tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post2530321256964948104..comments2024-03-27T13:32:06.780-02:30Comments on The Other Side of Eighty: The HelpersWisewebwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-2028425877758581822016-03-15T13:26:01.590-02:302016-03-15T13:26:01.590-02:30I didn't want to mention it, but you may well ...I didn't want to mention it, but you may well be right.Rummuserhttp://www.rummuser.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-4786117902163400582016-03-13T23:31:00.388-02:302016-03-13T23:31:00.388-02:30Yes, it is, I'll drop him another line in a co...Yes, it is, I'll drop him another line in a couple of weeks and suggest small ongoing payments.<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-53963421546886102542016-03-13T23:30:16.968-02:302016-03-13T23:30:16.968-02:30Yes, he responded in writing, ye we have small cla...Yes, he responded in writing, ye we have small claims, it costs $50 and a day in the city - a huge chunk of my time. And he hasn't got a fixed address, roams between here and Nova Scotia.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-38318176243795528352016-03-13T23:28:57.280-02:302016-03-13T23:28:57.280-02:30You know that never occurred to me, I though C01 w...You know that never occurred to me, I though C01 was basically a death hit. I must google effect. Thank you Carolyn!<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-27769463870138962252016-03-13T23:27:26.876-02:302016-03-13T23:27:26.876-02:30Like I mentioned above Hattie, I do believe addict...Like I mentioned above Hattie, I do believe addiction comes into play here.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-13318070184677174942016-03-13T23:26:59.074-02:302016-03-13T23:26:59.074-02:30I hear ya Friko. I wouldn't rely on children f...I hear ya Friko. I wouldn't rely on children for advice, they are too emotionally invested. I was so glad Daughter had been thinking along my lines though.<br /><br />Everyone knows everyone out here on the Edge so tearing him down is not an option.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-67044121203311100922016-03-13T23:25:24.404-02:302016-03-13T23:25:24.404-02:30So sorry to hear about your misfortune Kathy. It m...So sorry to hear about your misfortune Kathy. It makes the honest ones more precious. And there are more honest, thank heavens!<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-83597062942772002242016-03-13T23:24:08.707-02:302016-03-13T23:24:08.707-02:30I think he might think twice before he does it aga...I think he might think twice before he does it again Ramana, though if he's an addict, as I suspect, it might not.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-71176569267933928212016-03-13T23:23:21.289-02:302016-03-13T23:23:21.289-02:30Bonus if I do, BG :)
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WWWBonus if I do, BG :)<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-86815668318755858112016-03-13T23:23:01.016-02:302016-03-13T23:23:01.016-02:30I miss larger demographics Tom for what you descri...I miss larger demographics Tom for what you describe. Here is it 1 or 2 degrees of separation and neighbours refer their rellies, etc. I've rarely been steered incorrectly but it happens.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-8548743103007051422016-03-13T23:21:46.799-02:302016-03-13T23:21:46.799-02:30Yes, he was highly recommended - but there is poss...Yes, he was highly recommended - but there is possibly an addiction issue which changes everything....yes, I am truly fortunate Nick, I've never seen the like of this place :)<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-51119132813302684442016-03-13T23:20:39.341-02:302016-03-13T23:20:39.341-02:30Thanks Lori, it would be nice to see compensation ...Thanks Lori, it would be nice to see compensation but I'm doubtful of this outcome so not holding my breath!<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-43493034211476951372016-03-13T16:42:02.385-02:302016-03-13T16:42:02.385-02:30How awful. I hope that reply was in writing in cas...How awful. I hope that reply was in writing in case you need to take it further. You are so fortunate to have willing helpers close at hand.Grannymarhttp://grannymar.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-41125430915419897922016-03-13T04:58:33.204-02:302016-03-13T04:58:33.204-02:30You said you "heard from" the incompeten...You said you "heard from" the incompetent contractor, so sounds like he phoned you. I would think you need what he said in writing to prove anything. Do they have small claims courts? Surely should be some way to get your money back as his word is hardly trustworthy. How wonderful your helpers came to your rescue. joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-57614544135329877082016-03-12T19:37:23.854-03:302016-03-12T19:37:23.854-03:30Do you think any of your recent health problems co...Do you think any of your recent health problems could be caused by carbon monoxide? Sorry things have