7x lumberjocking: hot tub, deck, swings, arbor, firepit, birdhouse, hammock swing

You should have many relaxing hours there – nicely done!

-- Steve - Impatience is Expensive

looks good

-- Remember, Jesus was a carpenter.

Wow, must have been a lot of work, looks great!

-- Dreaming patterns

...well Skiedra, the qualifying statement of ‘no informal training’ has now fallen by the wayside after this round of projects. You’ve certainly and informally traversed through several disciplines of woodworking.

Very nicely executed and a great relaxation oasis.
Work Safely and have Fun. – Grandpa Len.

-- Mother Nature should be proud of what you've done with her tree. - Len ...just north of a stone's throw from the oHIo, river that is, in So. Indiana.

Sras, MrNorwood thanks for the kind words.
Deon – around 120-130 work hours in total

GrandpaLen – thanks for the encouragment. I mostly learned by browsing LJ and woodworkingformeremortals. Steve Ramsey made me do it! :D

Nice work

-- Vince

pretty good looking project(s)! I’m curious about the hottub: how long does it take to heat up, do you drain it in the winter or do you have another way of heating it to keep it from freezing?

-- Sometimes the creative process requires foul language. -- Charles Neil

Great looking projects . Doesn’t look like that corner is unloved anymore enjoy it .

Heating the tub in the summer 2 to 3 hours. Haven’t tried it in winter yet.
I’ll not drain it for winter

When does the Party start ?

that’s way nicer than my deck and I am a carpenter. good work pal

-- just a goon with a hammer.