Patio Progress

Tony had been obsessing about finishing the basement (which we can't afford right now). I told him he ought to try obsessing about my pet project (which we could afford to do). Flagstone patio. (Leaves didn't seem like they'd be a good long-term solution for our lack of a patio.) I'm so happy he bought into it! ...because I don't think I could have done it.

Grading.

I certainly couldn't have laid the gravel base in one day.


Really, my role was more as a creative consultant (just like I like it). Anthony was the uncooperative lacky. ...and then there were numerous unhelpful helpers.


Installing the edging (to hold the stone dust in place). I hate stone dust. Why? If I tell you it's an ingredient in cement, does that tell you why? Give me sand any day.


...and now it's puzzle time!