western australia

We've finished our brick-paving project

@JudyEv (325798)

Rockingham, Australia

December 1, 2022 11:24pm CST

Yesterday, three of us finished a brick paving project that we started last Sunday, and which I’ve written about before. Vince, his brother and myself began work at 8am and finished about 4pm. It’s was my BIL’s birthday and he turned 73 so we’re all getting on in years. At morning tea, the lady-of-the-house gave BIL a cupcake with a sparkler in it so that was nice. We stayed with the BIL for the night and had a very pleasant evening. This morning, I am so stiff and sore I can hardly move. If I drop anything, I am really battling to pick it up. Vince isn’t much better. I sat on some sort of massaging pad this morning and it was really helpful. I am thinking of getting one of my own as I think it would be good for my back. You can see the ‘before’ and ‘after’ photos above. That's my niece and I in the photos. She was there on the first day. The levels and gradients were quite tricky but it’s turned out really well. The owners are thrilled and the rest of us feel very gratified too. It’s nice to be able to help others.

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@LadyDuck (458140)

• Switzerland

2 Dec 22

I was going to ask you how did you feel the money after. You worked many hours and that is a hard job. Congratulations to the three workers, you can pat your back, as you did a wonderful job.

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@LadyDuck (458140)

• Switzerland

3 Dec 22

@JudyEv You formed a great staff and you did a professional job.

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@JudyEv (325798)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Dec 22

@LadyDuck Thanks.

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@JudyEv (325798)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Dec 22

It's very satisfying to see how well it turned out. The men did most of the heavy work really but I pitched in where I could and did some of the fiddly cutting and fitting.

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@changjiangzhibin89 (16532)

• China

2 Dec 22

Wow ! It looks neat ! you can hold your own with the bricklayers ! Your BIL was born in the year of the Ox -1949 ,if he were here.

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@changjiangzhibin89 (16532)

• China

3 Dec 22

@JudyEv Not sure if your BIL are fond of Ox.1946 is the year of Dog.Different from the Zodiac- 12 constellations ,we use one of the twelve animals to symbolize the year that we are born in.

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@JudyEv (325798)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Dec 22

We are seeing him again tomorrow. I will tell him he is an ox! It's okay. He will think it is funny. I was born in 1946. Can you tell me what I am please? I know I could look it up and I've done so before but have forgotten.

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@JudyEv (325798)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Dec 22

@changjiangzhibin89 Thanks for that. I'll now have to decide what breed of dog I'd like to be!

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@BarBaraPrz (45487)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

2 Dec 22

Is that a brick barbeque off to the side?

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@BarBaraPrz (45487)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

3 Dec 22

@JudyEv Alrighty then!

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@JudyEv (325798)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Dec 22

That's the leftover bricks. After Christmas sometime, we'll pave that small area too.

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@DaddyEvil (137142)

• United States

2 Dec 22

It really does look nice, Judy! Congrats on getting it finished! Take some pain reliever and do things slowly for a day or two.

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@JudyEv (325798)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Dec 22

We washed and swept down the whole area so it was lovely and clean. The wife had gone to visit the husband so, although it was mostly done before she left, the area hadn't been tidied up and swept.

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@DaddyEvil (137142)

• United States

3 Dec 22

@JudyEv I really hope she called and gushed about how beautiful it looked. You all deserved a lot of praise and thanks.

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@LindaOHio (156157)

• United States

2 Dec 22

You guys did an amazing job! It looks lovely. Happy Birthday to your BIL. Take a nice soaking bath in Epsom Salts. That should make you feel better.

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@JudyEv (325798)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Dec 22

I'm feeling better today thanks. I can just about pick up things off the floor again!

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@LindaOHio (156157)

• United States

3 Dec 22

@JudyEv That's good to hear!

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@arunima25 (85316)

• Bangalore, India

2 Dec 22

Wow! That's a neat work there

. You must be proud of yourself

. Now your backs deserve rest and some bit of pampering with massage. I have asked my help to come in the afternoon for a massage. It's been a long and I have been having some tiredness and muscle pain lately. Wishing your BIL a year or health and happiness.. belated birthday wishes for him

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@JudyEv (325798)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Dec 22

There is a small celebration for him tomorrow and we'll be staying there again. I might make more use of his massage cushion.

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@arunima25 (85316)

• Bangalore, India

3 Dec 22

@JudyEv Enjoy the celebration and the massage cushion

. If you like it so much, it is a good idea to get one for yourself. Vince and you work a lot and you both deserve it.

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@JudyEv (325798)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Dec 22

@arunima25 My back really feels it if I do too much. I think the cushion might help.

@RebeccasFarm (86754)

• United States

2 Dec 22

This is so wonderful you did this Judy bless.

