Just laid my 10,000th brick on the new library project

We started the foundation last month, and I've been keeping a rough count in my head. Hit the number this morning on the south wall. It's a big job, but seeing that wall go up straight and true felt solid. Anyone else ever keep track like that, or am I just weird?

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nancy_king291mo ago

Keeping a rough count in your head is smart. I did that on a big fence project last summer. Hitting those round numbers gives you a little boost to keep going. That feeling when a wall goes up straight is the best part of the job.

richard_young801mo ago

Oh nice! How long did that fence end up being, like total panels or feet?

eric_adams111mo ago

Totally get that. I was laying bricks for a patio and just counting sets of ten. When I hit a hundred it felt like a real win, like I could finally take a break. That last brick sliding into a perfect line is better than coffee. Makes all the sweat worth it.