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Forestboy1978
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Post: # 112750Post Forestboy1978

So I get an enquiry on Friday for some work. I just phoned it in as, you know, I have a life out of work.. at least I try to have one.

So firstly she's put out by my 2 day delay in getting back to her cos apparently I'm not allowed to have a weekend. Then she's totally inflexible regarding the times to view the job.

She's had 2 quotes already (for 5 panels being replaced) and is again put out by the fact that I'm not willing to quote after 7pm Monday or Friday. In the dark... So I say, well, if the fence is being replaced like for like perhaps you don't need to be there?? Obv she goes off on a rant about this also...

So I said, oh, sorry, it appears our schedules don't fit. Sorry I can't help you, bye. And put the phone down...

Honestly... I haven't got the patience for this anymore.
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Tony McC
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Post: # 112752Post Tony McC

Rogue customers .... bane of our lives .... but does the telly want to make a programme about them? DTF!
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Forestboy1978
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Post: # 112753Post Forestboy1978

does it hell.. lol

I always just about manage to keep my cool. Just about. But seriously... some days I feel like Michael Douglas out of falling down. I want my damn cheeseburger to look like the one in the picture god dammit. Is it too much to ask....
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Post: # 112754Post seanandruby

She would of got it, both barrels i'm afraid :;): :)
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Forestboy1978
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Post: # 112756Post Forestboy1978

seanandruby wrote:She would of got it, both barrels i'm afraid :;): :)
Yeah well, got a ferocious temper so I keep it well under control. Approaching the 10 year mark now....

Irish/Spanish is not a cool blooded combo ;-)
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Post: # 112757Post GB_Groundworks

easier to hang up when you've a professional reputation to maintain.
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Post: # 112758Post seanandruby

...sometimes that kind of person need putting in their place Giles. But you are right be professional at all times :;): :)
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Post: # 112760Post GB_Groundworks

a. she was a woman she aint ever going to listen to you and b. sounds like she was so far up her own arse she wouldn't hear what you were saying anyway
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Post: # 112761Post seanandruby

Always said you had a way with words Giles :laugh:
How's the photography doing?
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Post: # 112765Post Tony McC

Speaking of togferring, I have a commission to photo-document a job in Sheffield later this year. Aerial piccies might be just the thing....I'll bear you in mind, Gi
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Forestboy1978
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Post: # 112767Post Forestboy1978

GB is right. NO WAY that thing could have been reasoned with. To do so would have triggered her even more than she was already triggered by her backwards irrational mindset.

Best to cut the conversation dead and put the phone down.

Had the same thing last summer with a guy. I was in the dentists and gave him a date that I could come round which wasn't convenient for him. He expected me to just come immediately, asking did I want the work or not. So I said no I don't and put the phone down.
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