Team JBB Headquarters Expansion..

[JBB]

Curious......It's looking like I can afford a larger shop to work in, or a swimming pool....If you wanted both, and could swing only one.....which would you go with?

[RiverDave]

In your climate, shop hands down.. In Havasu.. Having to make that choice right now and it's looking like pool. Lol. In carlsbad I'd go with the shop again..

RD

[Outdrive1]

Shop, my pool is nothing more than a burden to me. Not to mention I had a dog drown in it and I can't stand to look at it. I know you have little dogs........

[Tom Brown]

Shop.

I wonder how your wife would view this decision? :D :D

[RandyH]

Shop. Pools are a pain east of the rockies. I am just finishing my 40 x 90. final inspection next week. I can't wait.

[JBB]

Shop.

I wonder how your wife would view this decision? :D :D

Preliminary discussions have had a few....tense moments...:p

[JBB]

Keep in mind I already have a 26 X 30 shop....I have run short of space however...

[dego_red]

You'll run out of space with a bigger shop too...


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[Tom Brown]

Keep in mind I already have a 26 X 30 shop....I have run short of space however...

My 26 x 32 shop is full of the shit that won't fit in the 22 x 26 shop. :D

[Big Kahunaa]

i have thought about the pool thing but 99% of the people i talk to with pools hate them unless they are retired now i want a spa and a bitchin outdoor kitchen

[djunkie]

I want both. But if I really had to choose I'd go with a big shop. I have a pool in Havasu already. :thumbsup:D

[pronstar]

Shop. Pools are a pain east of the rockies. I am just finishing my 40 x 90. final inspection next week. I can't wait.

Yup, I only know a few people with pools "back east" and they all hate them.
That's why community pools are so popular.

I'd go with a shop for sure.
Make it large enough, and put a jacuzzi in it :D

[rivermobster]

Pool. I couldnt live without mine.

You already have a shop. How bout you spend less time cleaning up dog poop and more time cleaning up your shop!

:D:D

[SBjet]

I'd go with a shop for sure.
Make it large enough, and put a jacuzzi in it :D

This is a good option that might satisfy the wife.
If you entertain a lot, go with the pool.
And look at the tax and insurance costs for each as well. The pool will raise your property taxes. Unlees of course, you take an above ground pool and bury it halfway, and build a deck around it. It would be a lot cheaper, so you could afford both. ;)

[Motor Boater]

I have a pool now and I say go for the shop. You would use the hell out of the pool for the first couple years, then it would become a burden. I get so sick of brushing, checking chemicals, fixing things, back washing, buying chlorine etc and then nobody uses it. If you lived in a Havasu, Phoenix, vegas type climate I wold tell you go for the pool.

[RadMan]

Pool hands down, then we get lots of fun threads from JBB about fixing pool shit. He already has a shop and a forum for what goes on there and the lack of updates tells me he's really not interested in that anymore. :D

[The Doctor]

I've had a dozen homes with pools and a couple with shops. There is no way on earth the pool will get the use or provide the service of a shop. The shop doesn't eat chemicals, need a weekly cleaning, evaporate, need a safety fence and it never needs to be skimmed, back-flushed or replastered. The pool can't keep your vehicles safe, out of the weather & storms. It can't store your crap, provide a work place for your projects or easily be closed up and secured when needed.

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk102/Nuerb/IMG_0208-1.jpg

[MR. Rvrluvr]

shop....I am filling in my pool to build a shop....nuff said!!!

[Old Texan]

Shop for me.....Pool for the wife. Let the war begin!:skull

[OCMerrill]

Preliminary discussions have had a few....tense moments...:p


I know she would prefer something Bobo's friendly, or one that made money.

Pool is out. :D

[shintoooo]

Definetly Shop.

We don't have a pool but my next door neighbor has a pool and they are always out of town and they let us use their pool and my kids water their plants and watch their house etc...so it works out just fine for us :champagne:

[Gramps]

Shop. Pool is a money pit

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[callbob]

I've had a dozen homes with pools and a couple with shops. There is no way on earth the pool will get the use or provide the service of a shop. The shop doesn't eat chemicals, need a weekly cleaning, evaporate, need a safety fence and it never needs to be skimmed, back-flushed or replastered. The pool can't keep your vehicles safe, out of the weather & storms. It can't store your crap, provide a work place for your projects or easily be closed up and secured when needed.

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk102/Nuerb/IMG_0208-1.jpg

Who dented the Tahoe Bobby?:D I think you had more boats in that garage last time I was there? or at least a Shiada I remember. Miss seeing you guys and won't make Fireturd this year, have to go back to Atlanta for product training that week. Probably be in Feb though since they are moving it.

and since I don't want to be a total thread jacker, I would go with the shop as well, like said, pools are more work and less enjoyement from the work.

