I took some time off of work to take advantage of the nice weather, get some things done around the house and also build a fire pit by the lake.

This is my first attempt at laying brick, and I didn't think it was going to take as long as it is taking.  Laying brick is not overly difficult for a simple/small project like this, but it takes time to make sure every brick is tapped in level and the mortar is packed in well...or maybe I'm just slow.

I've started on the 2nd row of bricks.  There will be three rows total.  It will probably take me a couple more evenings after work, working under the lights in the dark, to finish it up in time for the bonfire on Saturday.

I plan on putting some gravel inside the pit and inserting a round grill for the wood to sit on, a few inches above the gravel.

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