Yearly Archives: 2007
Another website update
I have updated my website, tunnel13.com, Lighthouses of the Oregon Coast with new pictures of the Yaquina Head Lighthouse and the Heceta Head Lighthouse. My son and I took some summer break time and went to Newport Oregon. We went … Continue reading
Website Update
I have updated my website with new pics from the Oregon Coast in our Umpqua River Lighthouse page. We stopped along Hwy 101 at a rest stop just above the lighthouse. You can see the unique red lens even without … Continue reading
Back Yard Landscape Facelift
I have finally finished the landscaping project that connects the new patio and the new deck that was built over the old patio coming off of the kitchen. Before… After We used some of the old bricks left over from … Continue reading
Build a Deck Project, Phase II
Ok, first some revisions to “phase I”. I went ahead and extended the deck 1 foot out the other side after all, so it is a full 16 ft deck. I had to remove the old awning before I could … Continue reading
Build a Deck Project, Phase I
Now that the new patio is done, for the most part, (there are still some fence boards to mend, stain and gravel edging etc) I have started on the new deck that will be placed over the existing (older) patio … Continue reading
Anniversary in Monterey California
Last April was our 5th anniversary and we wanted to do something special so we took a trip to Monterey Calif. I was stationed there at Fort Ord back in 1985 and have been back several times, so I was … Continue reading
Block patio project, Phase IV
After getting the block down, you must go over it with a plate tamper, the same one I used to pack the 3/4 minus gravel earlier. I’ve heard different ways it should be done, like spread the sand over it … Continue reading
Block patio project, Phase III
Now the fun begins! After packing the gravel comes the time to lay some block. First I made a bed of sand 1″ (inch) thick by laying 3/4″ PVC pipe (3/4 is the inner diameter, 1″ is the outer diameter) … Continue reading
Block patio project, Phase II
Now that the pad for the patio and pathway between the garden and patio have been cleaned and prepared by removing all dirt and tree roots, it’s time for the gravel. The gravel gets delivered by a local rental place. … Continue reading
Block patio project, Phase I
Ok, as if the kitchen remodel wasn’t enough, now we are tearing out the back yard and making it a more inviting and livable space. We are putting in a block patio with a small tiered fountain on one corner … Continue reading
