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Looking at that last picture... is that a baseball field behind you? Backstop visible through the open gate?
I would have a hard time, with the open space you have behind your yard, resisting the urge to hit wedges onto that green.
If I did, I would complain about your pin placement in that shot. You're like the guy who sets the pins for my course's mens league. Come on, tucked behind the water hazard with only six feet of space?! :)

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[quote name='NickPhillips' timestamp='1366312512' post='6872909']
Any luck on finishing during masters week?
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Not quite, but trying to do it inspired me to make some huge progress. Carpet is all done except for over by the fairway. Area in between the back door and deck is done, including the new teebox. The strip between the green and pond, and all the way around up to the back gate is done. All 9 cups are cut out. Carpet by the fairway is about 50% done, and depending on wind over the next few days I should be able to knock it the rest of the way out if I keep up this pace.

I'll snap some pics tomorrow. :)

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[quote name='rustyputterguy' timestamp='1366313436' post='6873025']
Looking at that last picture... is that a baseball field behind you? Backstop visible through the open gate?
I would have a hard time, with the open space you have behind your yard, resisting the urge to hit wedges onto that green.
If I did, I would complain about your pin placement in that shot. You're like the guy who sets the pins for my course's mens league. Come on, tucked behind the water hazard with only six feet of space?! :)
[/quote]

Yeah, it's actually a baseball field next to a soccer field... which together are better known as my short iron range. Haha. With the mat up on the deck I've got 165 to the far left corner. Powerlines come into play though. With the mat on the bike track behind my next door neighbor's, it's 185 to the far right corner. Pretty cool little setup, and it's always open Fridays after the school gets out til dark, Saturdays after the soccer games are over til dark, and Sundays ALL day. It's really nice to hit full shots for awhile and then come back to the yard for some short game or putting. Can't wait for this summer when the school is out.

Oh and yes, I have hit shots from the field to the green, and yes, the pin was definitely placed by "that guy". :) Luckily no windows have been harmed... yet.

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[quote name='pappaf2' timestamp='1368489798' post='7028390']
Any updates on this work of art?
[/quote]

Uploading pics right now. :)

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[quote name='KBNYY' timestamp='1366855609' post='6912595']
So when do you start taking reservations for overnight stays?
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Haha. I'm afraid I'm gonna have to do it just like all the munis around here, no reservations... first come first served.

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I made a overflow drain for the pond just in case we ever get some rain around here or the power goes out. Now the water can't overflow and wash out the pond edge, instead it goes down this pipe and safely into the reverse french drain for the upper filters.

 

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Just a simple pipe boot on a 1" piece of conduit I had leftover, set with the bottom of it at the height I wanted the max water line to be at.

 

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Ran it slightly downhill and popped it into the filter drain like so:

 

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Finally got the permanent deck steps built, single step on the backyard side:

 

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And a double step on the sideyard side. All steps are 7.5" tall by 22" deep.

 

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Also installed some LED lighting in the risers that is hooked up to a photocell switch for nighttime safety.

 

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Temp at night has been high enough lately so I moved all of the tropical plants back outside:

 

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Got a Early Girl tomato plant started, and the strawberries are kicking some serious butt. Already had several bowls of red ones over the past couple weeks.

 

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Moved all of the goldfish from the lower pond to the larger of the 2 upper ponds. Now it's all Koi in the lower.

 

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Upper Hydrangea starting to take off.

 

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Starting to feel a little bit less like a construction zone.

 

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Now I am piecing together all of the scraps of rough to finish off the fairway area.

 

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Actually got a lot done today on the rough that I didn't get pics of, so by Wednesday I should have another nice update after wrapping that up and getting things cleaned up. There are a couple last minute things left like staining the steps and getting the rest of the yard lighting installed, but for the most part I am finally about to ACTUALLY stick a fork in this. :)

 

Feels good man.

