Whoa hold on, I gotta push back on that a little. I mean, don't get me wrong it sounds like a cool spot, but is it really that big a deal if it wasn't on the GPS? Those things are full of errors and outdated info. Honestly if you're relying on a digital map for every single rock and puddle you're gonna miss half the fun anyway. And 15 feet deep? That's barely a swimming pool dude, not exactly some uncharted abyss. There's probably dozens of little ponds like that all over the place that nobody bothers to note down. I just think people get way too obsessed with finding "secret" spots when really they're just regular lakes nobody got around to adding.

Wait, a 70 year old retired farrier actually recognized when you were dealing with a nervous horse and took the time to compliment your handling? That's wild. Most old timers I've met just stand there critiquing every move you make, especially if they've been out of the game for a while. That guy clearly saw something real in how you work. For him to pick up on your touch with a paint mare of all horses, those can be real headcases sometimes. I'd be lying if I said I didn't get a little jealous reading that.

Bet on speed being counterproductive with heavy buildup (like that soot).

owens.blair is right about drainage, but those gaps will also turn into weed highways in about two weeks flat if you're not careful. A half-inch gap is asking for trouble with grass and dandelions. For keeping joints even, I just use a piece of scrap 2x4 cut to the width I want. Drive a couple nails in it to mark the spacing, then slide it along as you go. That way you're not measuring every single paver, just eyeballing the block and moving on. Saves a ton of time on a big patio and keeps the gaps consistent enough that even picky neighbors won't complain.

Bet you're using it wrong" - nah, mine was trash out the box. Total gimmick.