new hardscape project for pohonkelapa

[redbeard917]

Here's a local place with a similar color scheme, "Sandy Bottoms" bar & grill.

[_Keith]

Here's a local place with a similar color scheme, "Sandy Bottoms" bar & grill.

"Sandy Bottoms." Got to love the name.

Let's see Paul. Maybe you could name yours "Snarky Bottoms."

[paulgila]

heres the latest on the recent home improvements...

while pops & i worked outside,my sister volunteered to paint one of the rooms which was in dire need of some work.

west end of the slab.

we had some steel diamond plate cut to cover the "drainage gap" so i painted it with rustoleum.

some plants on the east end of the slab,ready to go in the ground.the bags contain horse manure which mattyb donated

(he doesnt have a horse,hmmmmmm.....) for the new planting areas.

[paulgila]

backdoor overhang finally complete with bamboo covering.

mulch in the new planters.

steel plates in place.

[paulgila]

nice shady spot next to backdoor for this rhapis.

everything coming together.

new plantings.the p.hillebrandii was compliments of tropicalb.thanks,dewd!

[FRITO]

nice touches "dewd" , that bamboo thatch adds a lot for a little. I am guessing some ornamental planter pots with palms are in order?

oh yah, explain that electrical jigamabob

Edited October 21, 2008 by FRITO

[paulgila]

you guess correctly,dewd.

my dads an electrician.unfortunately,he decided to head out to the desert for a week instead of finishing all the wiring.

[FRITO]

Any updates Paul?

I am working on my greenhouse still. slowly but surely! I could use your dad for some electrical expertise.

I found an old asian/indian/bali inspired women statue that I gave to my mom a few years ago her head came off but jb weld took care of it. im thinking of usuing the bamboo fencing for decorative siding on the greenhouse and rolling on a stain with water protection on it.

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[SunnyFl]

Any updates Paul?

I am working on my greenhouse still. slowly but surely! I could use your dad for some electrical expertise.

I found an old asian/indian/bali inspired women statue that I gave to my mom a few years ago her head came off but jb weld took care of it. im thinking of usuing the bamboo fencing for decorative siding on the greenhouse and rolling on a stain with water protection on it.

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I hope he posts more pix! I love the color of the house and garden wall - that rocks!

[paulgila]

thanks so much! i will get some new pix tomorrow.

[paulgila]

update on hardscape project:

outside east gate.

chimnea.burning things is fun.

jacuzzi i bought from mattyb.i hope it works.

planting area.look,frito,the light is put together!

[paulgila]

i was thinking of painting these motel chairs black & red.

looking west.

this spot needed plants that wouldnt get too tall.

[paulgila]

ti plants all flowering now.

new wall fountain.cant put the water in till the caulk that plugs up the drain drys.

pinanga sp. doesnt like "lowlando" too much in winter but keeps trying.

from west gate looking east.

[paulgila]

[FRITO]

well done dewd! Better wash out that jacuzzi real gewd!

normal floodlight or is it a yellow or blue,green tinted bulb? you have outdoor rock speakers? whens the party?

[paulgila]

one more looking towards west gate.

[paulgila]

matt says the previous owners only used the spa once or twice for making moonshine.

bulb just white.nuttin too fancy around here.

funny you mention spkrs,i was just wondering what to do about an outdoor sound system.

[FRITO]

cool! I used to be into audio, a hobby fading do to outdoors and plants now.

but www.parts-express.com was a great company to buy supplies from and had quality stuff on bargains.

If you have a home reciever you can wire to outdoor speakers. some outdoor 14/2 speaker wire buried would be a fun project.

a dj booth/tiki bar would be fun too

[paulgila]

yeah,that sounds cool!

[freakypalmguy]

Looks great Paul, I dig the motif.

What about a couple small rock speakers. I think they even make them wireless.

[spockvr6]

Looks great Paul, I dig the motif.