been so stressful for you. <br />Carolyncarolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00235999523036122356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-90755484410268388482016-03-12T16:18:49.196-03:302016-03-12T16:18:49.196-03:30How absolutely infuriating! Those pigs have probab...How absolutely infuriating! Those pigs have probably already spent the money you gave them. Hattiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13297404386730167834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-87491198895457634442016-03-12T15:17:14.874-03:302016-03-12T15:17:14.874-03:30You’re right not to hold your breath. But you coul...You’re right not to hold your breath. But you could make life a touch uncomfortable for him? I expect his fame has spread since you employed then sacked him?<br /><br />Sorry about your crossroads. Me too. But I have no real choice. I must carry on. And, unlike you, I have no one to confide in. My religious son would probably come up with Jesus the saviour and my absent daughter would come up with a “pull yourself together” if she were still speaking to me.<br /><br />Sometimes life’s a bitch.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-45381222683195153932016-03-12T13:07:12.787-03:302016-03-12T13:07:12.787-03:30OK, that makes the recent more-than-tripled amount...OK, that makes the recent more-than-tripled amount of $110 monthly payment for life insurance that I told my broker I no longer wanted, which was withdrawn from my bank account anyway, seem like small potatoes. I doubt my money will be refunded, but I will no longer be doing business with that broker, who should've told me I needed to put something in writing and not just tell him over the phone. He had his chance! <br />I'm amazed your "contractor" actually admitted to his ineptitude! That's rare. I hope he does refund your money. Maybe he'll surprise you (again, only this time in a good way).Blondi Blathershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656970490122824720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-42155230228446146602016-03-12T12:24:17.243-03:302016-03-12T12:24:17.243-03:30What a story! Reinforces my faith in humanity. An...What a story! Reinforces my faith in humanity. And, more importantly, I like the way you handled the professional and I hope that the exchange will help him mend his ways apart from having to refund the $520.00.Rummuserhttp://www.rummuser.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-16596850464774290332016-03-12T12:13:02.286-03:302016-03-12T12:13:02.286-03:30Glad he at least acknowledged he was at fault. Hop...Glad he at least acknowledged he was at fault. Hope you get your money back!BayGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10933199694750403822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-31351527063051908632016-03-12T11:12:27.174-03:302016-03-12T11:12:27.174-03:30Thank god for the helpers! And I guess it's a ...Thank god for the helpers! And I guess it's a lesson for all of us to double-check our contractors, to get personal recommendations, look at reviews on the internet, and ... do you have Angie's List where you are? We've had pretty good success with people we've found there.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-63000922953151253502016-03-12T10:05:13.262-03:302016-03-12T10:05:13.262-03:30You were obviously very unlucky with the chancer w...You were obviously very unlucky with the chancer who stung you for a totally bodged and almost fatal job. How did you find him? Was he recommended by someone? And how very fortunate that you live in a community of such helpful souls ready to put things right for nothing.nickhttp://nickhereandnow.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-2613415608325409152016-03-12T00:40:40.247-03:302016-03-12T00:40:40.247-03:30WOW! That was really serious! He better come throu...WOW! That was really serious! He better come through with the money. I'm glad no material harm happened to you. It must have been frightening. Best, LoriLorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072335335254023702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-35076246842706620572016-03-11T23:41:10.044-03:302016-03-11T23:41:10.044-03:30Such matters operate completely differently here, ...Such matters operate completely differently here, E. I've had to adjust accordingly. I will file a claim ($50)and see where it goes but contractors are slippery as eels and change identities frequently. Throwing good money after bad is folly and I simply can't afford it.<br /><br />XO<br />WWW Wisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-67331499112795655172016-03-11T22:49:56.641-03:302016-03-11T22:49:56.641-03:30Can you take this clown to court and obtain a judg...Can you take this clown to court and obtain a judgment for the money owed and make a complaint with whatever body licenses his ilk? I might visit a lawyer and have a chat...ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376645220662546020noreply@blogger.com