Getting It Done

The "IT" in my title is a little deck project I've been thinking about for a few years.  I wanted some shade on the deck...I wanted some protection from mosquitoes when needed.  I didn't want to invest a ton of money on a permanent structure because I have many other "projects" that need attended to first.  My Mom and my brother and my son had these canvas gazebos on their decks that seemed to fit that bill nicely.  But I put it off to get other things done, the deck repainted, etc.  I did buy one last year but had to return it because my deck (built by the previous owners) is a weird size....only 91/2 feet wide.  Most of the gazebos are 10X10 or larger. I happened to stumble across an 8X8 one at Target on line.  I still held off another season and finally this year I bit the bullet and bought one.  I should mention we did buy an outdoor screened in structure after we moved here 12yrs. ago.  It lasted almost all summer..until a fateful night of wind and storms and it ended up in the creek! The only part left whole was the door! So I was a bit hesitant this time,  fearing the same fate.  This is bolted to the deck and the canvas can be removed if a bad storm is coming. We'll see how this goes, but for now I do like it.  Here are some pics of how we spent the last few days...OK, how Jack spent the last few days! (Hey, I did help when needed!)

Front view

Side view....

Well, you get the picture! I still need to repaint my one wicker chair. It has been sitting in a spare room for a few years...and I'm sure I will be "tweeking" the decor off and on until I'm happy....Is that even possible? Me happy? Sure!  Now, about that other project in my brain......