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
--
Sun Chaser

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.

--
Dan Espen

On 8/2/13 7:10 PM, Sun Chaser wrote:
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


Amazon had some. I didn't spend much time checking the details.

On Fri, 02 Aug 2013 20:10:34 -0400, Sun Chaser
wrote:

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.

I don't know where to get the sealer but if you'll go to
Massachusetts, I can get you back surgery for 60% off.

Note that I'm located in southern NH.

Thanks for your help.

Larry

On Fri, 02 Aug 2013 20:10:34 -0400, Sun Chaser
wrote:

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.

Strap the bucket to a hand truck.

On Fri, 02 Aug 2013 23:04:15 -0400, micky
wrote:

On Fri, 02 Aug 2013 20:10:34 -0400, Sun Chaser
wrote:

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.

I don't know where to get the sealer but if you'll go to
Massachusetts, I can get you back surgery for 60% off.

Go to the drycleaner at Adams and Quincy in Springfied, Mass.

Then go around to the back and ask for Dr. Jones. He'll take good
care of you.

Note that I'm located in southern NH.

Thanks for your help.

Larry

On Fri, 02 Aug 2013 20:10:34 -0400, Sun Chaser
wrote:

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

Never saw it in smaller containers. Since you are prepared to pay
more, why not pay for help? Teenaged boy neighbor can load them, then
unload them and space them out in the driveway for you.

Cut costs even more if the store will load them for you.

"Dan Espen" wrote in message
...
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

--
Bobby G.

"Robert Green" writes:

"Dan Espen" wrote in message
...
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.

--
Dan Espen

Dan Espen wrote:
"Robert Green" writes:

"Dan Espen" wrote in message
...
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.

You failed at saving face. You knew nothing about the OP to suggest that
he go to a gym.

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

Yes, and like you, every adult in the world should be able to lift 50 lbs?

--
Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
In the original Orange County. Est. 1683
To email, remove the double zeros after @

I was looking at driveway sealer at lowes yesterday. Sign says these materials are heavy, we will be happy to move them for you.....

get a teenager to help unload and seal.

Sun Chaser wrote:

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?

If you want to drive down to Worcester, there is a local Sealmaster office that
may sell you sealant in any quanty you care to purchase. For best results it
needs to go on heated though - may be too far to drive. You can also rent a tank
trailer from them - no lifting required, although I'd suggest that if lifting
more than 2 pounds is a problem, you may not be up to spreading gallons around a
driveway.

http://www.sealmasterboston.com/

"Sun Chaser" wrote in message
...
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

At sherwin-williams

"Ed Pawlowski" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 02 Aug 2013 20:10:34 -0400, Sun Chaser
wrote:

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

Never saw it in smaller containers. Since you are prepared to pay
more, why not pay for help? Teenaged boy neighbor can load them, then
unload them and space them out in the driveway for you.

Cut costs even more if the store will load them for you.

Home-D load them for free
all he needed to pay
a neighbor boy unload them

lowes sell 2 gallon pails of driveway sealer, i was shopping for my driveway sealer today..

On 8/2/2013 8:43 PM, Dan Espen wrote:
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.


I'm in my 70s and can easily lift 200 lbs but my back is iffy and could
go out if I do something at a bad angle.

One year, doing the same job I just called over a son to help. He
poured. I spread.

Then I got asphalt drive resurfaced and hired the installer to seal it
for $300. Figured at time, it would have cost me maybe $125 for sealant.

His job was adequate but not as good as expected so I redid it myself
with no help 2 years later.

Like I said, back can go in and out. My younger brother is seeing a
surgeon about his next week. I would not discount OT's comments.

"Dan Espen" wrote in message
...
"Robert Green" writes:

stuff snipped

Well, I felt someone should say it.
If the OP doesn't have any medical conditions

That's unknown to us and his mention of specific lifting limit tells me that
a doctor prescribed that limitation. People *usually* don't conjur up a
specific "load limit" on their own.

the message is, you're never too old to get yourself in shape.

Jim Fixx found out otherwise. Lots of seniors get into trouble deciding to
begin exercising without medical advice. But the advice is good advice in
general since so many seniors are overweight and out-of-shape. Hey, I
thought you were a 30 year old "kid" so you must be doing something right!
(-:

--
Bobby G.

Dan Espen wrote in :

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.


Did you ever think he has a medical issue Dan??? Why did you assume it's
a weakness issue? A list of medical issues resulting in lifting
restrictions would be too long and boring.

A bit back I had eye surgery. I had lifting restrictions in the 20-30lb
range even though I was perfectly capable of lifting buckets of drywall
mud and 80lb bags of concrete.

Red Green wrote in
:

Dan Espen wrote in :

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.


Did you ever think he has a medical issue Dan??? Why did you assume
it's a weakness issue? A list of medical issues resulting in lifting
restrictions would be too long and boring.

A bit back I had eye surgery. I had lifting restrictions in the
20-30lb range even though I was perfectly capable of lifting buckets
of drywall mud and 80lb bags of concrete.


Yes, that's right. Eye surgery, Dan.

Red Green writes:

Dan Espen wrote in :

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.


Did you ever think he has a medical issue Dan??? Why did you assume it's
a weakness issue? A list of medical issues resulting in lifting
restrictions would be too long and boring.

A bit back I had eye surgery. I had lifting restrictions in the 20-30lb
range even though I was perfectly capable of lifting buckets of drywall
mud and 80lb bags of concrete.

Wow, so many people upset.

I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm surrounded by people that
won't exercise and are proud of it. They have something hard to do like
mow their lawn and they hire someone to do it.

Yes, the OP may very well have a medical condition. He didn't say.
If he does, then he knows that he should follow a doctors advice,
not some random person on the internet.

Take my advice or ignore it. I'm just here to tell _some_ of you,
you don't have to get weaker as you get older. I'm a normal sized
person (5' 9") getting on in years and I can lift 5 gallon buckets
and more. I could probably dead lift 200 lbs like another poster
but I'm guessing that would be close to my limit.

There is nothing more important than saying healthy.
I think doing hard work is an essential part of life and being healthy.
I don't have to, I program computers for a living but I seek out
hard jobs and enjoy getting dog tired.

I heartily recommend hard work, and my guess is I'm not alone
in AHR.

--
Dan Espen