Well, after sitting and starring at my retaining wall for two years and thinking a fireplace would like super nice....I decided to get to work. It was time! I put the Jedi Knights to work and while my Prince Charming couldn't help, he was at least able to cheer us all on and take a picture!
I truly think Lava rock is from the devil. I had to remove the Spirea bush, two evergreen bushes and a ton of lava rock before I was even able to get to the dirt. I decided to remove the first layer of retaining wall; I have to dig about 8" of dirt out. I have made the area 8" deep, six feet across and four feet back. ISH. I believe this is a new term of measurement. "ISH" I have researched cement rocks and what to use. I am going to use cheap ol' cinder blocks for the 3 walls of my structure. I'm going to create a base of Fire Proof Rocks from Lowes as the base. I will take more pictures tomorrow. This weekends goal was to get the hole dug. It is now done. Tomorrow we go rock/boulder shopping. The boys are less than thrilled, but too bad. They will enjoy the S'mores once it is done.
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