Well you guys it looks like I wont be able to get those rocks out and will have to pay. I spent all day outside today and only accomplished the front porch area. The river rock is way to big and heavy for me and Chris can only help on certain days due to student teaching. There is no way we can get it all done by Tuesday. I felt a little failure about it but I have to be real in what can and cannot happen right? I really needed about 6-8 strong young men but since it's last minute and labor day that's not going to happen. Ugh, I hate when things aren't as easy as they look. The rock is at least three inches deep in some areas and that makes it even more difficult to remove. Oh well, chalk it up to the professionals.

Sandy - Can you hire some kids from the local high school to come over and help you out? It may be less expensive. At some high schools they have a volunteer club that goes out and does that kind of stuff. Check it out. And, btw, Labor Day weekend is next weekend. I just found that out today. LOL