Thought you guys would like to see some of the chaos around my house the past couple of days. Sun n law decided the deck needed to be replaced around the pool out back. The hottest days of the summer, pool has been busy with Greats and Grands and all their friends, now no one swims 'till all the work is done which is going to take a couple more weeks since no one will be off work 'till the weekends. I am grateful though because there is no one to keep things in ship shape anymore since Ron is unable to do anything. I have 2 son n laws working on replacing all the decking, 2 daughters and a Grand daughter and her hubby. Everything is piled everywhere, all pool furniture, pots, gazebo is taken up till everything is finished. this time he's using the stuff that never has to be painted or stained I call it artificial wood. suppose to be warranted for 25 yrs. You will see 2 son n laws and youngest daughter in some of the pics./Lillian

How beautiful and so good that all your children and grandchildren are close to you. You earn the fruits of a lifetime and you'll continue having good times enjoying this precious family! Of course, I would love to have such a backyard and pool but this w ould not be affordable in Germany where land is sooo expensive. Hugs Maria

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by lbrow 27 Jul 2014

Thanks Maria/Lillian

lovely pics i only wish i was there for a swim hugs

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by lbrow 26 Jul 2014

Oh how I wish you were to Carolyn, any Cutie would be a most honorable guest. Hugs Lillian

aaah, the pool looks so inviting. It is a blessing that your family can keep up the maintenance. Very nice photos!

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by lbrow 24 Jul 2014

thank you/Lillian

Where did you say your son in law lives? I need one like that. :) Both my front and back porches have to be replaced this year or someone is going to fall through, and that won't be pretty. I'm trying to get my place fixed up to sell.
Your pool looks really inviting, and your yard is beautiful!

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by lbrow 21 Jul 2014

Actually thur night throu sun he lives rt. behind me, the rest of the week he's in Huntsville, Ala. where he works for NASA. they have a small condo there where he lives. My daughter stays and works here during the school yr. and most of the summer also in their house just behind and above me. Don't know what I would do without him

Your place is so nice. I am like your granddaughter around water, I love it. My pool is not as nice as yours, but we have not used it in 2 years. He (hubby) never swam and I did all the up-keep. Not able anymore, and like you, they didn't come as often, so I felt it wasn't worth the expense...Nice place to relax.

great you have so much helping hands. And wow: that's a pool !!

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by lbrow 20 Jul 2014

Thank you Gerry, My children are good to us and that's a blessing/Lillian

How wonderful Lillian you have family so close-by to help you out. Looking after a pool is no mean feat and I know you will really appreciate the new decking. We used to have one at our home in Valentine and Trev was at it every weekend, but we don't have one here. We are only a 5 minute drive from the beach now anyway so we use that more. Love Chris

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by lbrow 20 Jul 2014

I love the ocean Chris. Haven't seen it in over 3 yrs now. Just haven't been able to make the trip although it's less than 6 hrs. away. Yes the pool has always been a lot of work for me but I enjoyed it , enjoyed all the kids and their friends and the parties we have had around it. Use to the church would have ice cream get togethers with quite a few freezers running at the same time out there. It's been a gathering place for a long time, now not so much. Lillian

just a teeny weeny bit envious. Wow, a pool deep enough for a diving board!

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by lbrow 20 Jul 2014

Its 8 & 1/2 in deep end 3 feet in shallow end. When the temps get 100 degrees F. It's a good place to be/Lillian

Just imagine how beautiful it will look when it is all finished. It is a beautiful pool. Hugs Sarah

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by lbrow 20 Jul 2014

Thanks Sarah, put it in 20 yrs. ago when I was working . Last yr. I told the kids "it belongs to you now, you are going to have to keep it up and they do" Ron won't get in at all now but believe it would help him if he would. He would have to have help getting in and out so won't even try it. I laughed when my grand daughter said "well 25 yrs from now I guess Caleb will be redoing all this. He's only 6 yrs old now.. It has been enjoyed by so many children who now have children of their own and have moved away. I miss all that/Lillian

Beautiful pool. You won't be sorry they are using artificial wood for the new deck. We built a deck about 3 years ago using the same thing. We did it because there is less upkeep. We are not able to clean and do all the maintenance that the wood requires. The one bad thing about it is that it so hot on your feet. Enjoy your pool and new deck. Joyce

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by lbrow 20 Jul 2014

Thanks Joyce We are in the same boat around here, unable to do what we use to. I wondered as I was watching yesterday how hot it would get to your feet. The kids will learn to keep their flops on 'till they jump in./Lillian

This looks so inviting. I am so glad that you have family members that are willing to help. I bet once it is done it will provide a whole lot of fun. Please send pictures of the finished project. Would love to see it.

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by lbrow 20 Jul 2014

Thank you and I will but it will probably be a while/Lillian

Beautiful pool and I am happy for you that your family lives so close. This will be beautiful when finished.

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by lbrow 19 Jul 2014

Thanks/Lillian

This will be one of those projects that will be wonderful AFTER it's finished.

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by lbrow 19 Jul 2014

Grand daughter got out there shoving things around and next thing I knew she was in the pool with Caleb and Abby even though it was almost dark. LOL if she can figure a way to get in the water she will. She and her brother grew up in the pool, It's 20 yrs old.

I think being the hottest days of the year, I would have to have a temporary walkway, just to get in and out! Great Place you have!

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by lbrow 19 Jul 2014

thank you/Lillian

Looking good! So glad you have some help in the area!

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by lbrow 19 Jul 2014

Gerry, No ! daughter and her hubby live just behind me, and her daughter and her hubby are within walking distance just down the road a piece. The daughter in pic and her hubby live about 30 mins from us but always there when not at work to help us./ Lillian

wow, what a beautiful back yard you have!! once its done, it will be so worth all the chaos! ***Flowers to you!***

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by lbrow 19 Jul 2014

Thank you/Lillian