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Chapter 2: Got Mortar?
Quotes and Lyrics
“Work and play are the same. When you’re following your energy and doing what you want all the
time, the distinction between work and play dissolves.”
Shakti Gawain
“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.”
Thomas Edison
“Low bridge, everybody down. Low bridge for we’re coming to a town.
And you’ll always know your neighbor, you’ll always know your pal.
If you’ve ever navigated on the Erie Canal.”
The Erie Canal song lyrics
The Erie Canal Song was written in 1905 to commemorate the way of
life along the Erie Canal. The sng is about the travelers who would
typically ride on the roof of boats when conditions allowed, but would
have to duck or get down to fit under bridges.
Synopsis
After reading this chapter you should now have a better understanding or be able to identify the
following:
mortar
quicklime
hydraulic
Portland cement
re-point
bed joint
jointer
pointer
strike
row house
ingenuity
Testimonial of Pastor V.
A Masonry Preservation graduate, class of 2008-09, he is now employed as a restoration mason with
a NYC construction company.
I am succeeding in my three life goals:
1.) I have a job and I’m learning craftsmanship.
2.) I’m continuing my studies and now have certificates in scaffolding and safety.
3.) I found respect.
Erie Canal boat
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