22nd June 2021
I went to chase up my order for slabs, for once I was ahead in the preparation of the foundation, and I wanted to finish the paving.
We cannot get the pool out of hibernation until that is completed.
The news was not good, deliveries were still expected, but I could not get a firm date.
“Maybe the end of the month” was his stock response. “ Or two weeks” he added.
“That’s more like it” I thought, the universal building trade reply.
That was a drag, it could have been worse, he could have said that they discontinued the colour, but he didn’t, I have to be thankful for that.
However that all changed when a voice message was left on Kelli’s phone advising that the company who supplied the slabs would not manufacture that colour again until next year. Disaster! They suggested that I get in touch with them to see if there was an alternative slab colour I could use, you bet I’ll be over there tomorrow.
Kelli had a decent night’s sleep, meaning I’m hopeful that she can do the task of planting the annuals we got yesterday.
I needed some materials which meant going to my convenient man’s excuse for a bit of quality time. I needed paint, I took my colour card to the assistant who asked me if I had a preference of manufacturer.
“Pittsburgh” I said confidently.
“Coloured or white can?” Shot back the assistant.
“What’s the difference?” I asked, expecting a technical answer.
“White is cheaper”
This fooled me as I was getting the premium quality mix, so the colour of the material was irrelevant.
I think the assistant may have come to that conclusion, or she lost patience, but she went to the rack and picked a silver can.?,
Another Lifetime to go 