Howdy Y'all!
Sadly, this is the last blog post from the Circle B.
With the exception of finishing the landscape plants (better plants in the spring, so we're going to wait on that), we have completed the final phase of the project. After two months of hard work taming the 'wild' out here, the landscapers have finally loaded their equipment. Of all of our contractors that worked on the house, I have to say that the landscape crew was the best. Hours and hours of moving and shaping dirt, stones, rock walls for the beds, laying grass, installing irrigation, and all with a positive and pleasant attitude every day. But, they are finally outa here!
We've taken some pictures to show you the final results (minus the plants coming in the spring). This is mostly for the benefit of all of you that either haven't visited yet, or aren't neighbors (since they see us almost everyday). For us, the stark difference is the change from just plain ole dirt, to something now manageable. The other noticeable difference is the remarkable absence of dust (well, almost) from pre-landscape days. (After having changed all of the filters in the house twice in 3 months, it gets a bit pricey.)
First of all, we have to start with a pic of sunrise in San Marcos during this time of year. Almost makes you want to get up early! (Okay, not.)
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| Sunrise at the Circle B. |
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| Looking out the front door. |
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| View from the parking area. |
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| Same view, different angle. |
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| Parking stalls for select ranch mates. (Yes, you know who you are....) |
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| The 'Circle B'. (Our mason had a few too many beers.) |
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| Detached garage waiting for new grass (and plants) next week. |
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| The Arch. Mandatory Tuscan design element :-). |
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| View of the side walkway to the front door. |
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| Same view, different angle. |
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| More of the side walkway to the driveway. |
Moving to the backyard, we've had some changes there as well.
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| Patio deck before the staining process last week. |
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| Patio deck after the stain was applied. |
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| Same patio deck, different view. |
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| Outdoor bar and BBQ area. A 'must have' for all carnivores! |
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| Upper pool deck. |
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| Lower pool deck/patio. |
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| Thank God for sod. Instant grass! |
Well, that's about it. We want to thank y'all for helping keep us sane during this long journey, and remember that there is always a guest room here with your name on it. Come visit us, y'hear!
All our best to you and yours,
- John and Jan -
