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SCREENING PROCESS

One of us went through the back slider screen the other night.

It was so badly bent it had to be replaced. At least I couldn't do it.

Don't ask who went through the screen. I'm not telling.

It was a combo deal. Someone slid it shut at a time it is 'always' open.

The next person went through it. Hard.

No fingers pointing. It was a joint effort.

So we sought the services of a pro. And figured we would also take care of some holes in the other slider screens. And all in one visit.

We got this outfit called Screenmobile.

We had seen them around town.

They guys came yesterday, made a fixed price bid and made an appointment to be here today.

They did the job in two hours. Four slider screens re-screened and one slider screen replaced.

They made the new slider in the shop so it was ready to install at the visit.

They fixed the screens in the trailer except for one which can't be taken out. Someone tiled it in. They did it in place. Fascinating to watch. All the right tools and technique. Fast.

We were very happy.

Franchised workmen are the balls. We have used a few other outfits here.

The quality is high, the promises are kept, and the attitude is professional. The price is right.

There is no horseshit.

There are a couple of local firms we have used but it is all 'when we can make it' and a lot of pissing and moaning about the job when they get here. Too small.

I won't stand for it.

So we have run out of local suppliers.

I had none of that with these guys.

I am a happy customer.

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AWOL

We took Franklin to his groomer's today and there was no one there.

No explanations.

No phone calls.

Sunk without a trace.

It is in a pet store and the guy didn't know anything.

Enough.

That is it.

We don't go up to the plate more than once.

I made an appointment for him with the groomer who works at our vet.

Thursday.

They last about two years.

Then something goes haywire.

This guy was not very good at his business side in the first place. But he was good with the haircuts.

We have to start all over but that is OK.

Rather that than stand in front of a store for 20 minutes with an impatient Airedale.

I don't wait for doctors either. Even if they are there!

A friend told me today that she waited for an hour and 20 minutes for an x-ray then walked out.

I would have been out in 20 minutes.

My limit.

I also make noises in the waiting room. They hate that.

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