OK, I am going totally, full out Yvonne, business person.
I have tried the nicey, nice Southern way. It is not working.
The contractor I have been working with has gotten me nothing so far. He called this morning and referred me to someone who promised to call me back and schedule a meeting at the house between 12-1 p.m. I have not heard from him either as of nearly 2:30 p.m.
So, I have put out bid requests. I will work with the 1st person who provides me the business-like response I need, gives me a good quote, a sound contract, has appropriate licensing and insurance, and can complete what I want them to do in 3-4 weeks. I need to start work myself. I have no income (except my one client) and I cannot pay storage for more than a month.
The work will not get started until after the holidays now. But it is all inside, so weather should not be a factor. Actually, that is OK. I realize now that I need to take my time to review several offers and make a good selection.
I also have to move out of Marilyn's when I return from Texas. She has been wonderful, her friend is a nice guy and I feel totally welcome. In fact we have fun. However, they both smoke. I went for a long walk this morning, and I was coughing up gunk. I just came from CA where no one smokes anywhere. I cannot take it. However, I refuse to say a word to either of them about it. They have both been so nice, and it is their home. I would love to just stay there and give Marilyn the rent rather than to someone else. But I have no choice because of my health. OK, enough venting on that.
I went and sat with Ann Mattison for a couple of hours on Saturday. She is so funny. She caught me up on all that is happening with her family, Cumberland Church (formerly Cumberland St. Church), and everything. She seems to be doing well, and expects Sarita to come home for Christmas.
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Good post.
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