[rivermobster]

How many half nekid women have you ever seen in a shop??

I think all you guys that voted for the shop must be :gayfight

[EmpirE231]

I voted shop.... mainly if it is your source of income and it will make you more money, then you can just save up for a pool again.

But if it's not going to make you too much more money, I'd go pool!

yeah they're a pain in the ass sometimes, yeah they're maintenance, yeah they cost money.... but on those days that you do enjoy it, they're worth all the money in the world! :champagne:

[H2O]

The question is....

Will you come home several days a week to find your wife (or girlfriend, or both) floating around the shop naked???

[DickieB]

Shop...........hands down! About 5 years ago I spent 13K to redo the pool and tile, etc. Wish I would've filled it in. Can't stand to see it not sparkly clean so just about every day, I'm brushing, skimming leaves and emptying skimmers. Kids are gone, dog is gone, wish the pool was!:grumble:

[steamin rice]

I'm going through this right now, and the shop is winning. I'm getting plans drawn for a 50x50 garage/shop right now.

[Wavemaker]

:hmm Expand or build a bigger shop if that will solve your need for more room. In a cold climate area, an enclosed, and heated pool area will be a costly proposition. Maybe get the wife a large kiddy pool and pool raft to float around on with the pool being placed in a nice set aside relaxing area of the shop. This might prevent her grumbling for awhile.

[The Doctor]

Who dented the Tahoe Bobby?:D I think you had more boats in that garage last time I was there? or at least a Shiada I remember. Miss seeing you guys and won't make Fireturd this year, have to go back to Atlanta for product training that week. Probably be in Feb though since they are moving it.

and since I don't want to be a total thread jacker, I would go with the shop as well, like said, pools are more work and less enjoyement from the work.

The Tahoe paint was just going away, but it is long gone! It went through four different kids before getting sold. The boat and car in the shop have since been finished along with many other vehicles. Do they look the same to you?

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk102/Nuerb/IMG_2391.jpg

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk102/Nuerb/newpaul.jpg

[kgt]

shop…..cobra needs more room…ya know in case ya wanna work on it…!!

[MissB]

swim nakey!

[flatnutz110]

I have 11000 feet under roof only 4500 house math works for me.:champagne:

[ks2socal]

I priced a 60x100 Morton yesterday, so I say shop:thumbsup

[Riverbottom]

Just ask my wife. In our wedding vows she had to say that a house is simply a life support system for a garage. Twelve years later our garage is now three times larger than the house. A man needs his prioritys.

[RiverDave]

Keep in mind I already have a 26 X 30 shop....I have run short of space however...

How do u get any work done in something the size of a closet? Bigger shop. Lol

RD

[Classic Daycruiser]

How do u get any work done in something the size of a closet? Bigger shop. Lol

RD It's tough, but I built an airplane in a 20x30 metal building. I really could have used the extra 6 foot width. One thing for sure, in Arizona, you need to have an a/c unit. Mine is cooled by a 220volt window unit I install in the wall. I can get it down to 68 degrees when its 118 degrees outside. I normally set it too 90, unless I'm working out there.

I'm kind of spoiled living in Phoenix, we have 5 lakes in the vicinity. For 6 months a year, our lakes are naturally heated. :thumbsup:D

For all the reasons listed in all the other post's, I would not own a home with a pool, (maybe consider renting one with a pool:hmm), but it better have a 3 car garage boat deep.

[rivermobster]

swim nakey!

The question is....

Will you come home several days a week to find your wife (or girlfriend, or both) floating around the shop naked???

:champagne::champagne:

[JBB]

How do u get any work done in something the size of a closet? Bigger shop. Lol

RD

It's not easy,
:p

[Zaairman]

The best pool to have, is a neighbors pool. :D :thumbsup

[JBB]

.....both!

[Flyinbowtie]

Shop first, bring in a little more green and get the pool later with the profits the shop brings.
My shop is about 1350 sq.ft. and i thought i could never again run out of room...I have...
go big, Brian.

[JBB]

Shop first, bring in a little more green and get the pool later with the profits the shop brings.
My shop is about 1350 sq.ft. and i thought i could never again run out of room...I have...
go big, Brian.

To clarify...shop is just for side jobs, It is not where I earn my living....Cat 953 is here right now knocking down trees for the shop and pool, and digging the basement for the shop

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[Tom Brown]

Stop that expensive site preparation work and put the money into HPV vaccine for the whole family. :thumbsup

[Flyinbowtie]

Cool, big dozer making new space is always cool...

keep the pics coming..

[JBB]

Got all the trees yanked out of the ground, and the shops baesment dug today....Heavy equipment is cool!

