With retirement comes the "things to do" list.
For good or for bad I did not get the handyman gene my dad had. As a result most of the work around the house must be farmed out to others. Well at least we keep the economy going.
Most recently we have replaced the two decks with no care synthetic material, expensive but very very low maintenance.
A much needed resurfacing of the blacktop is also in the works and after getting quotes from a few well established companies, we decided to go with the guy that the guy who did the decks knows. Using that guy as an interpreter we were able to come to an agreement on a price and the work to be done. The first day they arrived bright and early and got to work. there isn't much to discuss when they bring in a machine to demolish the old black top. So all went smoothly.
Today another guy was dropped off who spoke little to no English. As I tried to convey to him that he was digging in the wrong spot, I wished I had studied harder in high school or that I had the facility of Spanish of at least a Mike Bloomberg:)
When the boss came by late in the day he realized the worker had dug the wrong hole, so he had to cover it up and start again. Carumba! Could have been worse
You get what you pay for....let's hope not
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