Clever solution. Green sand has that clay binder so it sets up almost like concrete when you tamp it down. Regular play sand lacks any stickiness and just washes away. Lisa's experience with the gritty puddle shows exactly why your method works better. I keep a bag of coarse builder's sand for jobs like this because it drains well but still compacts. You fixed it with what was available, which is always the best way.

Works for lighter roasts too.

Losing that central person can really change the feel of game night. Are there certain games that make you miss him more, like one he always won or had a goofy house rule for? How do you deal with that empty seat at the table now? Do you try to keep his memory going by doing something special when you play?

Kinda wild how one small change can domino like that.