Yep. Not very original, but I built another Leopold Bench, from these plans. It's all 2 X 10. Like any other project, when you start with the right materials it's a lot easier. Will say, 20˚ temperatures and snow don't make things easier. Not displeased with the results however.
It will be a gift. I think it accomplishes the ‘welcome, rest, think, repsect’ goal I had in mind.