Big Barn’s Retirement Farm Shop

[ovrszd]

I should have poured this back door patio before I finished my yard. Now I don't want to drive a concrete truck to the back door tearing up the yard. So thought maybe I could just build a patio out of paving stone. My biggest concern is the perimeter. PT lumber won't last long enough since I plan to live another 26 years. So guessing I'll need to form a concrete perimeter. Mix it all by hand I guess.

Really stupid of me to not do this in the proper order.....

 

[Otto Syracuse]

Is it too far for a pumper truck?

I should have poured this back door patio before I finished my yard. Now I don't want to drive a concrete truck to the back door tearing up the yard. So thought maybe I could just build a patio out of paving stone. My biggest concern is the perimeter. PT lumber won't last long enough since I plan to live another 26 years. So guessing I'll need to form a concrete perimeter. Mix it all by hand I guess.

Really stupid of me to not do this in the proper order.....

 

[ovrszd]

Re: Big Barn痴 Retirement Farm Shop

Is it too far for a pumper truck?

Probably. Pumper would set on the gravel in the upper part of this pic. Patio would be at the double door.

 

[Big Barn]

Gotta love drone shots.

 

[Big Barn]

Really stupid of me to not do this in the proper order.....

It’s my opinion unless you are a millionaire it is impossible to do things in the proper order when building a new forever house.

Things change. Needs/wants, interests, ideas and finances to name a few off the top of my head.

I like to think that I planned for change.

 

[Big Barn]

Terry you have a very nice place, I guess you don't use salt on the pavers. Is the gate to keep Mark out?

We don’t get much snow, Peter. If necessary I spread ice melter on the asphalt though.

Mark has to use the gated SERVICE lane.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

I知 into Day 3 of pressure washing hardscape areas around the house.

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I don稚 know about you guys but I find i really need to take frequent breaks and limit myself to 3-4 hours a day. Getting old sucks....

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Secret entrance from the street behind garage.
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This algae growth in the PNW is annoying to say the least.

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The pavers under the porte cochere however just got washed for the first time in 26 years. A tip I just learned recently is how brake cleaner removes oil stains from concrete and concrete pavers.

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I figure I have another 3-5 part days to go....

You just explained me to a Tee. Take a break in the shade, sipping on some water, getting a bit of rest and cooling off.

Don't get old, don't die young either.

 

[lostcreekranch]

I’m into Day 3 of pressure washing hardscape areas around the house.

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I don’t know about you guys but I find i really need to take frequent breaks and limit myself to 3-4 hours a day. Getting old sucks....

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Secret entrance from the street behind garage.
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This algae growth in the PNW is annoying to say the least.

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The pavers under the porte cochere however just got washed for the first time in 26 years. A tip I just learned recently is how brake cleaner removes oil stains from concrete and concrete pavers.

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I figure I have another 3-5 part days to go....

“Getting old sucks....”

NOT getting old .. sucks even more.

 

[Big Barn]

Here is an example of unplanned consequences.

Shortly after building my house (1994) we had a landscaper go broke after special ordering a load of Pin Oak tress.

I decided to line both sides of my driveway with them. They were 8-10 feet tall/2 inch diameter.....




This small parking area adjacent to the garage was an after thought a few years after the tree was planted. Kind of thought it was a little close to the tree but the extra 12 inch radius paved area was necessary for balance.




AFTER the pavers lifted I RElandcaped the area behind it with the swales and berms to kind of match.


I tell people I was planning a skateboard park for my daughter but couldn’t get funding.

 

[Big Barn]

“Getting old sucks....”

NOT getting old .. sucks even more.

Amen.