Shoutout to my crew for keeping an eye on the mix

I mean, I was ready to start finishing and totally missed the slump issue. Maybe it's just me, but having a crew that catches that stuff is priceless.

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xena_kim821d ago

That line about a crew catching stuff is so true. My friend was pouring a concrete slab for his shed last summer. He had the whole frame set and was about to fill it when one of his buddies just quietly pointed at the level. The whole thing was on a slight slope because the ground had settled overnight. They fixed it in ten minutes. If he'd poured it, that shed floor would have been tilted forever. It really shows how a second set of eyes saves everything.

hugo_ellis1d ago

On my uncle's farm back in 2010, we were building a fence. One guy almost set the posts crooked, but another worker spotted it right before we started digging. It's amazing how easy it is to miss your own mistakes when you've been staring at something too long. Having that extra person around isn't just about labor, it's about catching those small errors that become big problems. Your friend's shed story is a perfect example of why never to work alone on important projects.