I have output 5 basically ready, just want to go over it again - editing, grammar, word count and a few layout things.
One thing I realized is how I can get more fun out of describing the implementation of various talks/elements of the design. instead of just narrating the different steps, materials, tools, etc. I can list all the factors that weigh in for an "ecosocionomic" evaluation of the particular steps, materials, tools, etc. As I realized this really late I did it only for the last element I am covering in output 5, the Northern part of the driveway. But it was a lot of fun and re-inspired me!
Another thing I realized is that yes, planning and designing is good to do in advance - due to time limitations I sometimes felt I had not enough time to that properly, which is true - on the other hand what happened is that I tried for each step to see if that reduces my future options or not. So as not everything was designed, planned and decided I looked for the solution that kept most envisioned possible options open - not a bad way - and allowing for a lot of flexibility. This could be integrated in the original design, but I was ot quite as aware how that is possible. So this is somewhat a design by deciding which options are not taken into account as the don;t fit with some core value or concept - so its excluded. then it looks at the remaining options and looks if they are all till possible and if not if it is possible to take the next step to keep them possible - even if necessary going mabey back a step or two if it makes "ecosocionomic" sense.
I also realized that there are differences between the project plans depending in which phase they have been created. The one done in the design phase includes a lot of the design thinking, the one for the first implementation part is focused on the timing, scheduling aspects and the one for the second implementation part on detail steps realistically being possible to complete.
I also ran into one thing that is very common in project management. As you go, new tasks show up that were not anticipate and need to be integrated into the plan. Or new tasks are chosen for various reason - like just a little more effort and it can be complted utilizing the help that is available at the moment, the set up of tools and materials, so not to have be repeated or suddenly without this task the original one can't really continue, etc.
Ah - I love thinking about design and project management!