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The world famous Deck

As most of you know, I'm an avid woodworker.  I just love the feel of the stuff, know what I mean?  A piece of finished wood has to be one of the most tactile and sensuous things in nature.  And there is no end to what can be created using wood.  As an example, here's a project I've been playing with the last three summers:

 
Welcome to Cedar Grotto!!
 
Now, this may look like it's in Cancun or Bali Hai somewhere, but it's actually right here in Milwaukee about two blocks from State Fair Park.
 
 

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By the way, see that ordinary looking fence in the above picture??  Here's what it looks like now.

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The inlaid marble counter adds a nice touch, don't ya think?

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Believe it or not, we've had 65 people on this deck for various functions...(100 if they're real friendly.....or very drunk.)

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   Here's a shot showing the detail under the bar.  Most people call the footrest the "Piano Keys" because of the inlaid walnut, but this picture doesn't show it too clearly.

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   So when I was finished with the deck and the bar, I looked around and decided that a few more changes were in order......this old fence, for instance....

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......now looks like this.....

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....And of course, we had to have a place for the cushions when it rains.

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The Deck (con't)