Back to Business!

Day eleven in the new house and the third time the flooring contingency has made an appearance. Three men saunter in at a snails pace;  I am sure they would love to be anywhere else but here.  Glue spots still cover the hardwood and one large gash remains unattended.  Rugs can't be laid down or furniture arranged until this issue is resolved.  Home design is on hold; we are being held hostage by incompetency!

The ring leader, after only forty five minutes announces in his Italian, Russian, Spanish accent, "We have a problem.  I show you.  This is going to make a mess.  I have no plastic to cover your furniture.  When I cut out the damaged wood sawdust go all over!"  I could feel my heart beat fast as I blurted out, "No, this must be done today.  You'll have to buy some plastic."  I was shaking at my insistence.  He stares at me and I say nothing, holding my ground.  "Ok, I go to Home Depot."

Apparently they are unaware of the people who would love a job and I would be happy to give them theirs.  The leader comes back begrudgingly with plastic.  But, I decide to kill them with kindness.  I offer them bottles of cold water as they clean the glue from the floor, regale them with cheery quips as the buzz saw spins and this seems to energize their less than stellar work ethics.

After four hours they are finally done.  My cheeks hurt from smiling and I am exhausted.  Now, we can get back to business.