West gate improvement final

Here is the completed project. I know that this is substantial construction. It is not a little gravel sprinkled on the ground around the gate. If in a year or two there is call to further improve this gate for some reason not knowable at this time, I know I can build on this. Ultimately, my standard is to be able to walk all the way around the house on some kind of improved surface, while pushing the lawn sweeper, and not be impeded by anything except the gates.
When we first moved in the only things here were the little pad under the air conditioner, two very large holes like from an old, collapsed septic tank, which slowly swallowed large concrete chunks, a large pile of brick, and weeds growing in profusion. I'm really itching to connect this footing with the patio. Hopefully all these separate, small projects will begin to crystallize into a whole, well-fitting landscape that adds value financially and improves our quality of life.