I guess there's an issue here that I never considered, that being the Big Box Stores. Never, in a million years would I entertain the idea of purchasing common sand in a bag....box store or otherwise. I would take my pickup and a shovel down to my local quarry or aggregate supplier, back up to the pile and throw it on. If I needed a larger amount than what I wanted to shovel, I would flag down that fellow in the giant loader, and have him/her use the very corner of the bucket and drop some in the bed. I've done it many times myself, for customers at my folks' operation.
Cross the scales on your way in, then cross em' again on your way out and pay for the difference.....extremely cheap, for any amount you need.
Of course, I am of the mindset that says living in the country and having land/ponds requires the ownership of a pickup....and not a pretty boy truck either....one that works for a living!
