A crew of two arrived before eight o'clock this morning. They had a load of Port Orford cedar 2x6 planks, assorted tools, screws, etc., and began putting our new deck together. It wasn't exactly peaceful around our house today.




Sliding doors lead to the kitchen. Deck is 12 feet deep.

So far, so good. Though the wood looks very light, in a month or two, it will be air-cured and we will have it sealed/stained and it will be so lovely. Can anyone say "deck warming party"???
The workers left promptly at five o'clock and UPS delivered the coffee table(s) at 5:05. Oh, goody... assembly required! I predict an Allen wrench in my future.
Time for something soothing... and I am not talking about a cocktail... though I predict a margarita (perfect with our chicken tacos) in my future tonight... I was referring to something soothing on the eyes and senses:




Until my next update from our noisy home, I remain, your furniture-assembling correspondent.