Brick laying

So this is the result of my brick-laying lesson today. It looks better in this picture than it actually is because you can't see the imperfections, but I am not unhappy with my effort. My buddies didn't drink the beer. They took it away for later. There were three real good tips they gave me, the most important of which was the mix. Amazingly when you mix it correctly the cement resembles clay. So I was quickly in my element,so to speak. They are going to give me tuition on how to do the arch later next week. They've left me their mixer for the week-end. Bless them. Great blokes!!!!!