Hello, everyone.

This is Enta.

We've been doing mortar spraying on the slope for a few days now, but transporting fresh mortar in a concrete mixer truck is a real hassle, isn't it?

Usually, instead of dry mix, I order fresh mortar with a 1:4 ratio, but it starts to harden as time goes by...

This means we carry out the construction while taking every possible measure.

 

The other day, I was delivering ready-mix concrete one after another without even having time to eat lunch, so my lunch break was only 10 minutes lol

On top of that, on the very first day, I had a really hard time getting the concrete to set properly because of the interplay of factors like the local ready-mix concrete’s characteristics, the water, the weather, and the temperature.

"It's not a habit, is it!?" That's what I think, but it does change slightly depending on the sand and water conditions.

I think anyone who’s used a spray gun will understand what I mean, lol.

My gunman had a rough time on the first day, too, lol.

 

The first day of spray application usually doesn't go well.

That's my understanding.

I imagine things will gradually start to get better starting around that day.

The Gunman, the Nozzle Man, and everyone else are gradually getting used to it.

By doing so, you’ll gradually start to feel more at ease, and you’ll become more aware of your surroundings—for example, noticing and picking up trash.

 

If you try to push too hard all at once, you could end up getting injured or having an accident.

If I feel like the pace is a little slow, I think I’ll just adjust the deadline slightly. It’s better than getting injured, after all.

I certainly don't intend to get injured, and I don't plan on slowing down either, but depending on the conditions and situation on site, if I have to push myself to keep up, I guess there's no helping it, right?

It can be risky to cram the schedule, so I think it’s a good idea to set aside about two days as a buffer.

 

On the first day, you need to get your body used to the routine and get accustomed to the workplace.

It's just like a warm-up, isn't it?

In the old days, slope-construction workers would always go around the mountain on their first day on the job, sprinkling sake on the trees, and after lunch, they’d do a little work and then call it a day.

Back when I was working at the Kyushu branch, “Old Man Yamamoto” used to say...

"We need to get used to the job site, and the mountain needs to get used to us, too. Let's get the mountain drunk at the site, head home early, and we'll be best buddies starting tomorrow!"

He said a bunch of other stuff that didn't make any sense either, but I figured he was basically telling me not to panic... lol

On the way home, I was drinking as I walked, lol (Artisans back in the day...)

 

In any case, you mustn't rush.

Especially on the first day! (That’s also when there are the most accidents.)

Let's take our time and do this carefully and thoroughly!

 

See you later.