Post #140188 by thegarz on Tue, Feb 8, 2005 7:20 PM

Man, I need encouragement. Maybe it's just me...or maybe it's just because I am waayyy overbudget on this one.
I got a loan and decided to build my version (or what I think will look good) of a Tiki Bar complete with a Jacuzzi spa. I am about $5k over what I wanted to spend on a large outdoor BBQ pad with sink, fridge, grill, and griddle plate. So far, I have everything laid out...we poured 10 yds. of concrete today, with 4 more coming for the jacuzzi spa next week. My plans are to use a two sided roof with raffia on top to cover a 5X5 jacuzzi spa with a small waterfall ...a small outdoor shower...all on a 12X35 ft pad. I live on one acre so I have lots of room. I am lucky my wife is supportive but now I am getting nervous about this whole thing. I will post a pic as the work progresses in case anyone wants to see and/or make comments (I have thick skin and will appreciate suggestions). I think at this point I need ideas to keep me on my toes...for example, I will be using 4X6 beams holding up this structure instead of round logs because of availability. Should I carve and stain the beams a teak color or just stain them w/o adding carvings?
I guess I am nervous as hell about this whole project...but I guess any of would be if we invested about $16k after everything is to be completed...am I off my rocker or what?

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