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[Some Kind Of Monster]

Shop. Pool is a money pit

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We are boaters. We like money pits. :p

[rivergames]

Neither! Hallet 270 :D

[The Doctor]

Might I suggest keeping this particular door closed?

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=165571&d=1316726848

[Zaairman]

So, will the new shop be connected to the garage door to nowhere?

Also, this equipment is destroying your thatch.

[RandyH]

Your destroying the enviroment for the sake of a shop and pool........Carry on.....:thumbsup

[River]

So did you stick BoBo in the exhaust pipe in case it rains tonight? I think he would just fit in nicely...;)

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=165582&d=1316727131

[JBB]

So did you stick BoBo in the exhaust pipe in case it rains tonight? I think he would just fit in nicely...;)

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=165582&d=1316727131

Cat went back on the trailer and left...He's done

[AMBUSHER]

Got all the trees yanked out of the ground, and the shops baesment dug today....Heavy equipment is cool!


Looking good Bossman!:thumbsup

[Tom Brown]

Brian, I think I see a blade of grass beside the new shop basement. It's probably just some sod residue from the dig.

Either way, you better get on it with some Roundup before it sprouts and fucks up that barren waste land look you've paid so dearly for. :thumbsup

[JBB]

Might I suggest keeping this particular door closed?

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=165571&d=1316726848

Sixteen years ago when I built this house and shop, I wanted a nice view of the woods/pasture land behind me...Thats what the builder gave me, been meaning to put a deck there ever since....been too busy...:p

[JBB]

Brian, I think I see a blade of grass beside the new shop basement. It's probably just some sod residue from the dig.

Either way, you better get on it with some Roundup before it sprouts and fucks up that barren waste land look you've paid so dearly for. :thumbsup

Wall builder will take care of it.:p..On this deal, all Im doing is pointing, and grunting....and writing checks...and I didnt pay that much, for what I got done...Im kinda liking the barren wasteland look...and smell...

[JBB]

Ground Breaking...:p

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[rivermobster]

Very cool. Do you have the plan for the pool already??

Looking good!! :thumbsup

[JBB]

Very cool. Do you have the plan for the pool already??

Looking good!! :thumbsup

Yes....Being built now...

[JBB]

A few progress shots...

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[River]

JBB so no rebar or gunite? I've never seen a pool built that way before...;)

[Motor Boater]

JBB so no rebar or gunite? I've never seen a pool built that way before...;)

I've never seen cement pond constructed this way either. On a positive note it looks like he will be able to jump from the second story porch right into the deep end!

[JBB]

JBB so no rebar or gunite? I've never seen a pool built that way before...;)

Galvanized steel wall / vinyl liner...

[JBB]

it looks like he will be able to jump from the second story porch right into the deep end!

:thumbsup

[Gelcoater]

Galvanized steel wall / vinyl liner...Thats to control damage from freezing I assume? Looks like it will be very cool.:thumbsup

[rivermobster]

Thats to control damage from freezing I assume? Looks like it will be very cool.:thumbsup

Sure aint no west coast pool!

Fill us in B, I've never seen anything like that either! Whats the advantage of this kinna build?

:hmm

[JBB]

Some concrete ....tomorrow...patience, Inmates...

[JBB]

JBB so no rebar or gunite? I've never seen a pool built that way before...;)

Thats to control damage from freezing I assume? Looks like it will be very cool.:thumbsup

Sure aint no west coast pool!

Fill us in B, I've never seen anything like that either! Whats the advantage of this kinna build?

:hmm

All of the pool contractors who I got bids from, build both Gunite and Steel wall / vinyl pools...They all told me I would be "overbuilding" for my neighborhood, If I went with gunite. The one Im building isn't exactly cheap in my opinion, but when I asked him what the same size pool in gunite would cost me, he estimated 20k more....He said.."I have been building pools for 25 years, and for your area, you would be doing yourself no favor by going with gunite, unless you have a specific design shape in mind...The guy I got installing it has won many awards for pools he has done, and after comparason shopping, I am very comfortable with his work. He invited us to look at the house/pool he just built for himself, and they look like something out of a magazine....He is constantly showing me where he improves on the installation techniques the manufacturer says will be sufficient..He goes way out of his way to build a strong pool, and Im having him bid on building my shop extension as well. The ideas I have for this pool I think are going to look nice, not perhaps to a "California Standard"...:p but good enough for me....and I can sit my high capacity guns nearby, in case of zombie attack.....and not be in violation of any laws...:D


compare pool types (http://swimmingpoolintel.com/swimming-pool-construction.html)

[Gelcoater]

and I can sit my high capacity guns nearby, in case of zombie attack.....and not be in violation of any laws...:D


compare pool types (http://swimmingpoolintel.com/swimming-pool-construction.html)Pretty cool man:thumbsup
Will you be getting the custom mural on the bottom? Maybe a giant BoBo?:D And in Cali there is no standard,in Compton a 55 gallon drum and a hose.................:cool:

Oh,and please post a pic this winter of you sitting in the snow next to your frozen pool,high capacity gun in hand waiting for the zombies:D:DDon't they stay underground when it's that cold?

