I worked on this for 3 1/2 hours yesterday and I can't believe the long process it takes to come up with random placements for these octagons. Actually, they aren't random, each piece was placed in specific spots. I guess to any other person they seem random. I started staining the bottom part, I've got 3 different types of cedar on the bottom and they are not all wanting to take the stain the same. I still need to darken the stain, use the wood filler, poly it and it will be completed by Tuesday's due date.

While working on this project last night, I've come to realize how it defines me in many ways. I have to say I really love this.