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Congratulations on your progress so far and good luck with the final completion. I am definitely looking forward to the final product. Nice LED lights, by the way! Really cool touch!

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Showed this thread to one of my friends; I now have people who can't speak a word of English asking me to have a look at this. Your place is truely unique, I'm amazed.........So is everybody else.

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Keep hammering away, this finish line is within eyesight!

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My fellow GolfWRX members: Major combat operations in the backyard have ended. In the battle of the new putting green/pond/deck, my allies and I have finally prevailed. (Applause.) Now I am engaged in final cleanup operations.

In this battle, we have fought for the cause of ultimate putting and chipping practice, and for the peace and relaxation that could only come from chilling on the deck by the pond. Our families are proud of this accomplishment -- yet, it is I, and several great friends, who achieved it. Our courage, our willingness to face danger while cutting down the giant tree, and for each other, made this day possible. Because of us, my backyard is more badass. Because of us, the putts have fallen, and the fish are happy. (Applause.)

Operation Backyard Rebuild was carried out with a combination of precision and boldness the neighbors did not expect, and the internet world had not seen before. From within the confines of my fences, we used shovels and pick axes to dig trenching for power and water lines, and build a new and improved bunker. We installed new turf across nearly 2000 square feet of ground, in one of the swiftest advances of seaming and gluing in history. We have shown the world the skill and the might of a few average dudes that pulled off something incredibly special.

I would like to say thanks to all the members of my coalition who joined in such a noble cause. I thank Ben Whitmore, Geoff Fischer, Josh Pittman, Peter Deimer, Chris Polaco, Miguel Hoffman, Colin McFarland, and Shelli Petty who shared in the hardships of war. I also thank all of my neighbors who welcomed our loud power saws and music (except for that d-bag across the street and one house over). Lastly, I sincerely thank everyone on GolfWRX that posted words of encouragement over the past 2.5 years, you really kept me going strong during some very hard times.

And tonight, I have a special word for all the men and women involved in Operation Backyard Rebuild: I am very grateful for a job well done. (Applause.)


lol. Seriously though, thanks again for all the kind words guys. Today was a big day out there. Finished pics coming up tomorrow after I get all of the tools put away for the first time in 2 years, and do a little cleanup.

-Rich

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[quote name='505' timestamp='1368679013' post='7045214']
(except for that d-bag across the street and one house over). [/quote]

haha... What a d-bag... Eff 'em. Congrats on finishing. I know it's been a long time coming from reading the thread and I hope you have more than enough time to enjoy the fruits of your labor!

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[quote name='esketores' timestamp='1368727633' post='7048306']
1,742 days ago was the first post in this thread. 4 years 9 months 8 days.
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What a long strange trip it's been. :)

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Had to spend all weekend working on finishing up my cold air box project for the Protege, but I was able to get a start on the cleanup out back. Didn't get a chance yet to broom the rough and get it fluffed up, so there are still some seams that aren't fully woven together, but I still think it looks pretty damn good overall regardless of that. I took all of the sand out of the bunker and screened it, then it got windy last night and a bunch of it blew back out. lol. Will probably tackle that this evening before it gets dark and then tarp it until my new cover arrives from ATPG.

 

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After I get the rough all re-fluffed and then washed, those last few seams should all blend nicely (I tried really hard to get all of the grain going the same way on each little piece). My buddy Josh is going to come help me tomorrow evening and we're going to switch off running the leaf blower and broom, which will get all of the last little leaves and pebbles out, and fluff everything up. Then I'll give it a spray down and call it 100% done.

 

Oh and we've always called the backyard "The 19th Hole"... but I hadn't given it much thought before. Might have to rethink something there and rename it. I also can't believe it's been so long since this thing started... we actually didn't start the new setup 'til Halloween 2010, but that's still a little over 30 months. Yikes.

 

So glad I am done and can actually have some REAL free time. :)

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There's actually about 10" of sand in it. Guess I don't have to worry about ever hitting the bottom. Haha.

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