05/23/2011 21:33
Done!
I got the posts for the new gate set, and it looks like it is just in time.
It's thundering and the rain clouds are moving in, just as I finished cleaning up. Putting a board across the span ensured that the posts are aligned with each other, and both are plumb. I ended up without enough concrete, so I had to go back to the big box to get another couple bags.
One thing amazes me. I finished it all in about 1 1/2 hours. Digging the holes by hand took another 1 1/2 hours. None of it was difficult, though I am mildly tired after the physical work. I keep remembering that similar tasks would sometimes take my husband (with help) an entire day, accompanied by a lot of grunting, groaning, cussing and whining, and punctuated by at least two substantial breaks. Getting the posts plumb would have involved much discussion and fussing. It's a wonder he ever got anything done around here!
Am I missing something? Should this have been a lot harder than it was?
Between that and some light yard work, I managed to burn 560 calories. Nice.