And doesn't all the humidity during summer rust your guns?:p

[JBB]

Pretty cool man:thumbsup
Will you be getting the custom mural on the bottom? Maybe a giant BoBo?:D And in Cali there is no standard,in Compton a 55 gallon drum and a hose.................:cool:

Oh,and please post a pic this winter of you sitting in the snow next to your frozen pool,high capacity gun in hand waiting for the zombies:D:DDon't they stay underground when it's that cold?

And doesn't all the humidity during summer rust your guns?:p

Bobo mural...:thumbsup..how did you guess?

when the guns rust...I throw them away, in a nearby vacant lot...and buy new ones..:thumbsup

[Gelcoater]

Bobo mural...:thumbsup..how did you guess?

when the guns rust...I throw them away, in a nearby vacant lot...and buy new ones..:thumbsupIf you decide not to go with Bobo here's some alternates.:D


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[JBB]

Might do Bobo, and this classic image...:thumbsup

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=166789&d=1317661466

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[rivermobster]

Trippy. Cool build thread! :thumbsup:D

[JBB]

That concrete cap was an entire cement mixer full (however much that is) it is there to hold things in place, and stabilize the steps....also there is a step to sit on across from the deep end..

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Im having them build a driveway to the basement of my shop extension ..today the dump truck full of crusher run crapped out down there, and a wrecker had to pull him away....they are wreaking havoc on my thatch....:hmm...Heads will roll!

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[Zaairman]

Are you building a waterfall into the pool?

[JBB]

Are you building a waterfall into the pool?

Indeed...

[yopengo]

Brown wants to know if he can be the first one to piss in the pool? :D




Pool looks cool. :thumbsup

[JBB]

Brown wants to know if he can be the first one to piss in the pool? :D




Pool looks cool. :thumbsup

Brown would be gunned down by security, if he even approached the perimeter....He knows that ...:thumbsup

[River]

Byron you should get your Jeep running again - you could tear up all that stuff!:D

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=167068&d=1317858008

[JBB]

Byron you should get your Jeep running again - you could tear up all that stuff!:D

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=167068&d=1317858008

no Jeep ..Cobra...its a small clandestine drive to the basement....where the ...expirements....will take place...

[rivermobster]

hey ummm....

how many gallons is that pool gonna be? that filter looks WAY too small!

I have a 30k gal pool, and i got the bigest filter they made at the time (you should too). you can go much longer between cleanings this way!

are you, or can you, go salt water with vinyl?

if not, look into one of these deals....

http://compare.ebay.com/like/320719631960?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar

[JBB]

hey ummm....

how many gallons is that pool gonna be? that filter looks WAY too small!

I have a 30k gal pool, and i got the bigest filter they made at the time (you should too). you can go much longer between cleanings this way!

are you, or can you, go salt water with vinyl?

if not, look into one of these deals....

http://compare.ebay.com/like/320719631960?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar

Filter is matched to pool and pump size and it will be a salt water pool

[rivermobster]

Filter is matched to pool and pump size and it will be a salt water pool

Nice. :thumbsup

(my filter is twice the size I need. its kinna like HP, you can never have too much!)

[JBB]

Rocks!

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[Tom Brown]

It's looking nice.

It's interesting to see how they build a pool in your area. Do they compact the hell out of the backfill? I'd worry the less dense backfill would destabilize the pool walls.

What now? Gunite?

Is the pool going to be heated? I would imagine a decent array of solar panels would put you in pretty nice, almost year-round, comfort in your part of the continent.

[JBB]

It's looking nice.

It's interesting to see how they build a pool in your area. Do they compact the hell out of the backfill? I'd worry the less dense backfill would destabilize the pool walls.

What now? Gunite?

Is the pool going to be heated? I would imagine a decent array of solar panels would put you in pretty nice, almost year-round, comfort in your part of the continent.

Compacted wet, numerous times...it is solid...what's next is a concrete bottom, and a vinyl liner...real men need no pool heater...:p

[rivermobster]

Compacted wet, numerous times...it is solid...what's next is a concrete bottom, and a vinyl liner...real men need no pool heater...:p

But what poor about Bobo?? He's not gonna like that cold water one bit!

