This post will have absolutely nothing to do with knitting. BUT, it is similar to knitting in that it involves creativity that is a long time in the making!
In 2005, my hubby (John) decided that our deck was too small and so he was going to extend it slightly. Once into the project, he realized that the original deck had completely gone to dry rot — the entire deck needed to be replaced!! Rut roh! He was very gung ho and got the main (flat) part of the deck done in no time (I’m being facetious). John always does excellent work, but at a snail’s pace. However, the deck railing was not to be. Some progress shots:
Expansion Phase
The DH at Work
In 2007, fate stepped in and John suffered a significant health issue. This prevented him from working on the deck for another 3 years…which brings us to 5 years without a usable deck. Without railing, you felt like you were sitting in an empty parking lot! This summer he decided to tackle the deck again in earnest. There is still much to be done, but he is making great headway!
Yay, John!!
What a beautiful railing — I love how it frames those leaves.
Comment by Pam — October 10, 2010 @ 10:26 am
That’s how many of my household projects are – going on forever. But one is way more happy when they are finally done. This one looks great – unusual shape, creative railing – lovely! Kudos to hubby.
Comment by Joanna Ryan — October 10, 2010 @ 10:45 am
That railing is beautiful! So much easier to see through than ordinary railings.
Comment by Kay - From the Back Yard — October 10, 2010 @ 12:16 pm
I love that railing!! I think I will have to snag a photo to put in my “retirement house ideas” folder!!
Comment by Lee Cockrum — October 10, 2010 @ 12:23 pm
WOW! I have to say it looks so beautiful it may have been worth the wait. That railing is fantastic. Where did you find it? Glad that John was able to finish it!
Comment by Patti — October 10, 2010 @ 12:53 pm
I would say that was worth the wait!! Gorgeous, gorgeous rails. He did a fantastic job. 🙂
Comment by Kay — October 10, 2010 @ 1:26 pm
Very, very nice. Enjoy it for many years!
Comment by GailR — October 10, 2010 @ 2:35 pm
Great talent, skill and determination!
Comment by Katie K — October 10, 2010 @ 2:56 pm
wow!
Comment by Kimberly — October 10, 2010 @ 3:16 pm
Congrats on the deck progress- it looks great!
What did you use for the red stain? we’re gettnig ready to stain/seal our new deck and I love the color!
Thanks!
Comment by Ohiokitter — October 10, 2010 @ 3:50 pm
Like that interesting shape and love the railing!
Comment by sassyspins — October 10, 2010 @ 3:54 pm
Quick! I need to know what brand of railing and balusters he used. It looks great! Better late than never, like it is over here.
Comment by Marina — October 10, 2010 @ 4:10 pm
Love the railing!
Comment by Connie — October 10, 2010 @ 5:31 pm
Oh good — that means we can finally sit outside!
Comment by Surly — October 10, 2010 @ 7:31 pm
beautiful railing! Must make the wait seem okay, right?! just lovely. Will there be knitting pics against it some day?!
Comment by delores — October 10, 2010 @ 8:43 pm
Yay!! I love when things get to a usable point. But don’t put anything out there, or you’ll never get stain on the boards…
Comment by lisle — October 10, 2010 @ 10:27 pm
Great railing, great space!
Comment by Cathy in Eau Claire — October 10, 2010 @ 10:30 pm
That is beautiful!
Comment by Kim — October 10, 2010 @ 11:06 pm
Fantastic! I love it!!! The colour is so dramatic and well done he for a superb job. Hope he is well over his health issues. Best wishes from Australia.
Comment by Karen — October 11, 2010 @ 5:17 am
Well, we are not the only ones with WIPs and UFOs 🙂 Great work,looks very inviting now!
Daniela from France
Comment by Daniela — October 11, 2010 @ 10:09 am
Ohhhhhh, that is NICE! love the shape, love the railing, particularly love love love the metal. Yay John, indeed.
Comment by Suzan — October 11, 2010 @ 11:46 am
WOW! That is beautiful! Yay John! I hope he’s enjoying excellent health today. -victoria
Comment by victoria — October 11, 2010 @ 12:08 pm
Very pretty! Nice work (even though it wasn’t as fast as you’d like).
Comment by Amy — October 11, 2010 @ 4:24 pm
Great looking deck — better later than never !!! Good for John that he went back to this job — it’s hard to go back to something after so much time has passed.
Comment by Anne — October 11, 2010 @ 6:17 pm
Wow.
Comment by Chloe — October 11, 2010 @ 9:51 pm
Beautiful deck. What a nice place to sit and knit! 🙂
Comment by Kim Fluck — October 12, 2010 @ 2:39 pm
I love that unusual railing! Looks great!!! Better use it fast before you have to shovel it!
Comment by Mary Lee — October 13, 2010 @ 8:31 pm
Just catching up. . . That deck is GORGEOUS! And celebratory, too! I love it!
Comment by Kym — October 14, 2010 @ 8:47 am
I think the deck deserves an ATTA BOY!!!!! Looks fabulous John!!!!
Comment by Snowbird — October 17, 2010 @ 9:35 pm
The deck is beautiful!! Worth the wait, I hope. I love the metal posts.
Comment by Tressa in NC — October 21, 2010 @ 2:38 pm
Gorgeous. And I’m glad that almost as soon as I pictured you on a deck without railings I got informed that the deck now has ’em.
Comment by twinsetellen — October 25, 2010 @ 9:57 pm
WOWZA!!!! I love it. And I am SO glad to hear your hubby is back on his game. Woooohoooooo! 😀
Comment by Romi — October 25, 2010 @ 11:26 pm