Of course, having any new party get into the mess is pretty much guaranteed to cost more than the original folks just fixing their mistake, but after several phone conversations he's not coming down more on the price. I made it pretty clear that i'm upset with the lack of communication

Yeah, but...he CUT YOUR WATER LINE, and wants to CHARGE YOU FOR IT? I still...just...WTF. Jesus.

He says that it wasn't where the plans said and looked just like a root (and there's lots of roots) so they have no culpability for cutting it. And they would normally repair it at no fee, but because it's old and crumbly they can't. then there's lots more digging,drilling, and heavy labor to replace the pipe. *le sigh*

He says that it wasn't where the plans said and looked just like a root

It's not his fault because he can't tell a pipe from a root? Isn't recognizing pipes kind of his job? Shouldn't he have been more careful if the pipe wasn't where it was supposed to be?

I call bullshit.

I call bullshit

seconded.

I called bullshit, and bullshit was like, "What the fuck? That's me."

I call bullshit too!

So, I dont' have a UTI. I guess this is good.

However we had bad weather and my DVR was on, there was some kidn of power surge and now my DVR and TV are fried.

Luckiuly the dvd player was spared. But Now I'm trying to figure out if I should get a new tv, or just cancel cable for a couple of months and save up for a tv.

P.C. that made me snort water. Borrowing for tagline if you have no objection :)

Cat~ma for Sumi and for Ivan.

I am arrived at my destination! Or, the airport of my destination at least. I watched a movie on the plane but didn't get to finish it. The one with America Ferrara and the interracial wedding. It actually made me laugh out loud a couple times. And Taye Diggs was in it! Sad, like he was old. Cause he used to be the lead man in these things. Eesh.

P.C. that made me snort water. Borrowing for tagline if you have no objection :)

None at all!