[JBB]

But what poor about Bobo?? He's not gonna like that cold water one bit!

having a wetsuit made for Bobo


They are digging the footings for the shop today.....

[rivermobster]

having a wetsuit made for Bobo


They are digging the footings for the shop today.....

The Honey Badger approves. :thumbsup

[JBB]

County Inspector guy ...who said he was going to come and inspect the shop footings...didnt....maybe tomorrow...

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[Cole Trickle]

looking good....

Whats the plan for the shop? Is it going to mate some how with the other garage?

[JBB]

looking good....

Whats the plan for the shop? Is it going to mate some how with the other garage?

poured walls to meet the old shop walls ...full basement, main floor,...attic floor...

[Cole Trickle]

poured walls to meet the old shop walls ...full basement, main floor,...attic floor...

will you be able to open the garage door and drive into the main floor or will that be your attic? (hard to tell based on elevation)

The more I look at it it looks like you will have the same standard floor level....

[JBB]

will you be able to open the garage door and drive into the main floor or will that be your attic? (hard to tell based on elevation)

It will be easier to explain after the walls are poured..:p...the garage door you see will open up to another 26 x 30 shop....the basement, below it, will have a 16"ceiling....above the area where the garage door is, will be an area 12' wide x 8' tall x30' long that Im having built into the roof trusses

[rivermobster]

It will be easier to explain after the walls are poured..:p...the garage door you see will open up to another 26 x 30 shop....the basement, below it, will have a 16"ceiling....above the area where the garage door is, will be an area 12' wide x 8' tall x30' long that Im having built into the roof trusses

Hate to admit it...

But Im startin to like this shop better than the pool.

:thumbsup:D

[Gelcoater]

So,what will the basement be used for?Storage? Indoor test fire range?Intruder body disposal?Safe room when Zombies attack? Dungeon for Brown?:skull

[JBB]

So,what will the basement be used for?Storage? Indoor test fire range?Intruder body disposal?Safe room when Zombies attack? Dungeon for Brown?:skull

all the above...

[Tom Brown]

Why are there concrete blocks under the apron at one end?

[River]

So,what will the basement be used for?Storage? Indoor test fire range?Intruder body disposal?Safe room when Zombies attack? Dungeon for Brown?:skull

:D:D

Looking good Brian! I really like the rock coping...

[JBB]

More rocks...waterfall begins



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[Gelcoater]

JBB,a little off topic but what kind of siding is on your house?Wood,metal,concrete,pvc? Just curious,it looks very clean.

[JBB]

JBB,a little off topic but what kind of siding is on your house?Wood,metal,concrete,pvc? Just curious,it looks very clean.


Vinyl! (http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51590)

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[rivermobster]

progress is good. :thumbsup

[AMBUSHER]

Looking good bossman.

[Gelcoater]

JBB,what's that black cats name? I have seen him in several pics.It's like where's Waldo.

[rivermobster]

JBB,what's that black cats name? I have seen him in several pics.It's like where's Waldo.

Its name must be "Killer". No Real dog would let a cat roam the premises like that!! :D

[Gelcoater]

Its name must be "Killer". No Real dog would let a cat roam the premises like that!! :DReal dog:D;)

[JBB]

JBB,what's that black cats name? I have seen him in several pics.It's like where's Waldo.

Lucky...:p

[Gelcoater]

Lucky...:p:cool:

So,Alpha cat?Or can Bobo serve a smack down?:skull

Pool and water fall are looking killer:thumbsup

[JBB]

Cats stay outside...Bobo is cool with that...:p

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[Gramps]

Where is the underground shooting lane in relation to the pool?

[JBB]

Where is the underground shooting lane in relation to the pool?

Right next to it...:p

[Tom Brown]

This has been a great project so far. :cool:

[Tom Brown]

Moncler. :thumbsup

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[Tom Brown]

It's starting to come together. :thumbsup

[charlyox]

Looking great Brian.:thumbsup

[rivermobster]

Is that a Maloof stair case??

[Gelcoater]

Building the basement like a brick shithouse:thumbsup That thing really will be bullet and zombie proof!:eek:

[JBB]

Is that a Maloof stair case??

The carpenters are not thrilled with me...I complained...loudly to the contractor about nail heads, split spindles, generally sloppy work, ect...today its being torn down and redone...:p

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[JBB]

Building the basement like a brick shithouse:thumbsup That thing really will be bullet and zombie proof!:eek:

and it will have a 16' ceiling....and a mezzanine level!..:p

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The carpenters are not thrilled with me...I complained...loudly to the contractor about nail heads, split spindles, generally sloppy work, ect...today its being torn down and redone...:p

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[Gramps]

The carpenters are not thrilled with me...I complained...loudly to the contractor about nail heads, split spindles, generally sloppy work, ect...today its being torn down and redone...:p

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Screw the carpenters. From the looks of it they are pretty piss poor workers.

