Thurson, I was wondering how you protected all of that nice furniture, throw pillows, etc. It's not exactly plastic or wrought iron.
You couldn't get away with that in Maryland though.
We have periodic stiff winds & torrential rains that will blow/wash away almost anything if it's not heavy- especially on an elevated deck like mine
(about 12'- 14' high).
You're a lucky man.
That is, until California drops into the ocean.
(c;