A Cry For Help
That title makes this sound a bit more psychological than it is. It's really a practical ting, but I suppose it's hard to ask for this help, so it is a bit of a cry.
Here's the deal. Summer has relented to my plan to get a scooter, but on the condition that I make some real progress on our backyard (it's a fiasco, really). Her latest deal: once we get the retaining wall built, I can get my wheels. So, I cry for help.
Here's the plan. The week of 11 August I beginning a two-week break, and I want to build the wall then. I'm working on getting either Dad's help or at least his advice/guidance, and then any other kin who could make it down to help would be welcomed warmly (seriously, August in ABQ is warm, but it's been pretty rainy this season). We may also try to get the ward to help out--our home teacher has two teenaged boys, Summer's visiting teachers are married to the Elders Quorum and Young Mens presidents, etc.
(There, I asked for help. Next thing you know I'll ask for directions too...)
Thanks in advance
4 comments:
I don't know how to build a retaining wall. But I could bring you a big basket of apricots. I don't know what to do with apricots either. Actually, I don't think I know very many things at all. But it might be fun to visit!
Bill is a DIY fanatic and has done the retaining wall thing with a backyard in Northern CA that was not unlike yours. He and Tammie did it I believe. Just in case he hasn't checked your blog recently try emailing him, he may have some pointers and ground rules to go by. Or perhaps he could/would put some detailed directions on his blog.
August in Abq? Seriously? Dave you reschedule that to November or December I'd try to come out to help you.
Roy,
What are you going to build it out of? I can lay Block if you want to do it that way. The terrace block are different all together but easy to work with. Have you thought about using those? Would be happy to help if I'm not too wrapped up in other things. August is a crazy busy month for us but let me know when the work party starts!
Bishop Larsen
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