[JBB]

Deck Pavers are all in place...


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[OutCole'd]

The carpenters are not thrilled with me...I complained...loudly to the contractor about nail heads, split spindles, generally sloppy work, ect...today its being torn down and redone...:p

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I would be pissed too, if it looks that bad now, what's it going to look like 5 years from now. Better to have it done right now.

[JBB]

I would be pissed too, if it looks that bad now, what's it going to look like 5 years from now. Better to have it done right now.

They grumbled....:p...but it was all torn out and redone...

[rivermobster]

Brick work looks great! :thumbsup

[rivergames]

Real Nice bud...real nice :thumbsup

[Tom Brown]

Tell us about the stone around the rim. A few of those pieces look almost black. Is it cut stone? Perhaps cut and tumbled? What type of stone?

[JBB]

Flagstone installed and cut to fit...liner went in today

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Test firing the pumps and waterfall...

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[Cole Trickle]

Very nice....decking and waterfall turned out bitchen.

Cool to see a different kind of pool build compared to what we usually get in CA. Does the liner feel like a liner once filled. Will the wrinkles go away?

[Tom Brown]

Looks amazing. :thumbsup

[JBB]

Looks amazing. :thumbsup

Taking shape....just as I designed it...:p

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuRf2A-Zj8U

[Zaairman]

I see you've already got leaves in it. How do you enjoy cleaning it? :p

[JBB]

I see you've already got leaves in it. How do you enjoy cleaning it? :p

I dont clean anything :p ....I have ..."people" for that...:p see photo's above..:thumbsup

[Gelcoater]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuRf2A-Zj8UIn the background I can hear Bobo and his minions aren't happy. My dog heard them too:cool:

[AMBUSHER]

I dont clean anything :p ....I have ..."people" for that...:p see photo's above..:thumbsup

Baller:grumble::D

Looks great Bossman!:thumbsup

[rivermobster]

what a trip. never seen anything like that!!!

shops comin out nice too. some big azz beams in that project!!!

[JBB]

Very nice....decking and waterfall turned out bitchen.

Cool to see a different kind of pool build compared to what we usually get in CA. Does the liner feel like a liner once filled. Will the wrinkles go away?

Thanks all...yes the liner is 30 mils thick, and feels like...... vinyl...:p

[Gramps]

NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

New Years pool party

[Tom Brown]

New Years pool party

Did JBB move away from Atlanta, or something?

[JBB]

Some work from today...before the rain

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[Tom Brown]

The framing for the window on the left is missing jack studs. Those cripples aren't sufficient. Make them do it right. :mad:

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=170569&d=1319840409

[Zaairman]

JBB, I thought that the upper level was going to have cars parked on it...?

[JBB]

JBB, I thought that the upper level was going to have cars parked on it...?

Aft upper level will be shop tools, benchs, machine area and storage...

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[Gramps]

Your workers on strike????? We need an update.

[JBB]

Update...:p

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[Gramps]

NICE but can you do something about the leaves in the pool? Look like you had to use a small forest to get all of that lumber............:rolleyes:

[yopengo]

New shop looks great. You need steps from the new shop to the pool deck. When August hits your going to want to have quick access to the pool. :thumbsup

[JBB]

New shop looks great. You need steps from the new shop to the pool deck. When August hits your going to want to have quick access to the pool. :thumbsup

Water slide from the shop to the pool!

:p

[Cole Trickle]

Water slide from the shop to the pool!

:p

lol....I was thinking that last week:D:eek::skull

[rivergames]

Project is coming out great :thumbsup


As I look at the pic of the forest out the garage window, I can't help to think of Ferris Bueller :D

Ferris Buellers Day Off, car crash scene - YouTube

[Tom Brown]

How the hell are you going to shingle under that eve?

... and I need to know they added those jack studs.

What the hell is going on over there? :mad:

[JBB]

How the hell are you going to shingle under that eve?

... and I need to know they added those jack studs.

What the hell is going on over there? :mad:

Im not going to shingle anything...:p

Jack studs...noted

It's Anarchy!

[Gelcoater]

How the hell are you going to shingle under that eve?

... and I need to know they added those jack studs.

What the hell is going on over there? :mad:Forget all that,hey JBB how are the furnishings coming along for the dungeon for Brown?You know,the shackles and tools of torture?:D And any chance of an action cam when you go all dark age on his ass?

[rivermobster]

Forget all that,hey JBB how are the furnishings coming along for the dungeon for Brown?You know,the shackles and tools of torture?:D And any chance of an action cam when you go all dark age on his ass?

