…and landscaping the backyard. Actually, I had a pool built in January, 1999, so I guess you could say it’s only been 1 1/2 years. I picked a good time of year to do it too - June in Arizona.
I’ve had a hell of a time getting motivated, but now I’m getting pretty excited about it and seeing the final (well, not really final) result. Right now I’m digging the trenches for the irrigation system (Automatic irrigation is a “nice thing to have” in most states. It’s “mandatory” in Arizona.) It’s taking forever. I can’t use a ditch-witch where I’m digging right now (between the pool and the wall) because there isn’t enough space. After I get done digging, all I have to do is:
-Install the irrigation system, maybe electrical wiring, hell, maybe a gas line. Fill in the trench
-Plant about 4 plants/small trees
-Maybe install little light fixtures to shine on the plants at night
-Sod the east (wide) side of the yard
-Put down plastic in the west (narrow) side of the yard and around the pool to prevent weeds from growing
-Lay gravel down in the west (narrow) side of the yard and around the pool
-Put some small boulders around the pool, particulary the plants
-Lay down a flagstone walkway along the west side of my yard
That’s it. Nothing to it really. I figure everything else will be a snap compared to digging this damn trench. I was going to reward myself with a BBQ smoker/grill as soon as I’m finished, but first I’m going to reward myself with a professional (LMT, that is) massage, with particular attention paid to the small of my back and my hamstrings, especially the left hamstring.
Yeah, it’s mundane, but I’ll probably update this thread occasionally just to help keep myself motivated if nothing else. Oh, and you’re all invited to a barbecue at my house once I’m finished.