The Fence

Saturday was as beautiful as it gets here: 85, low humidity, sunny, and only a slight breeze (no wind).
We worked on adding a privacy fence to the south side of the deck. It will give us and our neighbors some privacy as well as block the eternal wind so that we can cook on a setting lower than plasma torch.

JP's goal for the deck steps was that they would be a good place to sit. Turns out that she hit her target - everyone likes sitting on them. I think next year we need to build a stone patio adjacent to the deck. It's a natural place to gather.

Even though our neighbors across the street sponsored the evening's cookout, everyone ended up back at our house. We had 9 kids running around the yard. I had work-related work to do last night, but it's hard to refuse a beautiful night and good neighbors.

Today we will try to finish the stair railings. I need to get another box of screws and two more boards. Next weekend: the pergola?