Thursday, May 14, 2009

We're Half Way There...

Regrettably, the natural light in these photos is pre-thunderstorm crap, but - yeehaw - the pergola has been installed (stay tuned for the unforgettable saga) and the fence is raised. Now all we need is the lighting (another, albeit less interesting, story), stone floor and the landscaping and we'll be all set for the year.




It's actually freakin' awesome in the sun - you'll have to trust me till I can take some more pics. And when the floor is in it's going to be a tiny, shaded oasis in the midst of a slightly less tiny, less shady oasis. See the little buds on my honey locust? (Does that sound kind of dirty??)

Next year comes with its own set of garden upgrades, but let's not get ahead of ourselves...
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  1. MardelMay 14, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    Fabulous pergola! It looks really awesome in the space and I can't wait to see the rest develop.

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  2. AnonymousMay 14, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    Hope it goes smoothly ... relatively speaking ...

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  3. materfamiliasMay 14, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    You are going to love your pergola, I know! I'm crazy about the way mine looks in sunshine -- the play of light and shadow -- and it's going to be so cool watching it changes with the vines growing over it. Enjoy!

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  4. WendyBMay 14, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    I can barely remember what it's like to have outdoor space.

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  5. from the right bankMay 14, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    How exciting! It's really coming along out there.

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  6. AnonymousMay 14, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    Doing a "happy dance"- So this means you found a fab carpenter at a fab price?

    Woot, woot! So will this space be your new blogging space?

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  7. K.LineMay 14, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    Mardel: Thanks! You will be in on all the action (for better or worse!)

    Sal: Wait till I tell you the story about how they built this, tore it down and started again...

    materfamilias: That's just it - I love the dapples of light on the wood and the shade and the fact that it draws one's eye away from the hideousness behind it. Thanks!

    Wendy: What do you need with outdoor space what with Manhattan being at your constant access!

    Thanks Alek! (I hope I spelled that right...)

    GJ: The carpenter was never really in question - we've worked with him before and we like and trust him and his work. The thing is, there's just a ton of wood and work in this. Which costs. We cut the price by saving a couple of features till next year. But it was still pretty hideously $$$.

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  8. JulesMay 15, 2009 at 1:36 AM

    I am getting excited for your Pergola K.Line.;D And have a great day ahead.;D

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  9. La Belette RougeMay 15, 2009 at 2:09 AM

    OMG, I LOVE it. Are we going to have partio christening party??

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  10. UnknownMay 15, 2009 at 4:00 AM

    Have a wonderful weekend,can't wait to see the next shot!

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  11. AnonymousMay 15, 2009 at 11:08 PM

    Oh but you'll have this place forever, and it will add a lot of value K-line, I can not wait to see the finished product ~= )

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  12. drollgirlMay 16, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    i love it! i am crazy for little shady patches on a nice day. it just feels so good. ah. wish i was in one right now. :)

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  13. K.LineMay 17, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    Summer: Thanks. I'll keep you posted.

    Bel: I've been thinking about that! Let me keep you posted. Of course, you have a standing invitation for some wine and cheese! (I suppose I need some furntiture first - not so in the budget this summer...)

    Thanks Solo. You too!

    GJ: Excellent rationale. Thank you.

    droll: I'm crazy for them too. I'm going to take some more photos and torture you with them.

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