Good job!

And in pic #4 I see quite a few new palms on a big new berm. Wonder who did that?

We need to see more pics of those, too.

Haa you caught that did 'ya.

Just about 25 types and 30 planted.

Yep we hired a new landscaper took a chance in "Jimbo's landscapes" :beer3:

He had the lowest prices in town..........

Also the help of Fl State plant folks which I thank very much for their help in design and approvals with ARC and a unique design.

only 25 types???

can't wait to see it.

hope you're still in business & workin cheap when I finally move down there.:smiley:

Pool dropped in place
 

It took 4 tries to get it just right.

Pool & rocks took just under 2 hours, not bad for my first pool.

Amazingly it was level without any adjustment.

While the crane was there I had two huge rocks to locate.

One was 1850lbs the other 725.

Cathy tied the knots (sailing exp helped)

Jimbo. You are somethin' else.

I just saw that solar airplane and thought of you. Too bad you didn't think of it first.

You are on the cutting edge. The reason I like you is that you aren't afraid of work and doing things yourself and you are a thrifty guy and you are always thinking outside the box.

I may not always agree with you, but I admire you for sure.

Is this the project on Hillsborough off Anna Marie.
We wondered what was going on?

yes, stop by and say hello anytime

Jim,

What an impressive job that you are doing. Like Sinatra sang, I did it my way......

Okay...when's the christening???? I copied A-4 and went out to get a speedo this afternoon after seeing the install. Looks wonderful!

Please don't tell my mother I asked this impertinent question, but nosey me wants to know about what percentage you saved and pocketed with the pool doing it "your way".

I LOVE saving money. You never know when you'll need it.

Water
 

Hey Solar Bob . . . . . you got water in the beast yet? The Mayor, me, and 3 others have new speedo's we're ready to try out.
:plane:

Ok had the next building dept inspection yesterday, all clear to back fill and rough in electric approved with all types of required grounding.

In the first pic the pond rough in is visible

Better shot of pond, there will be a second one above this one with a spillway.

Concrete work
 

The way these trucks work they charge a delivery fee of $125 for anything under 5 yards.

I needed about 2.75 for the pergola foundation steps and pump platform.

A few weeks ago we were driving around the premier homes a new area and saw there were several with front patio's, I measured them and promised Cathy she could have it just needed to move some bushes around slap a 2x4 form and throw in the concrete.

So I got 5 yards from Evans (best price) for just under $500, I could have had 2.75 yards for $400.

So it was almost free.

Here's a pic just roughing in the knee high wall.

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