Anyone put in a patio in New England?

[digonswine]

11. One more thing-

I was talking to the friend I worked for(landscaper). He agreed that it needed plenty of base and one inch of sand as the final material into which you lay the pavers.
Oh--there is no weeding with this method. I recently looked at a job we did in 2004-looks as good as when we put it in.
Also--a floating deck would be MUCH easier to do--but it still needs upkeep. Footings are easy and you don't need tons of material.
Feel free to ask anything else-I am an unemployed teacher that is subbing here and there. Any and all interaction is welcome!!!