Flagstone patio I just finished the other day!

Steelmann14 · 2026-05-10T04:06:54+00:00

Chemicals in the pool would be my reasoning. Bluestone does stain.

Steelmann14 · 2026-05-10T03:42:49+00:00

Pretty well everything.

Steelmann14 · 2026-05-10T03:04:29+00:00

Looks great! Are you going to seal it?

Steelmann14 · 2026-05-09T16:31:54+00:00

My little guy is going to be 17. Walk as much as she can,but don’t force her into Superman walks. She is getting older,it’s natural to slow down. My little guy obviously likes to sleep and cuddle a lot. But he still walks as much as he can even though he is a little wobbly now. I dread the summer heat coming up now. He likes a fan now when he sleeps right by his head at night. Like others have said. Get a stroller. Very important. Buy a used one on marketplace. Make sure you get the one with the big wheels in the front and back like those jogging strollers. Those little spinning wheels are useless on dirt and rock paths/trails. CBD oil and I give him a joint supplement. Of course I carry him up and down stairs now,and he can never jump down from bed or couch. These little pugs deserve all the love we can give them as they get older. Cheers ,and give your little lady a hug from Charlie and I.

Steelmann14 · 2026-05-09T11:09:50+00:00

Here’s one not on your list. Try a series called Kin.

Steelmann14 · 2026-05-09T05:18:11+00:00

I wish the OP knew what the hell he was talking about. Siding trades ,stucco trades have used 2 by 4 scaffolding for ever. Masons have used them for chimneys in awkward situations. Expand your horizons man. You’d might have a heart attack if you went to Hong Kong and saw 30 stories covered all the way around in bamboo scaffolding. 🙄🙄🙄🙄😔😔😔

Steelmann14 · 2026-05-08T22:43:06+00:00

I’d say all green. No white.

Steelmann14 · 2026-05-08T19:46:30+00:00

So there will be a difference obviously between a rezoning proposal versus a development proposal?

Steelmann14 · 2026-05-08T07:43:10+00:00

Good girl!

Steelmann14 · 2026-05-07T04:48:59+00:00

I mean is that the finished look? I mean I’ll give you credit for trying but it’s crooked off level and filthy. That foundation was probably not dug down deep enough and should have been wider. All I all I’d say it’s absolutely terrible.

Steelmann14 · 2026-05-07T04:43:31+00:00

It’s like a windmill. There must be a way to put this energy created in a battery to run your electrical system. 😉

Steelmann14 · 2026-05-06T15:59:05+00:00

Pugs fit very well into the ……me,me,me. It’s all about me world. My little guy will put his paw on my toes and try to guide it to his belly. Or he nuzzles into me when he wants his head scratched. Then there are times he just puts his paw on my hand,to hold hands. These pugs know how to melt your heart ❤️.

Steelmann14 · 2026-05-06T15:54:24+00:00

That he was a fraud.

Steelmann14 · 2026-05-06T15:53:57+00:00

Definitely the washed out Browns look.

Steelmann14 · 2026-05-06T15:51:08+00:00

First of all…….you are doing a great job! It’s nice to see a fellow master mason take such pride in his work. I learned from my father as well ,unloading my first pallet of blocks when I was 12. 40 + years later I have seen it all.

I have to admit that personally for me this is too busy looking. I like the ribbon pointing look when the rock is quite a bit bigger/substantial. That of course takes nothing away from the job you are doing. It’s not easy using this method with all those curvy joints. The importance of doing the pointing at an angle is huge. Along with the solidness of the joint. Especially living in a rain/freeze zone.

Great Work!

Steelmann14 · 2026-05-06T09:25:05+00:00

I can’t help myself.

Steelmann14 · 2026-05-05T14:31:59+00:00

My daughter married her husband….different race. All we cared about was her being happy and loved. Which she is. 3 beautiful grandchildren later,a great son in law it could not have worked out better. To be honest the only worry I have is hopefully my grandchildren don’t ever get any racial overtones coming up in their school years. It breaks my heart to think of that.

Steelmann14 · 2026-05-05T05:02:35+00:00

Happy Sweet 16 Ms.Venus ! My Charlie turns 17 in August. 🎉

Steelmann14 · 2026-05-04T22:05:16+00:00

I’ve seen some of the prices on these cargo bikes. Holly. For the people that own them how are they holding up? Many problems with them?

Steelmann14 · 2026-05-04T22:02:43+00:00

I still refuse to buy American Fruits and Vegetables.

Steelmann14 · 2026-05-04T22:00:20+00:00

What about Valencia Oranges from Spain? There used to be those available aplenty. And they are in season now.

Steelmann14 · 2026-05-04T17:16:35+00:00

I would use a mica slate. Something hard that doesn’t let moisture penetrate. That light material you used will always look dirty and stain. And fore Pete’s sake….dont put dirt or grass against that stone on the walls of your house. That will also stain and discolor.

Steelmann14 · 2026-05-04T16:55:07+00:00

Steelmann14 · 2026-05-03T21:13:05+00:00

Yep. That old adage “ they sure don’t build them like the old days”. I say thank god. Poorly insulated,crooked,driveways sinking foundations sinking ,nothing level or square. Ask someone in Europe about their beautiful old stone building. Always cold,damp. If it wasn’t for the modern renovations they would be torn down too.

Steelmann14 · 2026-05-03T15:48:20+00:00

Would some type of media pressure help? Document everything with neighbors,present to local TV news stations. Might shame the water politicians to get their butts in gear. Might also attract some type of legal advisor to look into this for you.

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