Pink David - The Wall

My wall is done. Sure, it took me 7 months to complete, and sure, I still need to do "touch-ups", and yeah, I still want to put a wrought-iron fence on it... but it is basically finished! The structure is done, and it is a completed "phase 1".


I have a lot of shout-outs to do.

First and fore-most, thanks to Kirk. It was a lot of fun doing this project with you. I've learn a lot, and enjoyed it along the way. Thanks for suggesting that we take this project on; motivating me when I wasn't feeling like working on it; and being an easy individual to work along-side.

Thanks to my dad for helping with the veneer, and for doing all the electrical stuff. You saved us a bunch of time, and it turned out great! Plus, your travertine tile idea for use as the background for the lighting fixtures was a perfect idea.

Thanks to David Arellano, Tyler Collier and Mark Fitzpatrick for lending your hands (and your wheel-barrow, Mark) to speed things along, and keep me company when I was working on my own.

Thanks to Tony for the use of your tools (and your dad's), and for spending your vacation weekend working on the wall. The block wall looked flawless, and good enough to leave uncovered!

Thanks to Kirk's coworker/boss, Josh, for the use of his tools. They saved me a ton of money from having to rent the tools.

Finally, thanks to Wendy and Julie. Your encouragement was needed, the water and meals appreciated, and Julie... giving up your husband weekend after weekend was awesome.

I'm totally impressed with myself and Kirk. The work was long, and tedious, but I have to pat myself on the back and acknowledge that it looks awesome and professional. The 7 months are worth it given that I don't regret any of our decisions.

Now, to enjoy it!!!!!! :-)