Hired Help Dilema=Roofers Ughhhhhhhh

[Baby Blessing]

Hi Everyone, wow what a day this was. Those were the good ole days when we was able to do everything ourselves without relying on hired help.

Oh good golly, roofers was to be here at day break they showed up at 8:30 managed to get the shingles torn off then wanted to leave the paper, I said nope, so they got that off, the wood is all in great shape, wanted to make sure They proceeded to leave and lo an behold flat tire on their rear left trailer tire, they were very determined they was gonna spin outa here, well wouldn't you know it three hours later and a mighty deep hole headed for China, they decided to call it quits and come back in the morning and spin it out then

Oh my poor yard, all the work I did, and now holes all over the place not to mention the gravel dumped under the wheels and scattered everywhere from all the spinning, branches, pieces of my good wood that I used for cutting out my tole wood paintings I tried to be generous thinking that it would give them some traction.

I left the situation and thought oh well, I will rototill the west side of the yard for the new lawn and just get away from the whole mess for awhile, pulled on the starter cable and whammy, it jerked back and I let loose and it spiraled and whammed me in the left chest area (breast) and ohhhhhh am all black and blue, trying to figure out what to put on it besides ice. I told Jack for sure, once the lawns are all sowed, that tiller is going up for sale outside the front gate. I want one with a lectric starter.

Hopefully I will get a good nights sleep and wake up in the morning bright eyed and raring to go, and face this situation with a smile and tonight I am saying well, we have a roof over our head, and with a prayer that it don't rain. I am so thankful that I can laugh at some of what happened today, as their was much more which I shared with my friend Connie The roofing contractor spoke english but left for many hours leaving me with them to communicate with, later I found out none of them could speak english. All I know is Si and Gracias, I can't spell that right.

What a day, what a day, so thankful that one thing I have learnt in life is lots and lots of Patience. WOW, to be able to physically do things for ourselves around home is so much to be appreciated for.
Will come back tomorrow night or the next day and let you all know how everything went, Thank the Lord for giving me a sence of humor when the going gets tough. All the beautiful aganpanthas that I planted can be replaced and we have a roof over our heads and beds to sleep in and goodness knows when Jack will get Dish NetWork hooked back up so maybe he will find himself turning the computer on and coming in to visit with you all
Thanks for letting me bend your ear and hopefully you won't think I am a grumbler Nite, nite I know this little ole lady problaby will be hopefully dreaming of things other than roofing, spinning tires and rocks, jerky rototiller starter cables. Ohhhhh forgot have to call a plumber too as they busted the water faucet for outside garden hoses, not once but three times kept backing up trying to spin their truck and trailer vehicle out of here.
Patti

[RoxyJosMom]

Jeeze Patti, your day is a perfect example of "When it rains, it pours" (Prayers that it won't really rain till your roof is done ). I sorry you are having such a "Murphy" day. I have way too many of them . But, like you, I have found that being able to laugh about things like that is better than going into a rage. Life is far too short to have too much anger. I applaud your attitude and I really hope things go better for you now. Sending a big hug to help you tolerate .

[jp4m2]

I hope that roof gets done quickly and with no more incidents....that swat in the chest sounded like a doozy, hope it doesn't bruise to bad...at my age I bruise like an over ripe banana....I was having one of those days when some one happened to send this in an e-mail, it made me chuckle....

I Am Thankful:

For The Wife
Who Says It's Hot Dogs Tonight,
Because She Is Home With Me,
And Not Out With Someone Else.

For The Husband
Who Is On The Sofa
Being A Couch Potato,
Because He Is Home With Me
And Not Out At The Bars

For The Teenager
Who Is Complaining About Doing Dishes
Because It Means She Is At Home,
Not On The Streets.

For The Taxes I Pay
Because It Means
I Am Employed.

For The Mess To Clean After A Party
Because It Means I Have
Been Surrounded By Friends.

For The Clothes That Fit A Little Too Snug
Because It Means
I Have Enough To Eat.

