"Robert Green" writes:

"Dan Espen" wrote in message
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Sun Chaser writes:

I would like to seal my driveway before next winter but there is no way
I can lift a 5 gallon container of the stuff. I am wondering if anyone
here knows where I can obtain driveway sealant in smaller containers,
probably 2 gallons max., as the most I should be lifting is 30 pounds?
I realize I'll pay more for the same quantity in smaller containers, but
it's still much cheaper than back surgery.

Note that I'm located in southern NH.

Thanks for your help.

Larry

Larry, if you're too weak to lift the containers, you're going to
collapse on the job. Head for the gym. Weight training works wonders.
I lifted in my teens which carried me into my 50s when I started again.
I got much stronger the second time. Now I'm maintaining with running and
swimming in my late 60s.

Lifting a few 5 gallon containers, no problem, bring it on.

Good on you, mate! (As the Aussies would say) Glad to hear you're an
in-shape senior. Please don't take this as a slam, just a reminder that
there are some people beyond weight training.

Since my wife works with disabled vets when I hear of a "lifting limit" like
the OP stated I think spinal cord injury. Lots of people with rods, screws
or other medical hardware in their back are extremely limited in what they
can lift. Anything they carry puts that weight directly on the spine unless
a special back brace is worn that redistributes the load to the hips. Not
knowing the OP's medical condition, I would be hesitant to venture any more
advice than what he asked for:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Latex-ite...1766/202024384

http://www.google.com/search?q=drive...&btnG= Search

Well, I felt someone should say it.
If the OP doesn't have any medical conditions and isn't really old,
the message is, you're never too old to get yourself in shape.

I believe we're talking about less than 50 pounds.

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Dan Espen