It really takes two
@GardenGerty (159754)
United States
July 15, 2024 2:45pm CST
If Bob and I did not have each other, we likely would not accomplish much.
Today he went out and bought a bag of quick crete (concrete) as we decided to use the hole we pulled our old mail box out of to put the new one in. And we decided we had better fill in around it with concrete.
Someone tried to sell him a 200 pound bag, and would not listen to what he was saying. When someone who listened and understood finally helped him, he came home with a 60 pound bag, cost less than ten dollars. We probably could have used the 50 pound bag, but that is okay.
Neither of us could lift it, but we used the two wheel dolly and took it across the street. We mixed the concrete in an old bucket with water we had carried over. It was a lot of work, a lot of guess work, and the bending and stooping and heat made my headache even worse.
When we finished I came in and cooled off, and drank an electrolyte drink. I am much better now than even when I got up this morning. I do not handle the heat well since I got heat exhaustion two years ago.
We cooperated and made a nice lunch. Bob is laying down now, and I will join him soon.
I got a shower and got all the concrete out from around and under my nails. I get to nap as well before I go give blood.
If you are in a warm climate, stay out of the heat and drink plenty of fluids. I will visit more later.
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@celticeagle (164045)
• Boise, Idaho
15 Jul
I'm glad it turned out okay and they listened. Sounds like you had quite a day. I don't do well in this heat either.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
16 Jul
Today is a little cooler and I am glad. Bob said they were wanting to sell him the whole kit. He kept saying that I already bought one, right there, in their store.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
17 Jul
@celticeagle He does not speak loudly, so they may have misunderstood. I am pretty certain they would have remembered me as I was the one who bought the mailbox.
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@celticeagle (164045)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Jul
@GardenGerty .......They aren't very with it it seems.
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@Deepizzaguy (99643)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
15 Jul
Teamwork works all of the time when dealing with tasks that you and Bob had to deal with.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
16 Jul
Yes, it does and it is much better than paying someone to do it.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
17 Jul
@Deepizzaguy Now we just look out the front door and say "we did that together."
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@Deepizzaguy (99643)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
16 Jul
@GardenGerty You are right.
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@kaylachan (65344)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Jul
Rest well. Glad you got it done.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
16 Jul
I bet the mail lady is glad as well. She has been handing it out her window if I am outside, rather than use the old box.
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@kaylachan (65344)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 Jul
@GardenGerty Our mail people will do the same if George or I happen to be out.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
17 Jul
@kaylachan A long time ago they would not do that. I am glad to save her a little when I can.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
16 Jul
WE have used it before. I thought we could get it in smaller bags, but I could quite well be wrong.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
16 Jul
I'm glad you're feeling better. I'm also glad you got the mailbox taken care of. A nap is always good. Have a great day.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
16 Jul
It was a good day. Bob and I both have sore muscles, but that just proves we are alive, I guess.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
17 Jul
The people there are good, they just get something set in their mind and you have to convince them otherwise.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
16 Jul
We are going to hit a slight cooling trend this week. In my mind we always have extended heat spells in July.
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@RasmaSandra (77609)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Jul
Good for you two getting the new mailbox set up. I am staying in by the AC, I hope you have a good evening,
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
16 Jul
AC does feel good after you have been out a while.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
16 Jul
Today is a better day. I did get sore muscles and so did Bob.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
16 Jul
Eating fruits and vegetables also will help you stay hydrated.
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