For My Shadow That Watches Me Work
Because It Means
I Am Out In The Sunshine

For A Lawn That Needs Mowing,
Windows That Need Cleaning,
And Gutters That Need Fixing
Because It Means I Have A Home.

For All The Complaining
I Hear About The Government
Because It Means
We Have Freedom Of Speech..

For The Parking Spot
I Find At The Far End Of The Parking Lot
Because It Means I Am Capable Of Walking
And I Have Been Blessed With Transportation.

For My Huge Heating Bill
Because It Means
I Am Warm.

For The Lady Behind Me In Church
Who Sings Off Key Because It Means
I Can Hear.

For The Pile Of Laundry And Ironing
Because It Means
I Have Clothes To Wear

For Weariness And Aching Muscles
At The End Of The Day
Because It Means I Have Been
Capable Of Working Hard.

For The Alarm That Goes Off
In The Early Morning Hours
Because It Means I Am Alive.

And Finally, For Too Much E-mail
Because It Means I Have
Friends Who Are Thinking Of Me.

[Baby Blessing]

Thanks BJ for that poem, that was great to read.

I will try to come back this evening when I come on line to update others about how Papi is doing, and will post some pictures I took of the new roof. So glad this is almost over. Love the color and they are doing a great job. It is nice to get this done. What a day yesterday was so exhausted last night that I was toooooo tired to eat but I sure gonna make up for it today

I mentioned about Papi, he started this second thread here and so I copied and pasted it, please keep Papi in your prayers, Jack and I and everyone, are so thankful his surgery is finally over. Now we just need God's healing powers to bring him back to good health and posting here in YT hopefully again soon.

Papi's thread is here.
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Thanks RoxyJosMom,
We gotta keep a good outlook and keep on smiling, can't let things get the best of us. Hoping that I can get the dish for tv back up soon, so Jack can have television.

Ohhhhhh BJ, I know what you mean by bruising like an over ripe banana, I also do big time

Patti

[Yorkiekids]

Hoping this story turns out for the best.

[Baby Blessing]

Hi, well the roof is on and so thankful this is finally over. Jack said the vents cold tar all looked like something a two year old would make out of play dough that would take the form of a castle with all its peeks We will see if the roofing company will come back out and take care of it. Doesn't sound like they will.

Oh well, if not, I will do it myself, my thinking is if I tie a rope around my waist I can tie the other end around a vent and continue on wrapping the rope around each vent redoing the vents myself. Figure this way I won't fall off the roof. Have another ladder at the other side of the house so I won't have to back track across the roof again. I have been on roofs many times but at my age now have to be sure not to take any chances, wish me luck.

Professional is just a word to me any more with little meaning. What happened to the meaning of PRIDE in ones work? I know there are people that are professional and in business and do still believe in taking pride in what they do, however here in this area so many peole are searching for them and their not to be found.

Will let you all know how it turns out.

Patti

[jp4m2]

Oh Patti,.... I was waiting for your up date on the final job, I had a feeling it wasn't going to end well the way it was starting out......is there no nephews to do the fix for you?....I hope you don't have to attempt this.....I see nothing wrong with a woman doing a mans job but in this case it sounds like your going to climb a mountain in with no soft snow to break your fall....

Your right about some people not having any pride in their work, it's all about the money...what a shame....About 20 years ago I had a roofer come out, wanting to save money we went with an ad in the paper, (never again) I only gave him half the money and the other half was due when completed...He knocks on the door and expected me to hand over the money...no way, I needed to see the finished job...he was surprised by this...this was a 2 story house w/ a walk up attic, very high, I couldn't go up there because I was 8 months pregnant...I took binoculars out and looked it over...this idiot put the drip edge ON TOP of the shingles, it looked like I had a white stripe outlining the roof...I told him to fix it right or I won't pay...Boy was he mad, he took a step toward me and stopped and was yelling at me that it was right, needless to say he fixed it....that was a lesson learned....