Yeah...lookin cool Paul! I love that blue color.

[paulgila]

thanks larry!

[spockvr6]

thanks larry!

Id still Lysol the heck out of that tub from Matty B though! hehehehhee

[paulgila]

actually he never used it. it was empty the whole time he had it.

i will still give it a good scrubbing,tho.

speaking of the spa,i was thinking of using salt water in it instead of fresh water.anyone have any experience with that?

[Walter John]

I love this pic Paul, that's a palm statement, the same sort I try to make.

As for the chairs, umm, well, how about swapping them for some timber jobs or maybe one of those half tree trunk benche thingies.

[paulgila]

thanks,wal!

i will likely buy some new patio furniture.when i finished the patio,though,all the stores were "un-stocking" that kinda stuff & putting out christmas

decorations even tho it was before halloween

i'll probably keep the motel chairs in any case,they are oldies & not easy to find anymore.

[gsn]

Looks great Paul, I dig the motif.

What about a couple small rock speakers. I think they even make them wireless.

Looks GOOD Paul!

Rock speakers, I was thinking more like Don Ho speakers!

[Hollywood Palms]

Nice work! Ti plants are a great filler and accent.

David

[MattyB]

I never used that jacuzzi. The previous owners said it worked fine. It had left over old people pubic hair in the bottom of it though. Salad anyone?

[paulgila]

i thought i heard u say u were gonna save it & make a pillow.

maybe that was me.

[Jeff Searle]

thanks,wal!

i will likely buy some new patio furniture.when i finished the patio,though,all the stores were "un-stocking" that kinda stuff & putting out christmas

decorations even tho it was before halloween

i'll probably keep the motel chairs in any case,they are oldies & not easy to find anymore.

Paul,

Good to hear your saving the chairs. These are really old and like you said, their getting harder and harder to find. I keep my eyes open all the time for a couple, but haven't found any yet. Give them a good paint job and they'll look great. I like what your doing, the colors on the wall are bold, and will show off nicely as the plants continue to grow in. Hell, I might even sleep out on the floor when I come for a visit. And get some music piped in out there, a couple of landscape lights and it'll be all pimped out! Will we be allowed to drink a cocktail.....or two when I visit? Umm, maybe serve up some of that sushi stuff you guys eat all the time, a fan blowing, maybe a waterfall set up in the corner crashing down, yea. Starting to get the picture, and sounds? I can't wait.

Jeff

[paulgila]

you are welcome anytime,jeff.same with ken. my 2 favorite floridians!

(actually the only ones i have met in person).

landscape lights--check.fountain with rushing water--check.a few palms--check.cocktails--check.

sounds like all yer requirements have been met.

[DoomsDave]

Dewd!

Paul!

Oh, great Prince of Snarkadelica!

I would have GIVEN you my jacuzzi, which I cut up into pieces with [a certain Board denizen's sawz-all] and threw away . .. .

[paulgila]

NOW you tell me!!!

[joe_OC]

Hey Paul,

Your yard looks Amazing! Can't wait to see it all in person.

Joe

[ixigena]

he looks kinda like hank williams II in this pic.

If you dress this top with halved bamboo cuts would looks better. Lebih Bagus!!

[ixigena]

finally adding hardscape on the north side of my house.my parents have been staying in their de-lux motor home in the back 40

& my dad has been working like crazy on my house.here are some pix...

north side of house looking east.gate was built by bob weas(palmgrover) & will separate patio proper from storage area for trash cans & other utilitarian

uses.

If you dress this roof top with halved bamboos will looks better.

Baguss!!

Hendriks

[paulgila]

i need some balinese people to come & do alang-alang!

[tropicalb]

i need some balinese people to come & do alang-alang!

are you sure that's legal Paul?

I'd check with the city first if i were you......

[palmislandRandy]

i was thinking of painting these motel chairs black & red.

Yeah, black metal chairs, great idea ye ever wear shorts