patio project

Don't despair !
It's all part of the process.
Have your BBQ.
For every quarter pound of burger you dish out, get the guests to dig out a quarter ton. (you must supply the shovels though, otherwise, it'd be cruel)
And if the energy spent chasing/catching the nourishment is worth more than the energy spent in eating the nourishment, stop digging and demand another burger.
And a pint, cos you've earned it.
Everybody's happy, if not confused.

Thanks Clulesskev. Don't know if others would think it a good deal ..One quarter pound burger for a quarter of a ton of clay and sandstone! Could be worth a try though. Maybe the only way it will ever get finished!!

It'll sort your friends from the burger-warriors !!
That's for sure !

:-)

That's true, but I could end up very lonely!!!

Hey, Joannie, at least on this site you wouldn't be lonely !
Not a chance of that !
:-)

Oh I love getting to grips with such a challenge and yes, Cluless is right~ the more the merrier. Many hands etc..........you're not in Birmingham are you? I'd offer to come and 'get stuk in'.

x

My parents let out their house when they lived abroad. Neighbours told them that the second tenants had held a garden party just before my parents were due back, to join the party folk had to bring and use a tool to render the garden presentable. Apparently it was a great success :-D

Alas Crystaltips, I'm in Derbyshire so too far away for you to travel :-(
Maybe you and Clueless Kev are right and we should go down the party route Xela! I could organise a 'Fill a skip in a weekend' party. I work in school and only 3 and a half weeks to go and we're on our summer break. I hoping that the 6 weeks minus our 1 week away should see it on the way to being sorted.

What better way to celebrate August Bank Holiday than with a barbecue, Joannie ?

"Many hands make light work!" I love pitching in at work parties, and our family use them frequently; it's how my daughter's back patio and side yard got done last year! Doesn't have to be fancy, just a BBQ & beverage (refrain from alcohol until after the work is completed if you want straight lines, lol!); it's really about a bunch of friends gathering for good company & a chance to give of themselves to those they care about!