Drewski,
Nice deck!
We're thinking about using Trex or Timbertech decking. I think I'm going to sink the tub into the deck about tub seat height to be able to step right into the tub.
My wife wants it to be "bug free" so the whole deck may get a screen room on it and as I was calling around for it I located a local person who quoted a price for the room with glass windows - thinking about those 0 degree with 20 MPH days. Although I may make the screen room a little smaller and put the tub "outdoors". I think it may be really cool to be in the tub as the snow falls - I'll see.
When I get the tub and if I ever get a digital camera I'll take pictures.
Vinny