tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221682415876691468.post5742572795719962001..comments2023-10-15T05:44:42.599-04:00Comments on Judy's Corner Stories, Thoughts and More: Let It BeJudy's Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05240066353842966887noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221682415876691468.post-65717546962224665172011-01-19T03:24:08.780-05:002011-01-19T03:24:08.780-05:00"Do you have a lot of work ahead of you in th..."Do you have a lot of work ahead of you in the form of reviving an ancient structure?"<br /><br />yah, judy, but it is called my house. lol<br />got ceiling work, roof repair, window repair, flooring, cabinet replacement, and that is all before a complete paint job inside and out.<br />so, yah, i have a few days work ahead of me.The Griperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00937560474548021334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221682415876691468.post-69949227870006451252011-01-18T00:04:19.636-05:002011-01-18T00:04:19.636-05:00Thanks, OG! I think we will have fun with that pr...Thanks, OG! I think we will have fun with that project!Judy's Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05240066353842966887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221682415876691468.post-2613970264118387982011-01-16T15:47:28.461-05:002011-01-16T15:47:28.461-05:00Hi Judy! Isn't it great to meet really nice pe...Hi Judy! Isn't it great to meet really nice people, and find you now have more good friends? Friends are second only to family, and not always that! ;)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09507636973362911642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221682415876691468.post-8787906105994966192011-01-16T08:53:52.199-05:002011-01-16T08:53:52.199-05:00I love it when things just fall together like that...I love it when things just fall together like that!Leigh, Andrea Leigh Gilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05627283116565322436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221682415876691468.post-89104398167636772542011-01-15T19:59:30.205-05:002011-01-15T19:59:30.205-05:00I was holding my breath as I was reading about the...I was holding my breath as I was reading about the trailer making the trip to your house--I'm glad it made it there and all went well!! It really is a good feeling when the pieces come together!<br /><br />I hope you're having a good weekend--It's warmed up above freezing in my part of VA--It was nice to be out running around today!~Kim at Golden Pines~https://www.blogger.com/profile/02001523468339091407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221682415876691468.post-74044594421146214712011-01-15T17:59:29.799-05:002011-01-15T17:59:29.799-05:00It's such fun to read about all you guys are d...It's such fun to read about all you guys are doing to get your place together. You work so hard and I know it will pay off big time.Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221682415876691468.post-24422157558547438142011-01-15T12:47:26.301-05:002011-01-15T12:47:26.301-05:00Restoring an old trailer sounds like a fun project...Restoring an old trailer sounds like a fun project. Good luck!<br /><br />Have a nice day :-)<br /><br />~RonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221682415876691468.post-32439017669494735182011-01-15T09:42:44.074-05:002011-01-15T09:42:44.074-05:00Sharon,
We share your concerns, of course. So, o...Sharon,<br /><br />We share your concerns, of course. So, on the matter of the "big projects" -- yes they are performed by certified folks with license and plenty of customer references. For the small projects, they are typically folks who have always worked for other contractors, and have been out of work, or under employed since the whole economy took a tank. These guys are not left unsupervised, and their work is monitored by Joe, who has sufficient experience to know what we are getting for our money. For the most part, these smaller projects are those that Joe and I would do ourselves, but which would be MUCH more expediently executed by folks who do this type of work regularly.<br /><br />Both of the guys who did the work yesterday, are in the process of building their own homes... they are neighbors. Their work is scrutinized by the inspectors every step of the way. Guy number three is a licensed and bonded builder, currently building a spec house, but willing to tackle the job of raising and stabilizing the old farm house. <br /><br />These guys aren't going anywhere. They are locals who have been here a long time and whose past employers are well known in the communities. But when work is hard to come by, the employers have to let them go.<br /><br />Now, where I HAVE been dissatisfied with workers has been in situations where they are not only licensed and bonded and insured, but also not local....<br />examples of these are:<br />1. installation of the first carport next to the garage.... the non-English speaking workers installed it with a leg DIRECTLY in front of the garage side door... we had to move the 31 foot structure ourselves to be able to regain use of the door!<br />2. the installation of gutters on the old farmhouse and the garage.... lovely gutters, but, when on the third trip back to fix a corner joint that still leaked, the installer informed us that we'd have to raise the house 2 inches to make the gutters work, I knew we would never employ him again.<br /><br />With everything else, we have had very good luck!Judy's Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05240066353842966887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221682415876691468.post-49760716841371169902011-01-15T09:26:34.963-05:002011-01-15T09:26:34.963-05:00Louise,
I feel lucky when we happen on these peopl...Louise,<br />I feel lucky when we happen on these people. We are really in no hurry to complete any of these projects, and when everything comes together, and a project gets accomplished, no matter how small, it is a wonderful feeling!Judy's Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05240066353842966887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221682415876691468.post-87738955824960451322011-01-15T09:24:08.963-05:002011-01-15T09:24:08.963-05:00TG,
Do you have a lot of work ahead of you in th...TG, <br /><br />Do you have a lot of work ahead of you in the form of reviving an ancient structure?<br /><br />And thank you!Judy's Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05240066353842966887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221682415876691468.post-7797383577526619182011-01-15T09:22:53.575-05:002011-01-15T09:22:53.575-05:00I agree Gorges.I agree Gorges.Judy's Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05240066353842966887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221682415876691468.post-80371527520531325482011-01-15T09:13:51.216-05:002011-01-15T09:13:51.216-05:00It's great that you have found some help for t...It's great that you have found some help for the jobs that you need to have done. Not being a doubting Thomas, but are these guys certified? The reason I ask, is that, around here - anybody can hang a sign and print up business cards and screw up your new windows, your floor or your bathroom up in a hurry and at great expense and none of the problems show up till they have cashed your check and gone. ALL, were friendly likable guys.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743921972328074980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221682415876691468.post-13881113688940386842011-01-15T08:41:14.840-05:002011-01-15T08:41:14.840-05:00Glad to hear that all went well. Finding good peo...Glad to hear that all went well. Finding good people to do those types of jobs for you is such a gift. You are lucky and, thankfully, you know it.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692541935507155362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221682415876691468.post-32737523205006257382011-01-15T03:30:21.969-05:002011-01-15T03:30:21.969-05:00Stories like this really gives me inspiration for ...Stories like this really gives me inspiration for the work ahead of me.<br /><br />have to say i'm sure pleased to have found all of you.The Griperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00937560474548021334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221682415876691468.post-17849346268583526042011-01-15T02:38:51.835-05:002011-01-15T02:38:51.835-05:00I have no doubt that the Lord pulled you all toget...I have no doubt that the Lord pulled you all together. It is well!Gorges Smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777621500611603786noreply@blogger.com