I just got a job offer--laying block starting on Tuesday.

[panader0]

I'm 68 so it will be a challenge. But I have a reputation to defend.
In my day, no mason beat me down the wall. However, that was
several years ago.
Still, it was nice to be called up and wanted.
I will gather up all of my tools tomorrow and be on the job at 6am Tuesday.

[Laffy Kat]

1. Good for you. I hope you'll have a nice, cool place to work.

[panader0]

2. It's a nice place--lots of mesquite and views of the mountains,

but not cool. It'll be hot tomorrow.
But money.....

[MLAA]

10. Hope the view of mountains and mesquite isn't in Tucson! High of 97 tomorrow!

Stay hydrated!

[Kali]

3. ah, just as it is warming up

don't get overheated. we worked cattle yesterday and while it wasn't that hot, I kind of felt it today.

[panader0]

5. Is your hubby still slinging block?

I have lots of scaffold for sale.
I guess I'll have to quit drinking beer for a while.

[Kali]

7. pfffttt he mostly slings hay to cows that don't need it

I am using one section of scaffolding for my tomatoes

[ProudLib72]

4. Congratulations

Now keep your mud a good consistency and lay to the line!

I hope it's regular 8x8x16 and not those monster blocks.

[panader0]

6. It's going to be 6x8x16--an interior wall used as a heat storage.

Boom boom boom.

[JoeOtterbein]

8. Sounds like a good job to slow down and relax like any ...

...worker half-your-age would!

[grantcart]

9. Nice, get some Bengay ready!!!

[JudyM]

22. Or cannabis salve, amazing stuff.

[PlanetBev]

11. Good for you

I’m 68 too. 👋

Go out there and put a hurt on ‘em!

[More_Cowbell]

12. "If you've ever seen the look on somebody's face the day they finally get a job..."

I know this isn't your first job, but you reminded me of my favorite quote from one of my favorite movies

Good luck with this hard work!

[Skittles]

13. look at it like an opportunity for fitness, panader0

you can do it.....yes INDEED

[snort]

14. Build that wall!

[calimary]

15. Congrats!

Excellent news!

[certainot]

16. used to carry hod in texas for 2-5 brick/block layers, often on my own

after help setting up.

i hope you do a lot of stretching and stomach crunches!

[CentralMass]

17. Nice and congratulations.

[KY_EnviroGuy]

18. Good luck, panader and I hope you are properly prepared.

We ain't spring chickens anymore, ya know (71 now). I worked very hot jobs for many years but no way I could risk that now with potential heart issues and some back trouble.

Maybe consider a back brace, some Gatorade and water, cool clothes and good boots. I carried a wet washcloth in a ziplock bag to help cool down on break.

Please keep us posted on how you're doing......

[magicarpet]

19. Be careful not to overdo it,.. spring chicken days are gone by.

[Fla Dem]

20. Good for you and good luck. Be careful though.

Although you may feel as fit as you were a few years ago, you've been away from your work. Take it slow and don't overdo the first couple of days. Let your body get used to the manual labor once more.

But kudo to you for jumping back in.

[BobTheSubgenius]

21. GOOD ON YOU!

I wish you great success with this - I "pay" for a day of yard work the next morning, and I'm a year younger.