The plumber's son (also a plumber) was here an hour longer than estimated. Which probably means the bill is going to be larger than the estimate. It probably would have gone faster if his dad had stopped calling to find out what was taking so long.
They should film that story and show it every Christmas.
Xander ,'Same Time, Same Place'
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sj - Jul 15, 2014 6:36:04 am PDT #12211 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Laura - Jul 15, 2014 8:56:13 am PDT #12212 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
They should bill you the estimated amount.
Wow, 65 years is a long time. So often one follows the other pretty quickly because the stress and grief wallops the immune system.
And how are you feeling, sj?
sj - Jul 15, 2014 9:37:31 am PDT #12213 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I'm okay. I find myself alternating between fine and bursting into tears with little provocation, and I'm very tired.
They should bill you the estimated amount.
No written estimate and it was more of a range. He did tell me up front that the labor costs would go up if it took longer than expected. We worked with this guy before, and I liked him in the past. However, his son was really unprofessional. So, we'll probably use someone else in the future.
Laura - Jul 15, 2014 10:03:18 am PDT #12214 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
If the bill ends up being more you should complain that the usual person would have finished quicker. You likely aren't the only person that has had this experience.
sj - Jul 15, 2014 10:04:49 am PDT #12215 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
It's the owner's son who did the work, and honestly I don't have enough spoons. We'll see what happens.
Connie Neil - Jul 15, 2014 10:05:19 am PDT #12216 of 30002
brillig
I find myself alternating between fine and bursting into tears with little provocation, and I'm very tired.
Sounds familiar.
juliana - Jul 15, 2014 10:10:36 am PDT #12217 of 30002
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
So many hugs for everyone in here.
Laura - Jul 15, 2014 11:28:44 am PDT #12218 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
It's the owner's son who did the work, and honestly I don't have enough spoons
Oh I get it. I can't count the times I should have complained, but didn't. Hate confrontation. I hope they stick to the estimate.
I'll take hugs too! In fact wine would be nice.
Nora Deirdre - Jul 15, 2014 12:56:41 pm PDT #12219 of 30002
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
omg, I just fell into the shittiest, nastiest mood ever, which seems to brought on a headache in addition to all the raaaaaaaaage.
sj - Jul 15, 2014 1:00:48 pm PDT #12220 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
{{{Nora}}}
Idiot plumber left his toolbox in my driveway.