Mixing It Up

Thursday, October 05, 2023

I am surprised to find myself enjoying the work I’m doing with concrete. All I’ve done so far is to mix and fill post holes, but I’m interested in more using the flexible material, and even becoming creative. Those thoughts have me watching how-to videos showing concrete mixing techniques and projects. I’d need to ramp up some mega courage before tackling a bigger-than-post-hole project. There are chances of a novice making construction errors, and dried concrete can’t simply be erased.

I’ve found while fixing broken fence posts that the hardest part of repairing is to haul from a hole in the ground the broken post bottom totally encased in old concrete. If I manage to get the post-bottom and concrete from the ground, there are more cumbersome steps ahead, to rid the property of an unsightly and heavy chunk of trash.

Concrete holds great attraction. When used correctly it’s very flexible in wet form, and very sturdy once it dries. As a beginner in this type of construction, I sense the potential of becoming creative with concrete. There’s so much to learn, and I’ll be on it.

Dear Friends: Today, another early-in to work, so it’s goodbye for now. Diana