Mud Update
A Reasonable Solution, for Now
I went to the pet store and got 25 pounds of tiny gravel to fill in the very bottom of the worst two spots in the driveway. Then I went to the hardware and got two 50lb bags of “play sand” (the beige-colored, relatively coarse kind).
When I went home, I parked in the street while I filled the two worst ruts as best as I could. Then I put the cardboard back down, on top of the place where I had sunk last night.
It still feels more like gelatin than solid ground in more places than I care to admit. In spite of that, I was able to get the car in the driveway in such a way that I think I will probably get out OK tomorrow.
Gratitude
This sort of drama is better than many other kinds. I mean, I have a house with a driveway. I have a paid-off, 11-year-old car that works pretty well and looks much newer than it is. This morning I was able to get out of that drive without outside help, and figure out a plan to make it better.
The repair materials were not expensive and I had the resources to purchase and transport them. I am healthy enough and strong enough to carry the bags full of sand/gravel and do the work of fixing the problem.
I enjoy “rescuing myself,” and this one took $20 or so and not a whole hour total. This is enough to bring a smile.
It’s supposed to freeze tonight. In this case, it would be a good thing.
I think I’ll reward myself by making some tapioca pudding. For me, that is comfort food. Catch you later!
February 13th, 2009 at 1:16 am
Tapioca pudding sounds about perfect.
I am going no-dairy for the next week or so, and I think tapioca pudding made with hemp milk sounds yummy.
I think I’ll add some tapioca to the shopping list.
And congratulations on the rescue!
February 13th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
honey, you need BIGGER stones than that little stuff you get at the pet store for that hole. Get at least some “pea gravel”, and something more like small rocks to stay “afloat”