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@JudyEv (325798)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Dec 22

Thanks. It was quite challenging as it does downhill and twists a bit, etc but it looks good now.

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@jstory07 (134464)

• Roseburg, Oregon

2 Dec 22

That looks really good. It will be nice for a long time.

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@JudyEv (325798)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Dec 22

Yes, it is on a very firm bed so they should have no trouble with it at all.

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@Juliaacv (48442)

• Canada

2 Dec 22

The work looks perfect and so fine. I can understand feeling stiff and sore, that is really heavy and hard work. I hope that you can take it easy for a bit and rest those over-worked muscles. I am sure that the homeowners will long remember and appreciate this work of love that you did for them.

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@JudyEv (325798)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Dec 22

Thanks. I'm nearly back to just my normal stiffness which is something. My BIL has a massage cushion affair and I found that helpful. I might get myself one.

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@wolfgirl569 (95188)

• Marion, Ohio

2 Dec 22

It looks great. Laying bricks and house sitting are 2 different things

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@JudyEv (325798)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Dec 22

Yes, that's true. Probably house-sitting involves fewer muscles! lol

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@xFiacre (12597)

• Ireland

2 Dec 22

@judyev That looks really nifty. Well done you.

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@JudyEv (325798)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Dec 22

Thanks. We have a bit more to do in the area where the loose bricks are but that will have to wait till after Christmas. We are just about as chuffed as the lady. It turned out really well.

@magallon (19280)

• Philippines

2 Dec 22

Wow ... that was such a nice job

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@JudyEv (325798)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Dec 22

Thanks. We're pleased with the finished product.

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@solidcodes (1690)

• Philippines

2 Dec 22

It looks clean.

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@JudyEv (325798)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Dec 22

Thanks. We were very pleased with the way it turned out.

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@Beestring (13320)

• Hong Kong

2 Dec 22

That looks really good. It was hard work. Have a good rest.

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@JudyEv (325798)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Dec 22

Thanks. We've just about recovered now.

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@GardenGerty (157551)

• United States

3 Dec 22

Very nicely done. Our old bones suffer at every turn, but this project is one to be proud of.

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@JudyEv (325798)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Dec 22

It's a great feeling to have accomplished it. The old bones will recover.

@allknowing (130064)

• India

3 Dec 22

I have said this before This kind of work here is given on contract. I can never think of even laying a single brick. That is an accomplishment.

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@allknowing (130064)

• India

3 Dec 22

@JudyEv The kind of expertise I would have - I am no professional - we get such labour around here to do such jobs. They are called unskilled workers For example we would get our gardener to do such jobs and he is not an expert in this line But laying tiles in a house or even in a garden where cementing is required a professional would be employed. We call them masons.

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@JudyEv (325798)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Dec 22

@allknowing Quite a few men - and women - really enjoy doing their own repairs, renovations, etc. Our hardware stores are very huge but of course they service the professionals as well.

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@JudyEv (325798)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Dec 22

In today's climate, a professional brick-layer wouldn't be bothered with it. There is too much demand and for far easier jobs. But I do understand. It's not everyone's cup of tea.

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@sarik1 (6771)

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9 Dec 22

That is nice work.

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@JudyEv (325798)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Dec 22

Thanks. We were really pleased with the result.

Krissttina Isobe

@oahuwriter (26780)

• United States

3 Dec 22

Yes, looks terrific! I use those rubs, so good, when needed.

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@JudyEv (325798)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Dec 22

Do you mean the massage pad? I'm thinking I might buy one. I'm sure I'd find it helpful.

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@JudyEv (325798)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Dec 22

@oahuwriter Oh, I see. A small difference in terms again. We sometimes call ointment/cream a 'rub' but it's not so common.

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@oahuwriter (26780)

• United States

4 Dec 22

@JudyEv Sorry, my typo, should be rubs, ointment like, Aspercreme.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Dec 22

Such a great job you all did. I can imagine how sore you are. That is a lot of work. I know it will all be appreciated.

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@JudyEv (325798)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Dec 22

The lady's mother turned up to have a look and help if she could and they are both lovely people. It's nice we were able to help.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Dec 22

@JudyEv So nice to help others, especially when you know it is appreciated.

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@Jamalbawu1212 (237)

• Indonesia

3 Dec 22

@JudyEv I see it's a neat job but the job might be a bit hard for you to do seeing that it makes you sick, I'm getting pitty to hear that

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@JudyEv (325798)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Dec 22

Thank you for your concern but I'm almost back to normal now. Most of my stiffness has gone.

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@Jamalbawu1212 (237)

• Indonesia

5 Dec 22

@JudyEv Glad to hear that, I hope you can return to your activities soon

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