ProHardscaper Olympics

[MuirView Design]

If we hypothetically put together such an thing, what would be some good competitive events?:dance::dance: Which events would you take the gold in?

[JFMX345]

I'm in, but only if it's like in revenge of the nerds where you have to chug beer between each event! Then we'll see how straight every ones cuts are!!!:dance:

[custom patios]

how about paver juggling?

[GreenMonster]

Cutting curves. I'm sure Rusk would get the gold, as the king (self proclaimed of course) of chop saw cutting.

[MuirView Design]

how about paver juggling?

LOL! 6" Quarry Stone juggling.....ouch.


How bout longest skid steer wheelie! :humble:

[mrusk]

Cutting curves. I'm sure Rusk would get the gold, as the king (self proclaimed of course) of chop saw cutting.



Greenmonster would get the gold in remembering all the bs i say on hardscape msg boards!

[mrusk]

How about who could pull the most used coffee cups out of their truck cab?

Carry to versa loc standards the farthest?

[MuirView Design]

This guy is on my block laying team - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VGjA66RSm0

[Mbella]

This guy is on my block laying team - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VGjA66RSm0

How'd you like to labor for that guy?LOL

He was pretty smooth.

[mrusk]

They have masonry videos on youtube. Great. Now I am going to spend all my free type trying to pick up better block laying techniques.


I need to start posting youtube rusktorials!

[SCgreenscapes]

Beer and Chopsaws...Now that sounds like fun...Just don't invite OSHA to the Olympics...LOL

[MuirView Design]

They have masonry videos on youtube. Great. Now I am going to spend all my free type trying to pick up better block laying techniques.

I know right! I thought I was half way efficient at layin' block till I saw this guy. He's layin 12" block faster than I can lay 8"! Plus I don't think he got a single drop of mud on the ground.

[custom patios]

If we hypothetically put together such an thing, what would be some good competitive events?:dance::dance: Which events would you take the gold in?

hm, I would take the gold for best damn cuts with a cut saw.......
with one arm.........behind my back............with one eye closed..........
on one leg............naked......
any takers?:spy:

[MuirView Design]

hm, I would take the gold for best damn cuts with a cut saw.......
with one arm.........behind my back............with one eye closed..........
on one leg............naked......
any takers?:spy:


Haha! I think we all think we are the best on the cut saw. That would make for a good challenge! Although I think I'd rather keep my body parts secure and tucked when operating with 14" of screaming steel and diamonds.

[mrusk]

How bout fastest air filter and blade change on the demo saw?

[danf]

How about a "throwing the closest object for distance" contest. :D Extra points for cussing. :pound: I know we all do it when something isn't working quite right!

[zedosix]

hm, I would take the gold for best damn cuts with a cut saw.......
with one arm.........behind my back............with one eye closed..........
on one leg............naked......
any takers?:spy:

Sure, but put your clothes on first.

[GreenMonster]

Haha! I think we all think we are the best on the cut saw. That would make for a good challenge! Although I think I'd rather keep my body parts secure and tucked when operating with 14" of screaming steel and diamonds.

Well, yeah, I know I'm the best, but it kills my back and I do VERY little of it now. Usually leave that job for one of the boys.


How about a "throwing the closest object for distance" contest. :D Extra points for cussing. :pound: I know we all do it when something isn't working quite right!

When it comes to throwing tools, I'll kick all your azzes. I'd rack up unbelievable bonus points as well for creative cussing.

[Dountman]

How bout fastest air filter and blade change on the demo saw?

I like your style Rusk.

[SCgreenscapes]

"Creative Cussing..." I like that.

How about the best pitch to squash a customers bone-head idea that something will look good when you know it won't.

[mrusk]

"Creative Cussing..." I like that.

How about the best pitch to squash a customers bone-head idea that something will look good when you know it won't.

Do I hear grass joints in HALF a travertine patio?

[kootoomootoo]

Best tent city.

Best use of subs.

Most glue on shorts.

[ClearValley]

"Creative Cussing..." I like that.

How about the best pitch to squash a customers bone-head idea that something will look good when you know it won't.

You mean like " I forgot more about this business in the last 60 seconds then you will ever know?"::pound:

[kootoomootoo]

Overuse of travertine

[mrusk]

Most money lost on a job.

[GreenMonster]

"Creative Cussing..." I like that.

How about the best pitch to squash a customers bone-head idea that something will look good when you know it won't.

oh, I'll take the gold please...

We had a customer last year -- by far the worst I have ever dealt with. She made a suggestion for her front walkway, and asked my opinion. Apparently I told her that would be great "If I wanted to come home and puke in my mouth every nite"

One of my guys said he couldn't believe I said that, I asked him what I said, and he told me. I didn't even remember saying it. I guess I was so distraught and frustrated with this lady, I just let it fly. By the time we were done, I let her know that working for her was the most difficult and stressful job we had ever done and no thank you, we are not interested in phase 2 next year.

[kootoomootoo]

Best fight between a husband and wife.

I had a doozy a few years ago.
Met with hubby 3 times over a month to finalize design/materials etc.

Wife would always be too "busy" to attend.

Show up on Monday to start. 15 ton of gravel shows up ...we start marking out....she comes out side and starts yelling "the gas grill aint going there"

hmm well why did your hubby and I have a plumber install a gas line their then. Hubby comes home and its on like donkey kong.
Fight went on for an hour.

I interject and she pulls out the "don't you know who I am"

She was on a pta or HOA.


We never returned.

[mrusk]

Koo was she hot atleast?

[mrusk]

How about dumbest favor asked by a homeowner... "Can you get my dishes out of the top cabinet. I need them for thanksgiving" Or "winter is coming, can you clean my garage so I can park my car in it?"


All this and much more on the grass joint job.

[kootoomootoo]

Koo was she hot atleast?

total witch.

[MuirView Design]

More events -

Digging bar javelin
Wall Block Shot Put
Screed Pole Vault
50 yard dash (carrying 12 pavers tucked under your chin)
Synchronized Screeding
Screed Board Balance Beam

Now all we need is some high paid sponsors and a communist country to host the event.

[Rex Mann]

We had a paver Olympics after an ICPI class in taught in California.

some events:

guessing how much sand or aggregate was in each pile

guessing elevations of pins compared to a control pin set to 0

standing 20 feet away from a five gallon bucket and using a flat shovel tossing
5 times most weight in wins

Peace,

Rex

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[Mbella]

Guys, we could incorporate something like this into a get together.

[MuirView Design]

Mike,

How bout a get together once we hit 1000 members? I think that would be a worthy cause.

[Mbella]

Mike,

How bout a get together once we hit 1000 members? I think that would be a worthy cause.


Definitely a milestone worth celebrating. What happens if member 1000 is one of those lonely guys from Pakistan?

Just kidding....let's think about this.

[custom patios]

Habeeb from Pakistan will be too busy making his own brick