Because of the size of it, it would be far too expensive to do it again in cedar, so I was thinking of flagstone. It would allow me to extend it to surround a gi-normous cedar tree, which the present deck has a fence at the end in front of it. I'd really like it's glory to be in your face. It's an old feller....most likely 4 to 5 hundred years old and the trunk at the base is at least 8 feet through the centre. I don't know how big around it is, but it's magnificent.
You've been doing the reno's.....so I'd recommend enjoying the occasional pause to appreciate what you've done. If it's all work and no relaxo, it becomes not so fun real quick.