Get the gimp...

[JBB]

Forget all that,hey JBB how are the furnishings coming along for the dungeon for Brown?You know,the shackles and tools of torture?:D And any chance of an action cam when you go all dark age on his ass?

:p

[JBB]

Home Stretch

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[AMBUSHER]

Turning out awesome Brian!

[CampbellCarl]

Looks great................but ain't 'ya gonna need a real TALL fence to keep the next door neighbors from seein' you and Mrs. JBB foolin' around nekid?.........


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[JBB]

Looks great................but ain't 'ya gonna need a real TALL fence to keep the next door neighbors from seein' you and Mrs. JBB foolin' around nekid?.........


:boobeyes:

At my age?....lol...let em look...:D

[CampbellCarl]

At my age?....lol...let em look...:D



Age......noted.............

[Cole Trickle]

Wheres the jacuzzi going?:cool:;)

[The Doctor]

Looks great! Congrats on an excellent project!

[JBB]

Wheres the jacuzzi going?:cool:;)

The upstairs deck...:thumbsup

Looks great! Congrats on an excellent project!

Thanks....were getting closer....Pool is signed off and there is one inspection left on the shop...

[milkmoney]

lookin nice, it lloks like it will be done, for my visit next spring..:thumbsup:D

[rivermobster]

Nice watering hole for the local critters!

:thumbsup

[yopengo]

Let see a pic of the drive to the lower garage...

Are you going to asphalt the access?

You need a large fire pit so you can clean up the back 40. :D



<<<< Very Jealous bitchen shop. :thumbsup

[JBB]

Let see a pic of the drive to the lower garage...

Are you going to asphalt the access?

You need a large fire pit so you can clean up the back 40. :D



<<<< Very Jealous bitchen shop. :thumbsup

Undecided ...concrete guy wants $7k to pour one....Builder says Crusher run, after being rained on and driven over gets hard as a rock....I have already spread 2 trucks full but with all the deliveries it has been mixed with dirt...Im getting more this week, and Im going to have to pour a pad in front of the door, so we will see....some photos below....l decided I needed a walkway and steps to access the pool from the driveway....They did a nice job with the pavers...

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and a relaxing video from yesterday...:p

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuVU-ahTQy4

[JBB]

Im beginning to think that land behind the fence, where that brush pile is, needs developing...:p


http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=171568&d=1320706861

[charlyox]

It looks great Brian.:thumbsup

[River]

Old BoBo must be kicking ass and taking names, that looks awesome!!!:D

Yep, beyond the fence thin it all out and get rid of the brush pile for sure... The view should be super, looking great!:cool:

[Gramps]

Damn NICE!!!!!!

[CampbellCarl]

Looks good JBB! Better check that grade on the new paver walk-way. Looks FAR beyond 2* slope which would of course violate the ADA act.

Very sorry to inform you that I'll be placing a call to the slope checking nazi's, they'll show up un-announced in wheel chairs to do the check and of course, issue the stop work notice and ensuing a notice of violation and correction.

All the Best!

CC

[JBB]

Looks good JBB! Better check that grade on the new paver walk-way. Looks FAR beyond 2* slope which would of course violate the ADA act.

Very sorry to inform you that I'll be placing a call to the slope checking nazi's, they'll show up un-announced in wheel chairs to do the check and of course, issue the stop work notice and ensuing a notice of violation and correction.

All the Best!

CC

Noted....the slope is that way so the wheelchairs take off...and wind up in the pool ....ADA waterslide!..

[rivermobster]

Man I'd kill for the room you have there!!!

So who actually won here in the sq. footage wars?? You (shop), or the wife (house)?

:D

[JBB]

Man I'd kill for the room you have there!!!

So who actually won here in the sq. footage wars?? You (shop), or the wife (house)?

:D


No winners or losers....Just Team JBB....:p

[yopengo]

:thumbsup

[rivermobster]

No winners or losers....Just Team JBB....:p

Best political post of the year. :D

[JBB]

All done....except for landscaping...:thumbsup

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[Tom Brown]

Really terrific. :thumbsup

:cool:

[Zaairman]

http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/best-thanksgiving-photos-37.jpg

[charlyox]

:thumbsup

[JBB]

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[charlyox]

That looks great Brian.

[JBB]

Some shop infrastructure going on...:p

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[Gelcoater]

Looks awesome man:thumbsup

[JBB]

Working on finishing up electric, insulation and walls....Brought boats home from the lake today..I have had the two spots these boats were in for over 10 years...no more boat storage payments...:p


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[Tom Brown]

:thumbsup :thumbsup

[JBB]

Wondering how white shop floors might look.....like this guy has..:thumbsup

http://amarilloracers.com/brant/66.jpg

[Gelcoater]

Yuk!:eek:

Will show every spec of dust,dirt,drips,scratches,scuffs,etc.And I wonder if it would stain?

