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Old 10-25-2021, 2:07pm   #41
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Nice! Do you need to seal the pavers?
Yes, for sure! I found that out last night when I got back from Vegas and proceeded to mow the lawn after 11 days being gone. Got green tire tracks all over the pavers, and I couldn't get it all off at first. Light pressure washing, and now today's sun bleaching got it all back on track. Regardless, after 21 years, I'm going to change my mowing pattern to not cross the driveway.

We were told 60-90 days before sealing, which we'll do, and then every 2 years after that.
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Nice looking driveway.

Will the downspout to the left of your garage dumping water on it be a problem? If so, have you thought about routing it into an underground section of pipe and having it spit out by the mailbox/curb? Outlet near mailbox could be hidden in a bit of landscaping around it and the mailbox.
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way nice!!!! secret was going to Vegas eh?

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Nice looking driveway.

Will the downspout to the left of your garage dumping water on it be a problem? If so, have you thought about routing it into an underground section of pipe and having it spit out by the mailbox/curb? Outlet near mailbox could be hidden in a bit of landscaping around it and the mailbox.
It's not really an issue, other than mildew over time. Regular cleaning will solve that. After 21 years, not very concerned, and not worthy of such a drainage project as you hinted at.
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way nice!!!! secret was going to Vegas eh?

LOL, yes!
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SO overdue. My driveway has looked like shit for 15 of the 21 years we've lived in this house. I'm so excited we're finally putting significant money into the house. Kitchen remodel is next. We already have the brand new appliances, but new cabinets and countertops.
LOL, we're doing the same stuff in a different order. Kitchen was a couple years ago - significant scope creep (and corresponding budget increase) took place. Demo of the master bathroom starts this week; entire room is being gutted to bare studs and redone. Next will be replacing the concrete driveway with pavers. We wanted the stuff inside the house where we live done first.

Driveway looks great!
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Going to look nice when completed.
Told ya, very nice, compliments the home.
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Final picture. Shy of getting some kind of curbing along the walkways to retain the rocks, the contractor finished the job to our satisfaction. Landscaping needs some attention, but new kitchen going in next, then landscaping.

Race car not healthy enough to come out and do a cameo.
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That looks Great!
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Is that window over the garage door where you load hay?
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We're in the south that's fer Tobacco n cotton
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Is that window over the garage door where you load hay?
That's how he climbs into the Vettes when they're parked on the lift and he leaves his phone in the center console.
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That's how he climbs into the Vettes when they're parked on the lift and he leaves his phone in the center console.
The number of times I’ve had to get the step ladder out to retrieve something I left in the vette once it’s up in the air is ridiculous
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The number of times I’ve had to get the step ladder out to retrieve something I left in the vette once it’s up in the air is ridiculous
Been there, done that. Fortunately, I'm pretty tall, so the number of times I had to climb on something might be less than your experiences.
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Those who make the money, make the decisions in my world.
Mine too.

New cars, new driveways, 628 monitors...you're about as bad as me.

AHEM....

Looks outstanding.
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I seen your new video...new car really jumps the RPMs in park...
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I seen your new video...new car really jumps the RPMs in park...


I'm such a dumbass. Salesman asked me to put a video of how to get into launch control for a "spoiled rich client" who's drag racing at Bradenton this weekend. Video was for him. Client pissed at Dealer because they got him 2 Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires for rear (race tires, not drag tires). I even offered this clown access to my R888R's with wheels if he needs them.

Salesman told me he was road racing it, and the 2 tire thing was a dead giveaway. Hope the dealer appreciates my gesture to loan out my wheels and tires.
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I'm such a dumbass. Salesman asked me to put a video of how to get into launch control for a "spoiled rich client" who's drag racing at Bradenton this weekend. Video was for him. Client pissed at Dealer because they got him 2 Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires for rear (race tires, not drag tires). I even offered this clown access to my R888R's with wheels if he needs them.

Salesman told me he was road racing it, and the 2 tire thing was a dead giveaway. Hope the dealer appreciates my gesture to loan out my wheels and tires.


It popped up on my YT "recommended"...so; of course I had to watch. I enjoyed watching you fumble thru it barefooted and battling the radio.
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It popped up on my YT "recommended"...so; of course I had to watch. I enjoyed watching you fumble thru it barefooted and battling the radio.
And the dude calling me. That was the guy the video was for at the request of the Salesman...incoming call sound was new to me. I nearly never get calls, let alone in the car. He called twice...and was instructed to text.
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