tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315509519261683441.post8036991441678548226..comments2024-03-28T21:29:04.460-04:00Comments on Seasons in the Valley + Furry Gnome's Adventures: Pouring the CementThe Furry Gnomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02485265576983125216noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315509519261683441.post-8221165386767557792021-03-26T03:05:30.434-04:002021-03-26T03:05:30.434-04:00Great views! Thank you for sharing this helpful de...Great views! Thank you for sharing this helpful detail with us. <a href="http://www.flortek.ca/" rel="nofollow">@Flortek Co.</a>Anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08605405591854075973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315509519261683441.post-38633963773374982752020-08-04T00:08:02.814-04:002020-08-04T00:08:02.814-04:00That new patio is looking very good. Nice that the...That new patio is looking very good. Nice that they even cleaned it with a pressure washer when they were done.Granny Marigoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15858237999602347848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315509519261683441.post-69071324509915810752020-08-03T22:01:16.829-04:002020-08-03T22:01:16.829-04:00That is hard work...but they got paid well I am su...That is hard work...but they got paid well I am sure. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015780995837712115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315509519261683441.post-45654129932061629122020-08-03T21:56:33.851-04:002020-08-03T21:56:33.851-04:00Having dealt with a lot of contractors in an earli...Having dealt with a lot of contractors in an earlier life, I've never had one ask for payment in full before the job was completed and the punch-list items taken care of. The fellow who built our house didn't even ask for payment for for a few extras until H contacted his wife.Woody Meristemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17042498252608254901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315509519261683441.post-30095487546908684432020-08-03T10:28:44.730-04:002020-08-03T10:28:44.730-04:00it's good you stuck to your guns about the cem...it's good you stuck to your guns about the cement truck, they were perfectly capable of wheeling the concrete to the back. it's just so much easier for them to have the cement shoot the cement in place. but i know the truck would have made a mess of the grass!! i get that "2" guys working, the rest standing around!! i am also glad you did not pay them until they were done. it is so rude to ask for payment before the job is done. it looks like it came out good!!!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16823369215793154260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315509519261683441.post-52119806009898182682020-08-03T08:06:42.144-04:002020-08-03T08:06:42.144-04:00Hello,
It looks really nice, I hope you are very ...Hello,<br /><br />It looks really nice, I hope you are very happy with your new patio and walkway. Take care and stay safe! Enjoy your day, have a happy new week!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315509519261683441.post-53738490303649736632020-08-02T21:36:46.970-04:002020-08-02T21:36:46.970-04:00Years ago, when I had A/C installed in my first ho...Years ago, when I had A/C installed in my first house, the rep said "you aren't a lawyer, are you?" I said "No, why?" his reply: because I charge lawyers double. Then when I get a check for 50% and the rest when you do the following, with a list of 10 or 12 items I've already been paid and ignore his list.Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159288023048032948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315509519261683441.post-91818277821832513402020-08-02T18:06:17.550-04:002020-08-02T18:06:17.550-04:00That is hard work and it turned out great.
I'v...That is hard work and it turned out great.<br />I've done my share of cement work over the years!happyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186179870233267082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315509519261683441.post-35890611587389979182020-08-02T16:46:21.980-04:002020-08-02T16:46:21.980-04:00Well, I guess my guess of a heli-pad wasn't to...Well, I guess my guess of a heli-pad wasn't too far off. You now at least have the concrete pad. That will make another great outdoor spot for you and I bet it will be tempting to put a little ramp down to get on that golf course. Just think, once on the those smooth fairways you could soon be mixing it up with the golfers. You could actually become an honorary 'old Duffer. Now I did say honorary not ornery:))Al Bossencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307619781955351484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315509519261683441.post-29724630528848225792020-08-02T15:13:33.639-04:002020-08-02T15:13:33.639-04:00Never pay before the job is finished to your stand...Never pay before the job is finished to your standards! Good for you!<br />The rain has stopped here and the sun came out!RedPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06980471119229896414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315509519261683441.post-18169075998054223172020-08-02T13:46:20.570-04:002020-08-02T13:46:20.570-04:00So glad you waited till it was all done before pay...So glad you waited till it was all done before paying, how rude to ask earlier. It is a lot of work, and you will now see plants and shrubs round the perimeter, the plan you had , has all gone as planned ( no pun intended) ""Nancy Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854698513524662527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315509519261683441.post-82076225496651086052020-08-02T13:42:47.179-04:002020-08-02T13:42:47.179-04:00I'm glad to hear that you didn't let them ...I'm glad to hear that you didn't let them cut too many corners. I did a lot of laying of concrete bases when I worked on the farm - these were for all kinds of buildings and I got quite good at it in the end. I don't think my back would stand up to it nowadays.John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00832873074550725579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315509519261683441.post-52930110577487538742020-08-02T12:58:22.863-04:002020-08-02T12:58:22.863-04:00So rude to ask for payment before finishing off. I...So rude to ask for payment before finishing off. I do hope you enjoy your patio.Georginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13232154028235485600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315509519261683441.post-68435772056636864432020-08-02T12:56:24.446-04:002020-08-02T12:56:24.446-04:00That patio and walkway turned out beautifully. You...That patio and walkway turned out beautifully. You can be very proud and happy of this wonderful addition to your property. I bet you and Mrs. F.G. can't wait to design the flowers and shrubs around it. I am looking forward to see pictures of the ongoing beautification.Marlene Klopferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045198557084106389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315509519261683441.post-48777683586817797332020-08-02T12:52:32.270-04:002020-08-02T12:52:32.270-04:00We sure are needing this wonderful rain. You are g...We sure are needing this wonderful rain. You are going to enjoy your lovely patio so much. And what a lovely way to end the summer, working on getting it all set up and planted for your enjoyment. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08592184037513559644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315509519261683441.post-41416060500319292552020-08-02T12:43:08.000-04:002020-08-02T12:43:08.000-04:00Do you have to let it cure before you ride on it? ...Do you have to let it cure before you ride on it? It's a great idea to enlarge your outdoor living space. Sounds as if the crew was good, the crew boss not so much.Boudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00641013916263271948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315509519261683441.post-15026801645835807912020-08-02T11:45:22.679-04:002020-08-02T11:45:22.679-04:00What an intricate process. I'm glad you took t...What an intricate process. I'm glad you took the pictures and described it so well. I don't think I was cut out for this kind of work. :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.com