The CZickness XXXIII: Putting the Social in Social Distancing.

[K9stang]

Thanks, I’ll check out the other thread.

 

[Leadeye]

I like living in the woods, the gardener loves the space and easy access to materials.

 

[Leadeye]

Making 41 LC BP ammo for the Colt Thunderer, SPG lube always reminds me of rancid french fry oil.

 

[wtburnette]

It’s always a chore to balance life. You need to maintain financial security, yet also need to try to make your life goals happen too. This current crisis has the wife and I spending more time together now than we have in the last 35 years. I honestly worry about some that are stuck in tiny apartments. We have a decent sized house that lets us retreat to very different areas when we need some space.

The Grotto in the basement has been getting far more use this last month than it has in the last 25 years of living here. We’ve been watching more movies together, going for walks together like we used to do when dating and doing video chats with family. We find ourselves cooking more often now too. There are times when I think that we might be spending a bit too much time together but it will balance in the end.

The BB gun range in the basement is a fun distraction right now. The dog has really been enjoying having both of us around all of the time. I might get back into flight sims too but am lacking decent hardware for the current crop of excellent flight sims out there.

I'm really hoping this whole thing allows us to work more often from home. It's really nice to be able to save on gas, not have to deal with traffic and have a slower pace to the day. I would like going into the office on occasion, but it doesn't need to be often...

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

Well with no one at work to radio me, I can afford the alone time 20 minutes a day to practice in the warehouse between rounds. Fist sized group at 25y. I guess the solitude is good for something

 

[KJQ6945]

Front walk is almost done. My back hates me.

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

Front walk is almost done. My back hates me.

Looks good. What you plan to put in the joints?

 

[SarahG]

Front walk is almost done. My back hates me.

Bubble bath?

 

[Hatin Since 87]

Looks good. What you plan to put in the joints?

Grass.

Wait. What joints?

 

[Leadeye]

Serious landscaping KJQ, is there somebody watching HGTV at your house?

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

Grass.

Wait. What joints?

 

[88E30M50]

Front walk is almost done. My back hates me.

Very nice! My back hurts just looking at the pics

 

[KJQ6945]

Looks good. What you plan to put in the joints?

I’ll broom in some decorative paver sand tomorrow. Final grade the excavation, then work on the landscaping.

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

I’ll broom in some decorative paver sand tomorrow. Final grade the excavation, then work on the landscaping.

Indeed. Using the silicone sand that "locks"? Forgive my inquiry. Ive done many a many a paver job.

 

[KJQ6945]

Very nice! My back hurts just looking at the pics

There are 26 pavers there. They’re 40 pounds each. I picked each one up no less than 5 times today. These were existing pavers, that I took up last week. Pressure washed both sides today before setting them. Who needs a gym membership.

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

There are 26 pavers there. They’re 40 pounds each. I picked each one up no less than 5 times today. These were existing pavers, that I took up last week. Pressure washed both sides today before setting them. Who needs a gym membership.

Agreed. I got my (at least right) arm workout today. Swung a sledge driving fence posts for the garden.

 

[Trigger Time]

Damn looks professional

 

[KJQ6945]

Indeed. Using the silicone sand that "locks"? Forgive my inquiry. Ive done many a many a paver job.

Tell me more, you have my attention.

 

[KJQ6945]

Damn looks professional

I’m just a hack that has a calculator. Measure 36 times and cut nothing. I’m lazy and patient.

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

Tell me more, you have my attention.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Quikrete-50-lb-PowerLoc-Jointing-Sand-115047/202092196

This is just an example. Its a polymeric sand that you get wet after brooming on. Hardens to create a "silicone" like bond. I highly recommend it for these reasons:

1. flexible to the effect that joints wont crack over time/traffic.
2. Waterproof the joints to minimize paver shift/seperation
3. Won't wash out or blow out of the joints in weather.