Store Update
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niankhsekhmetWild Thyme did not open on time on Saturday. Reason? Contractor b.s. The electrician inherrited several million dollars and had always had the fantasy of telling whomever he worked for to 'take this job and shove it.' We were the lucky recipients of that distinct priveledge. The second issue, which has been an issue since I started in September is the general contractor. I cannot begin to go into his faults here, and I will only say, for what we are paying this dolt, he should have had it DONE two weeks ago!
Floors are finished. Its hell stripping down a hard wood floor, re-staining, re-applying polyurathane. The herb cabinet is finished, but I sitll need to hand blend the teas. With all the dust flying around, I haven't dared to yet. The etched glass store windows should arrive in a week, the antiques arrived over the course of the week, we expect more tomorrow. The antique display cabinets for the rocks and jewelry are set up. Essential oils are in, first food order has been delivered. The Chef is setting up the kitchen and is pleased thus far. Wait staff has been hired, but not trained. Antique china and tea services are unpacked and ready to go. Antique table linens have been washed, pressed and folded. City planning commission should have our estimate for the new roof to be put on ASAP. The really good (and really expensive) electrical contractors should be out tomorrow. Dishwasher needs to be set into the counter, the second refrigerator needs to be delivered, the convection oven door glass needs to be replaced. The store sign needs to be hung. We need the coffee area finished out. I need to figure out how to make this cappacino machine work. I have no manual for it!
And if the contractor does not get that damned carpet laid by tomorrow and the enchanted tree moved in by Friday, I am going to throw a log chain around his ankle and dangle him over the Wapsipinicon river dam! Two months is too damned long to wait for the things that have needed to be done, and Robyn, Betty, Jenny and I have done the majority of the work. The contractor has consumed massive amounts of rum and Dr. Pepper and is always late for work. I wonder if the words work ethic are diametrically opposed by this guy's definitions!
Floors are finished. Its hell stripping down a hard wood floor, re-staining, re-applying polyurathane. The herb cabinet is finished, but I sitll need to hand blend the teas. With all the dust flying around, I haven't dared to yet. The etched glass store windows should arrive in a week, the antiques arrived over the course of the week, we expect more tomorrow. The antique display cabinets for the rocks and jewelry are set up. Essential oils are in, first food order has been delivered. The Chef is setting up the kitchen and is pleased thus far. Wait staff has been hired, but not trained. Antique china and tea services are unpacked and ready to go. Antique table linens have been washed, pressed and folded. City planning commission should have our estimate for the new roof to be put on ASAP. The really good (and really expensive) electrical contractors should be out tomorrow. Dishwasher needs to be set into the counter, the second refrigerator needs to be delivered, the convection oven door glass needs to be replaced. The store sign needs to be hung. We need the coffee area finished out. I need to figure out how to make this cappacino machine work. I have no manual for it!
And if the contractor does not get that damned carpet laid by tomorrow and the enchanted tree moved in by Friday, I am going to throw a log chain around his ankle and dangle him over the Wapsipinicon river dam! Two months is too damned long to wait for the things that have needed to be done, and Robyn, Betty, Jenny and I have done the majority of the work. The contractor has consumed massive amounts of rum and Dr. Pepper and is always late for work. I wonder if the words work ethic are diametrically opposed by this guy's definitions!
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Date: 2004-11-04 05:53 am (UTC)Pictures, please. It sounds like it's shaping up to be a gorgeous place, and I'd love to watch the progress (when the contractor decides to be useful). :-)
Not like you aren't busy enough or anything ...
Date: 2004-11-04 01:58 pm (UTC)Re: Not like you aren't busy enough or anything ...
Date: 2004-11-05 04:00 am (UTC)Let me know the plant costs about 10.00 for the pound, and capsulation is a about a half hour of time. Let me know.
Re: Not like you aren't busy enough or anything ...
Date: 2004-11-05 01:20 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-11-17 02:05 pm (UTC)but I love what you have to say. I could use some help!