It is about time! I always had it in my mind that some day, I will need a bigger workshop. And there it is now that I have began working on it. It seems easy, submitting the plans to the town, making calls to all contractors and scheduling who comes first and who'll be the last.
Then, that is when trouble started. First comes Mr. Mason, he seems like he is the most hardworking guy I have seen, he did a great job! Next comes Mr. Builder. I found out that Mr. Mason did more work by putting two blocks high on my slab. Oh well I figured, it's not going to hurt as I have already paid and appreciated all the masonry work. No bumps, thumbs up was my word of appreciation to Mr. Mason. Mr. Builder seems like the best builder around, besides, he is the only builder I know, and who can actually build with a hammer, really amazing and great craftsmanship. As much as he did not like what the mason did, he built me a very nice frame and roof for my shop. I can't stop smiling because things are going smooth. Until that day came Mr. Town Inspector stop by for a visit. He said "You're in trouble, I can give you a fine for violation right now". So I say "WHAT? BE NICE. WHY?". So he said my building went 16 inches higher than what I submitted on my plan and permit. My goodness, what is he talking about said I to Mr. Builder, "That's not my fault" said he. And of course, it rewinds back to Mr. Mason's fault who added more blocks than suppose to. I don't think it is anyone's fault, even if it is because all their mistakes became my gain. I end up having a taller shop and a termite free slab. Not sure where this idea came from but there is benefit to it.
Well, well, I could care less whose fault it is, I just do not want to pay any fine. Penalty is not part of my budget anyhow.
The story does not end here, Mr. Electric with big muscles came and did his part of the work today. As I checked the receptacles, it was placed exactly where the Town Inspector told me not to put, right on top of the heater. I am taking a break for now and hope everything turns out fine.
Then, that is when trouble started. First comes Mr. Mason, he seems like he is the most hardworking guy I have seen, he did a great job! Next comes Mr. Builder. I found out that Mr. Mason did more work by putting two blocks high on my slab. Oh well I figured, it's not going to hurt as I have already paid and appreciated all the masonry work. No bumps, thumbs up was my word of appreciation to Mr. Mason. Mr. Builder seems like the best builder around, besides, he is the only builder I know, and who can actually build with a hammer, really amazing and great craftsmanship. As much as he did not like what the mason did, he built me a very nice frame and roof for my shop. I can't stop smiling because things are going smooth. Until that day came Mr. Town Inspector stop by for a visit. He said "You're in trouble, I can give you a fine for violation right now". So I say "WHAT? BE NICE. WHY?". So he said my building went 16 inches higher than what I submitted on my plan and permit. My goodness, what is he talking about said I to Mr. Builder, "That's not my fault" said he. And of course, it rewinds back to Mr. Mason's fault who added more blocks than suppose to. I don't think it is anyone's fault, even if it is because all their mistakes became my gain. I end up having a taller shop and a termite free slab. Not sure where this idea came from but there is benefit to it.Well, well, I could care less whose fault it is, I just do not want to pay any fine. Penalty is not part of my budget anyhow.
The story does not end here, Mr. Electric with big muscles came and did his part of the work today. As I checked the receptacles, it was placed exactly where the Town Inspector told me not to put, right on top of the heater. I am taking a break for now and hope everything turns out fine.
