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Offline Mikey

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Urban Renewal
« on: February 25, 2007, 04:06:10 PM »
I built my pond bridge some 9-10 years ago.  In preparation for a Spring Garden Tour I decided it needed some touching up as it was suffering from neglect .........


I was just getting started when a light rain began to fall and I had to toss a tarp over the bridge.  And they say it never rains in California......


Well I guess they were right because no sooner had I cleaned up my paint brush when the rain stopped......  So I went out and finished up the job.  Hopefully I'm good for another ten or so years.......
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Re: Urban Renewal
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2007, 04:11:55 PM »
That looks GREAT! 8)
Perfect color red... O0
I've seen 'em painted hideous red colors, but that is NICE! :)
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Re: Urban Renewal
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2007, 04:35:43 PM »
That looks stunning Mike!

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Re: Urban Renewal
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2007, 04:55:13 PM »
Wow, what a difference a coat of paint makes.  That looks great. Three years ago we were on a garden tour, great way to get "honeydos" done!!!

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Re: Urban Renewal
« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2007, 04:58:33 PM »
The bridge looks great!! Your pond will be the star of the tour O0
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Re: Urban Renewal
« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2007, 07:13:02 AM »
Wow what a difference a coat of paint makes....looks like the fishies are happy with the new look too  ;D
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Re: Urban Renewal
« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2007, 07:16:54 AM »
the bridge and new paint job looks great Mikey O0

Reminds me of the bridge that we built for our senior prom. Same color.
See, you didn't think that I could remember back that far did you? ;D ;D

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Re: Urban Renewal
« Reply #7 on: February 26, 2007, 07:33:47 AM »
Mikey,
  You did a great job. It's beautiful and the new paint job really makes it look brand new again.
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Re: Urban Renewal
« Reply #8 on: February 26, 2007, 08:15:13 AM »
Gorgeous. Even without the paint, it's a great bridge. Love the shape.

Love the red!
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Re: Urban Renewal
« Reply #9 on: February 26, 2007, 10:35:02 AM »
It's not just red it's redwood, thus the rich look. O0 {-)
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Re: Urban Renewal
« Reply #10 on: February 26, 2007, 01:01:30 PM »
Looks great! And I agree that the fish look pleased with it to.  o(
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Re: Urban Renewal
« Reply #11 on: February 26, 2007, 06:13:14 PM »
Awesome Mike! Very Japanese looking.
It looks like paint, but the label says 'stain'. I had no clue a stain could be so colourful.
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Re: Urban Renewal
« Reply #12 on: February 26, 2007, 07:07:25 PM »
I love that!  Thats the first time I have seen any part of your pond.  I cant find any pictures posted.  Sure looks great!

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Re: Urban Renewal
« Reply #13 on: February 28, 2007, 02:29:41 PM »
Mikey, Wow what a difference, I love the color looks fantastic :clap: O0
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Re: Urban Renewal
« Reply #14 on: February 28, 2007, 03:09:28 PM »
Beauteous!   O0
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Re: Urban Renewal
« Reply #15 on: February 28, 2007, 03:33:37 PM »
Wow can't wait to show this one to Shep. All of a sudden I'm thinking enlarge with a bridge.  ;D
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Re: Urban Renewal
« Reply #16 on: February 28, 2007, 07:46:44 PM »
One of the nicest bridges I've seen. Love the color. Your pond is so pretty.
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Re: Urban Renewal
« Reply #17 on: March 01, 2007, 08:53:27 AM »
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Re: Urban Renewal
« Reply #18 on: March 02, 2007, 09:42:25 AM »
Mikey it looks great!  I love bridges and have always tried to figure out a way to incorporate one into the mess around my pond.  Haven't figure out how to do it yet..but that is inspiring to try and find a way.

question about the painting...how did you make sure none dropped into the pond?
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Re: Urban Renewal
« Reply #19 on: March 02, 2007, 08:15:54 PM »
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question about the painting...how did you make sure none dropped into the pond?
I tried to be careful but a few drops made it to the pond.  I guess I'm a tough love pond person...... 

The bridge is made of redwood with the exception of the three joists that form the arch and those were treated pine.  I know, I know.... People say you should never use treated lumber around the pond.  I tend to be a rule breaker at times....  I thought that treated lumber would stand up the best so when I built the bridge I gave the joists three coats of stain before before placing it over the pond.  I'm not aware of any adverse effects on the fish but then again it's not like we get lots of rain here.  Most of the fish in the pond are the originals from ten years ago.
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Re: Urban Renewal
« Reply #20 on: March 02, 2007, 08:23:07 PM »
That looks great.  I love the color, makes every thing just seem to pop.  Good luck on the up coming pond tour. 

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