCK ON Squash Man...My Buddy...Love ya...Solid
 
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by Solid Ground (PM , CC ) on Saturday September 23, 2006 @ 1:31 AM




Your pool looks beautiful and I also like the new look of your blog.  
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by Gina2 (PM , CC ) on Saturday September 23, 2006 @ 6:27 PM




Thanks Gina for your compliment on "both."

I will enjoy the pool much more...after LOVE BUG SEASON is over!!!!

May and September for 2 LONG weeks...I have another week to go!

So good to see you and thanks for commenting on my pool!!!
Peace gal...Solid
 
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by Solid Ground (PM , CC ) on Sunday September 24, 2006 @ 8:30 PM


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   
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