Need a 12x12 deck built.

Yes I did. Couple of posts I made on FB about it so far:

So far so good. Spent about 25 minutes in it messing with the controls and different seating positions. Only thing I'm mildly annoyed with is the set up feels like it was built for someone about 6 inches shorter. I guess I should have expected that. The sweet spot is the lounger. I can drop low and that gets my neck right where I need it. The over the neck jets I was excited about are so far apart that even on me they are like arm socket joint jets. lol But you can use one at a time. Feeling pretty relaxed.

This morning:

I'm not going to get overly excited, because I had some great expectations after the surgeries last year that slowly faded after a few days. But this morning after using the tub last night, I would put a reduction in morning pain at 70%. Which is insane. I was able to just get out of bed instead of doing a vigorous mental assessment to plan how I was going to try and swing my legs out without impacting my back, etc etc. I didn't hobble to the bathroom. I wasn't still hobbling ten minutes later to let Ramona out and start my coffee. And I slept for 9 hours. Only minor issue was I got in it so late in the day, my body retained the heat throughout the night, even after showering off. Maybe I'm just a little excited.



I don't feel like I'm 18 or anything, but I feel pretty good.

[chronical]

Did you get it going?

Man, I hope this thing is going by tomorrow, but I have to fill it, do a trial run, dump it, then fill it again. It's taking this guy some time, I actually feel a bit sorry for him. He underestimated the parts, we sat down and talked about it, and without any prompting from me he said to make up for it he would run power to the shed for free.

That nutcase that wanted $2800 said it would cost $1000 just to dig the trench for the shed. And that wasn't even included in that $2800 estimate...

[Chili]

Electric getting run to the shed, which will now become a small workshop and keep the garage clean for the Mustang. Tub wiring is already buried. We were going to go under the eves originally, but I like this much better. Ramona the Border Collie with the photobomb.

Sweet.. What time will that thing be up to 102?

Electric getting run to the shed, which will now become a small workshop and keep the garage clean for the Mustang. Tub wiring is already buried. We were going to go under the eves originally, but I like this much better. Ramona the Border Collie with the photobomb.

[chronical]

I have a bunch of regular torches I use for both ambiance and mosquito repellent. I enjoy the fire. Thanks though.

Cool! My tub was delivered Wednesday and is being wired tomorrow. I'll let you know how the experience is as well as quality and price.
I tried to post a picture of my little set up but I can't attach a picture from my iphone apparently.

[black2002ls]

Thanks. It has been a loooong road. lol Couple more minor projects and I'm "finished" with this stage. Even done with buying interior furniture minus maybe replacing 2 items at some point. Next big project will be the Master Bath, but that will probably be a bit down the road. I'm going to take a big break once this is done, maybe do some more traveling. Electric should be finished today, guy has been working his ass off on it. Hopefully have the tub usable by the end of the weekend.

I am trading a wall oven that needs some work for a hot tub that needs a control board. We are looking at pouring a 20x20 patio as soon as some funds free up. I am planning the hot tub and an outdoor "kitchen", at the very least a bricked/stoned grill. Though it will probably be next spring before that happens. The first order of business on the exteriorwill be gutters with in ground drains, followed by grading and a new yard.

Looking good! I can't wait until we are at the point with ours that we can start on the outside!

Thanks. It has been a loooong road. lol Couple more minor projects and I'm "finished" with this stage. Even done with buying interior furniture minus maybe replacing 2 items at some point. Next big project will be the Master Bath, but that will probably be a bit down the road. I'm going to take a big break once this is done, maybe do some more traveling. Electric should be finished today, guy has been working his ass off on it. Hopefully have the tub usable by the end of the weekend.

[black2002ls]

Looking good! I can't wait until we are at the point with ours that we can start on the outside!

I have a bunch of regular torches I use for both ambiance and mosquito repellent. I enjoy the fire. Thanks though.

[chronical]

Not sure if you are interested but, I bought some solar powered led tiki torches and I love the shit out of them. They are on all night Snd I don't have to do anything to get the ambiance. If yours are for Mosquitos, they make one that is both. For me, it's better than having to deal with oils and open flames.
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[DON SVO]

Especially when you plug up a bunch of jets so the one special jet is handing out massages for the prostate.

[BradM]

Looks badass Eric.

I've learned that you can never underestimate the awesomeness of air infused blowing hot water and good whiskey.

Especially when you plug up a bunch of jets so the one special jet is handing out massages for the prostate.

[Sean88gt]

Looks badass Eric.

I've learned that you can never underestimate the awesomeness of air infused blowing hot water and good whiskey.

[Leah]

Me lift rocks? Hell to the no. I'm probably going to get a propane set up anyway. I found a pretty cool one at Lowes.

This is like the one we got for camping and love it. You could build (read: have someone else build) a surround to make it look nice then you'd have it if you ever needed it to be portable.

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was your contractor reasonable? I want a similar cover put over my patio and been looking for a fair guy. I'm in Little Elm but wouldn't mind getting a quote from him if he comes this way. Mines more of an L shape but probably close to the same size. And of course I have to pick out rock and do my fire pit this summer too! seems like a common theme

I have a guy that's extremely reasonable. His guy is more reasonable, but he's never available. If you're interested, pm me and I'll send his info.