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Original 1954 crappy cement work
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The main reason for doing this.
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Huge root.
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nice!
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Now that's a root.
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What's amazing is, once you dig about 5-6" down there's nothing but sand.

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Let's see what the new stuff looks like in 2074! Mike let us know how it looks. :lol:
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I'm 65 in 2021 so I'll be leaving long island shortly after that.
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There's gotta be a easier way to make a living. These guys are hard workers.

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So where is Debbie staying while all this messy work is going on ?
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EDNCAROL wrote:So where is Debbie staying while all this messy work is going on ?
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Glenn, That is going to look nice!
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You're getting a lot more than a new sidewalk. Pavers are the way to go.

Had my patio and front walk done last year. Nice update.

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Glenn,

Thas is a pretty site!!! Well done!!!
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Looks great.
Did you calculate for the approach angle of the a beetle?!

Ed, we'll bury all of you with two way radios so I can let you know how it looks in 2074, if I'm still alive that is!
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ObnoxiousBlue wrote:Did you calculate for the approach angle of the a beetle?!
Did you notice they removed the "hump"?

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Looks good Glenn. I was going to ask you if they changed the grading on the driveway.
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I hadn't, until you pointed it out.

Nice. Looks great.

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Looks nice! No more running over Quasimodo.
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Finally.... done.

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very nice!
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The new drive way matches the garage door nicely.
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if you don't mind me asking. How much did this cost?
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Did you sign the cement? :-)
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MrBreeze wrote:Did you sign the cement? :-)
No... decided not to.
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The ribbon cutting ceremony is tomorrow. I figured i'd put a toll on the driveway to help pay for it.. just like the thruway.



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