[JBB]

Finished my tie wall project for a little parking spot...:p

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[rlemn8r]

Will your boats be stored inside when everything is finished

[JBB]

Will your boats be stored inside when everything is finished

That's the plan!

[rivermobster]

Did you see this thread whiteworks posted? Might give ya a few ideas...

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/garage-forum/190631-project-garage-condo-15.html

[JBB]

Did you see this thread whiteworks posted? Might give ya a few ideas...

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/garage-forum/190631-project-garage-condo-15.html

Nice.....:thumbsup

[JBB]

Insulation...OSB Walls..


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Can we get an update on the compound expansion? :D

[JBB]

Can we get an update on the compound expansion? :D

soon....hard at work!

:p

[Gelcoater]

2 Weeks?:cool:

[charlyox]

Bump

[JBB]

2 Weeks?:cool:

Bump

:p

[charlyox]

Noted.:p

[JBB]

Been working on pool / yard landscaping.....More paver work to come...

more trees, plants, mulch, ect....:p


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[OutCole'd]

Looking great Brian!!

Looks just like Vegas, except we have less green, trees, hills, grass, plants, etc.:cool:

[dancudmore]

Looking great Brian!!

Looks just like Vegas, except we have less green, trees, hills, grass, plants, etc.:cool:

what he said! Looks great!! :cool:

[Gramps]

Damn Brian that's lookin GOOD

[JBB]

Thanks....still alot left to do.....More pics...

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[Gramps]

You must have bought out the local nursey :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

[Tom Brown]

Unreal. You are taking your home to a whole new level. :thumbsup

[JBB]

Spoke to a company today about a nice outdoor fireplace.....damm.....pretty pricey...:eek:


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[AMBUSHER]

Looks awesome Brian, and nice addition with the Japanese Maples!:thumbsup

[ductape1000]

Damn Brian that's lookin GOOD

x2 :bowdown::bowdown:

[Gelcoater]

:cool:

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[JBB]

Looks awesome Brian, and nice addition with the Japanese Maples!:thumbsup

Thanks, I love those little trees....They were $199 each, and Pikes had a one day sale and reduced them to $69 ea.....I got three...:thumbsup

[Gramps]

Where is the bar, bbq & Palapa going to be set up?

[JBB]

Where is the bar, bbq & Palapa going to be set up?

on pictures looking down....to the right...:thumbsup

[JBB]

:cool:

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The yard looks great:thumbsup


So does the hydraulic diverter!

:D

[AMBUSHER]

Thanks, I love those little trees....They were $199 each, and Pikes had a one day sale and reduced them to $69 ea.....I got three...:thumbsup

Thats a steal!

[Gelcoater]

Thanks, I love those little trees....They were $199 each, and Pikes had a one day sale and reduced them to $69 ea.....I got three...:thumbsup:eek:baller

[CampbellCarl]

Looks really great! Question, post #221, pic 3, dual gates.........I don't get the inner gate.......

Outer gate keeps critters out of the entire pool area, inner gate does what?

CC

[JBB]

Looks really great! Question, post #221, pic 3, dual gates.........I don't get the inner gate.......

Outer gate keeps critters out of the entire pool area, inner gate does what?

CC

Inner gate is at the lower stair landing....Its the only way to access the backyard from the pool deck area, unless you jump off the wall...also my wife has a fleet of pomeranians, the walls and that gate keep them off the pool deck....When they acces the pool deck, they have a tendancy to want to jump in....:p

[Tom Brown]

my wife has a fleet of pomeranians, the walls and that gate keep them off the pool deck....When they acces the pool deck, they have a tendancy to want to jump in....:p

They could probably walk over the surface like water beetles.

[Gelcoater]

A fleet:D

[CampbellCarl]

Inner gate is at the lower stair landing....Its the only way to access the backyard from the pool deck area, unless you jump off the wall...also my wife has a fleet of pomeranians, the walls and that gate keep them off the pool deck....When they acces the pool deck, they have a tendancy to want to jump in....:p



Noted,

I had forgotten about the fleet of fur........wet fur = unhappy momma.....

CC

[Flyinbowtie]

Brian it really looks fantastic.

[JBB]

Thanks all


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[Outdrive1]

Wow there's a lot of green stuff put there.

[yopengo]

Thatch is looking Great. :thumbsup

When is the inmate Pool party & BBQ? :p

[Tom Brown]

Fantastic, Brian. :cool: :thumbsup

[kevnmcd]

Looks great!