Day 125- Will Call

I have the best painter in the world. His name is Brian; a value he brings includes his banjitar skills. He says it keeps out the neighborhood riff raff.


I learned yesterday there is a Will Call Department at Home Depot. You buy your stuff, they unload it and reload it onto your truck. No mess or stupid carts. Cool idea home depot. Not as cool as the  25% APR rate you have on the credit line you extended me.



If you ever need a banjitar painter, let me know; he paint real good.

Day 111- Superbowl of Deals

Kasey the QB

Me, Linebacker

 Shopping is a woman thing. It's a contact sport like football. Women enjoy the scrimmage, the noisy crowds, the danger of being trampled to death, and the ecstasy of the purchase. -- Erma Bombeck.

This one goes out to my Quarterback Kasey Lawrence. Not only did she and I make a nice dent in the wallet, she kept me focused, well researched, well fed, and well traveled for some deals! A quick drive to chicago early saturday morning lends itself to some awesome deal touchdowns sunday night! Don't mess with Kasey, she is going to be MVP someday.

All of Us Serving You... a fat plate of anxiety

The frustration and anxiety of the past week can not be expressed in better words then the following dialogue. 

Monday- I yell at US bank for  not giving me the next draw of payments for construction.
Tuesday- I apologize profusely for not opening my stack of mail; the payment was there.
Wednesday- Take the payment to US Bank Richmond Heights and speak with the Vice president "KC"

KC- Uh mam. We cannot take your payment
me- Why? It is issued by your corporate office
KC- Because it is too big for this local branch
me- But it was written by your corporate office? you won't let me deposit this?
KC- No, im sorry that is policy.
me- So what is your advice (as I pull out my video camera)
KC- I think you should take it to Bank of America and try to deposit it there
me- So you are telling me to take this check issued by US bank and take it to the competitor?
KC- yes, that is what you can do. Otherwise mail the check back to corporate and get an authorized signature that we are allowed to deposit it.
me- But US Bank wrote the damn check, why can't you accept it. Do you not want my money?

I called my dad at Morgan Stanley to see his advice. He was pissed and had the federal trade commissioner in Jeff city on the phone in 15 minutes.

2 hours later, and 3 US Bank locations later, I found a teller not aware of the policy and got that check deposited!

Damn US Bank, why do you play with my heartstrings when I play by your rules?

Day 88- Wreck the Deck

Its not time to have a wreck the deck party quite yet... but its fun to fantasize about the massive parties and major trash I can't wait to pick up from this sweet new deck. Not to be understated by the cedar shake going in... or the aggregate concrete patio. Thank you for St. Louis weather on this first day of February.

It must be Bob Marley's Birthday week....

Day 77- Windows, Brick, Limestone and Charles Dickens

 "The whole difference between construction and creation is exactly this: that a thing constructed can only be loved after it is constructed; but a thing created is loved before it exists. "

 - Charles Dickens

 

Tim (master Craftsman) Killen (architect ninja) Joe (contractor wizard) Gary (lead clydesdale)

All Star Crew

Andy The Shit Talker and Tim 'Lucky Charms'

The sparkling plumbing crew

Day 61 Roofs, Rocks, Reggae

You can't truss it!

-DJ

Since the firetrucks in our neighborhood, Nathan The Neighbor has progressed to cement trucks and cranes obsession. Little ones are impressionable....

-dj