A rental property we have is in need of a new roof.  Things still being on the slow side, and the roof not being an emergency, I am doing it myself.  I did some self contracting in years past so other then my muscles not up to par...it's a piece of cake.

I was tearing off the old shingles...

When I thought about a job I contracted.  It was a bit bigger than I normally took, and my neighbors 'The good ol' boy's' were willing to help.  Now these guys make up in ambition what they lack in IQ.  I was inside the house with the owner and the guys were outside laying sod.

Periodically I would open a window and yell out "Green side up".  Then I would ga on with the owner on other details.  After a bit I would again open the window and yell, "Green side up." 

After a few times the homeowner asked why I was doing that. 

"Well" I said, "The Good ol boys are strong and ambitious, but, I need to make sure they are not  laying the sod upside down!"

                                                             

 
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JUL
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2009
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Bill, I was planting some evergreen shrubs out by the road about a week back, when one of the local landscaping crews rode by. The driver yelled over the same thing "green side up", root ball in the hole.
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I would much rather plant sod than re-roof a house!! Good luck!

;)

 
8:14am • #2
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Steve...you must be one of the 'Good Ol Boys'

Betina...I find that any physical labor clears my mind!
9:31am • #3
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Bill...

So THAT's what you're doing this week. A lot less painful than real estate! lol
10:47am • #4
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Richard...that depends on which nail  I hit!
11:06am • #5
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I avoid roofs if at all possible. I have never been a big fan of heights. Of course, I hate laying sod too, but it doesn't frighten me nearly as much.
2:18pm • #6
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JL...I have dealt with heights since I was about 8.  very little in the way of physical labor has ever slowed me down.   Strong back...weak mind!
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Looks pretty straight...did you measure each one?  I think I hvae been told a version of your story!
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When you get done, I have a barn that needs tin put on the roof. LOL
5:09pm • #9
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Bill - WOW that looks like hard work.  I'd rather not be on a roof when it's so hot!
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William,

Thanks for the reminder obout the grass I need to go and lay some sod this morning and was wondering which side went up.  BTW, that is a nice job on the roof too....
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Vern...yup...everyone

Rand...got it...call you.

April...builds character.  my wife says I am full of Character...or something like that!

Don...Thanks Don...It does me good to get my hands dirty and my mind clear!
3:34pm • #12


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