The new digs are secure, but that's about all that's gone according to plan. Day 3 the roofers from the large well known IND roofing company were supposed to repair the roof of the range and install all new gutters prior to sale (as promised to the buyers) have no showed. The weather has been clear. I was told I was the first customer on their morning list. Tomorrow it's supposed to snow. The house is supposed to close 3 days after that. The sales manager called my realtor with a lame "well this isn't normally how we do business", but no details as to any follow up. I'm still waiting for MY call. My partner M. has finally heard that tone in my voice only reserved for terrorists and rabid pit bulls. J. is looking forward to the show, but from behind a lead wall with protective goggles on. Short of getting eaten by a velociraptor as an excuse, they're about to lose my business. And get their name in print.
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I'll look for the name/s of the bad guys here tomorrow. ;)
I think nowadays you have to take security from zombie attack into account as well as potential Godzilla attack due to what is happening in Japan. Your average 2 by stick frame house won't stand up to his big 3-toed stompers.
Assuming that it has an Asphalt Shingle roof on it already, just call a local guy to get it patched, then put a Metal roof on later this Summer ( to resist those Molotov Cocktails, of course). You DO have the rafters all tied to together with Steel Brackets so it stays on during Tornadoes, right? And you have proper ventilation from the soffits to the roof line, and fresh R-40 insulation in place, correct?
Also, don't forget, when the Spring Thaw comes, place your ring of stones at 100, 50 and 25 yards around the house. Red, White and Blue work for me, and you don't have to put numbers on each one.
Good Luck with the Move!
Give 'em hell, Brigid.
:-)
I wonder, how much bad PR do they want, anyway? ;-)
Jim
They clearly don't know with whom they're dealing. We'll see tomorrow whether they're capable of learning.
Good luck, just the same.
Brigid,
We are RUNNING FOR COVER!!!!
SWModel66
Go get 'em! Give 'em whatfor, but make sure somebody records it, 'cause I wanna HEAR it!
You really do have to watch out for those pesky velociraptors.... :)
I am in no way associated with that roofing company.
I just want to make that clear while there's still time.
"Just" chain up a rex outside - the tyranno type - to keep those velociraptors in check. You got the rest covered....but that doesn't mean don't keep looking for improvements.
Mike, you can run for cover. I wanna watch - anyone know where I can get one of those bomb disposal suits?
And lotsa cold beer...
Good Luck, hope the move goes well.
Red-head temper in a twist? This should be a good show. Just stay out of the way, you don't want her to forget who her target is...
(learned that one the hard way)
I'm thinking a T-Rex on a chain, large enough to encircle the house, to stave-off the velociraptor infestation. Just keep Barkley clear, you know how he gets with big lizards! You wouldn't want the T-Rex hurt.
wv: ressess take one when this is over
Brigid,
Only one thing you can say to folks giving you the run-around like that...
"Go ahead, make my day."
Hope it all falls in place with minimal collateral damage.
Dann in Ohio
Oh noes! They do not know what they are facing! I will take cover!
When you finally meet with the roofing contractor, your readers need to know one thing: "Do you aim to misbehave?"
Hell hath no fury like that of an angry redhead!
I know...I am married to one.
Brigid, I was just scrolling through your sidebar and saw you had linked to my blog... I can't tell you how much that means to me!! I love your blog, it's one of my favorite things to read
My Bad, Mea Culpa. I thought your NEW digs needed the roof work. I guess the landlord won't allow you to put in distance stones, either. Will send you details on a another trick of the trade that works for rental property in a couple of days. Good luck with move!
Best of luck applying the "gentle art of persuasion".
Does the "local guy" have any qualified competitors that would take the job away from him and complete the work asap? Might make a good persuasion point to get the roofer to come to work.
While you're waiting for the roofer to finally show, pop in a dvd of the Primeval tv series, and crank up the volume when the dinosaurs and other creatures growl. Grr along with them if it helps.
http://clutter-thunk.blogspot.com/2011/03/blog-post_27.htm
Just incase Barkley needs help.
Unfortunately these days finding a contractor who will actually show up when he's supposed to is almost impossible. Amazing given the state of the economy. Seems like they don't want the work sometimes.
Ooo You have a "Partner" :)
You know I must watch too many movies as well, Im constantly thinking "How can I possibly secure all these ground level windows" and while velociraptor attacks and Zombies may be less likely than a hurricane up the coast....theres also the possibility of the occasional disaster scenario which would result in Looters scoping out the "Burbs".
don't know where you live exactly, but with the economy what it is, and being a contractor myself, i wouldnt have missed my appointment with you to fix your roof. now a days we live on jobs like yours to make it thru. love your blog. thanks. if you need a roofer...
Brigid,
When they show up, no matter how inclined you feel, do not ask to verify the laborer's immigration status. My neighbor did that... twice. His roof still needs repairing two years later, and he's been blacklisted with every contractor in the region.
Hope you getta hold of that roofing company, and post the results!
Sounds like the contractors in your part of the world are related to the contractors in my part of the world.
They seem to run on a different clock, as compared to others. They show up whenever they darned well feel like it, not when they are scheduled to.
Give 'em hell, Brigid!
Bob
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I think any actions you take with these incompetent fools will be viewed by law enforcement as "justifiable." Just use "Badge America."
Good Luck!
Brigid,
This is a completely different subject.
Do the newer law enforcement red-blue strobe lights emit ultrasonic noise that dogs can hear?
A three police car DUI pullover near my house last night really upset my dog for some unknown reason.
Just ribbing ya about the wording ;) Im hoping the move is going well and that Barkley will soon be settled into his new digs. You certainly have my best wishes. Spending 10 years in the service I know how moves can be.
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