Brick by brick

At my little sisters house Kadizzle always ends up doing some stone project.  Patty decided she wanted a walkway of bricks down to her garden.  Of course the project has to be done with what is available.  These projects are not carefully planned.  The bricks are just about worn out from being put down picked up and put down again.  Laying bricks on a level surface would be relatively easy, but the walkway slopes down.  That means it has to be level left to right, but on the right angle from top to bottom.  For a real craftsman this would not be too hard, but there are a few complications. First, Kadizzle does not have the proper base, which would normally be good sand.  Second, Kadizzle is dealing with bricks of two different sizes, which really complicates things. 

The border for this great walkway is going to be two by six treated lumber held in place with rebar.  Ned and Kadizzle took off to the Home Despot to get the material.  Arguing about which lengths to get Kadizzl told Ned he could try for a discount on a beat up board that would work.  Kadizzle took off with the " it don't hurt to ask" plan.  Sure enough the clerk agreed to give Kadizzle the wood for half price.  Next the clerk said he would give Ned the two pieces he wanted for 20% off.  Ned took the deal and we wandered to the front of the store.  Being the consummate chisler Kadizzle asked for 50% off.  The woman who was not the most gorgeous one might encounter looked over the wood and said she was an expert on wood.  Kadizzle feared she would insist on full price.  Strangely she said she would give us 70% off if we gave her a hug.  Two hugs were instantly administered and out the door we went with our bargain.  Always ask for more from Home Despot, Walmart or any company that pays millions to the CEO.  They don't think twice about robbing you and all the slummers, so why should you not throw it back at them?