[dshobbies]

Okay, this is just for me to vent my frustrations. It applies to absolutely nothing.

I saved for a long time to remodel my kitchen and hired a contractor, based in part on the amount of time it would take. My contract calls for completion in 8 weeks. Unfortunately it does not contain a penalty because we're not at 11 weeks and we still have at least 2 weeks, or more, to go. I not only have had no kitchen all during this time, I have workmen in my house, invading my privacy everyday. The duplication of effort would have probably cut at least 1 week off but there is no oversight... and I did research this guy.

Julius is having surgery next week with all this banging and sawing going on! I too have to find out what's going on with my knee after having my MRI yesterday, along with dealing with a cracked filling but unfortunately, my dentist passed away about 3 weeks ago and no one answered his phone or left a referral on the answering machine. I had to scramble to find a new dentist in an hours time. Fortunately, she could fit me in between my doctor's appointment and my MRI.

On top of all this are my own back issues which though Mark tells me not to over dramatize, I can't help it. My mind, based on my pain, automatically goes to my previous history. Today, I spent 2 hours in Lowe's and my pain level reached a 5, not something usual for a healthy spine.

So, I didn't want to take out my frustrations and anger on my family and after all, this is like a family, so you guys get it. I know you can't hear my sarcasm and anger, but believe me, it's there. So thanks for listening.

Dale