There are days when I feel very alone in the world. Right now I'm having a hard time because there are things that I need to get taken care of but they aren't things I can do myself. They require someone with skills that I don't have. I asked one person and was told sure and then I never heard another word. Another person was supposed to come over and give me an estimate and never showed up. He called two days later saying he was sorry he didn't call me the day before but he had the wrong number but now he had the right one. Um, really? I'm the one who wrote my number down and you should have called two days ago. I never called him back because if I couldn't count on him to show up for an estimate how reliable would he be doing the work. So that puts me in a situation where I don't know where to turn any more. If Wade was here he would be able to take care of it or know someone who could and would.
Needless to say I was feeling sorry for myself and a little down yesterday. I had to make a trip to Walmart so as not to have Gibbs upset that he was out of food and treats. As long as I was there I decided to stroll up and down the isles and just look. There on the shelf was an Instant Pot on clearance. I thought it's high time I buy myself a little something and it went in my cart. In an instant I felt a little lighter for treating myself.
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I love my Instant Pot and am thrilled you bought one.
Good luck on finding the help you need. It's scary.
my first ever seeing or hearing of an instant pot. from what I read on the box, it is a pressure cooker? will be looking it up. I am all about instant food. LOL.
sorry you are having troubles with people not doing what they say they will, happens here a LOT... email me what kind of work, my curiosty is killing me.
That kinda stuff happens to us also. I always say 3 strikes & you're out...out being I report them/their business to BBB & our state's consumer advocate. Gets them back every time. To do the job right.
I'm sorry you don't have someone to depend on to get things done. I say keep trying.
I've not bought one of those yet, but hubby does the cooking so it's up to him what he uses. I'm good with that.
Have a fabulous day, Ann. Big hug to you and lots of scritches to Gibbs. ♥♥♥
Ok - I get the 'need something done' thing. You might want to try your local Next Door (https://nextdoor.com/neighborhood/albionalbion--albion--pa/) to get referrals for services. Once you join, you would post that you need recommendations for - whatever you need. Your 'neighbors' would, hopefully, chime in with providers or offers to do the work. It's an option you might want to look into - it's free, can't hurt.
This is just a shame. Seems that people do not take pride in or care much about their jobs anymore, OR helping others. Good for you buying the Instant Pot!! I have seen they are on a really good sale. Now you can post all about your adventures with it, and we can decide whether to buy one or not.
I think that I will be in the same predicament, Ann. The only redeeming factor is I do know a lot of people locally. I was glad to hear you bought yourself something...that always helps me...:)jp
I am so sorry you are having trouble finding someone reliable to do things for you. Guy that "had the wrong #" sounds like a piece of work...Goodbye to him.
Glad you got an instant pot. I don't have one but know lots of people do and love them. Hang in there, kiddo! xo Diana
I've heard a lot of people really like them. We'll see how it goes. I haven't even taken it out of the box yet.
Good for you. A girl I worked with hired someone who was highly recommended and he did a horrible job and then wouldn't come back to fix it.
It really is frustrating. I can't even get people to recommend someone.
I did join that a long time ago, there doesn't seem to be much activity on it but good idea. I'll have to post and see what happens
I guess the saying it's hard to find good help these days really is true.
I haven't pulled the instant pot out of the box yet but I looked through the cook book that came with it and didn't see anything in it that sounded good. I'll have to hit Pinterest for recipes.
You may have to add to your 'neighborhood' - the next bigger town. I'm guessing Erie is too far away - anything more than an hour away might not be worth someone's while if it is a small job.
I actually live in Erie county and the city of Erie is only about a 1/2 hour drive depending on how far into Erie you go. Adding though is a good idea because I don't think there are that many people out here who have joined that site.
Oh, Ann, I have the same situation here...I mean Roger is here, but he is not capable like he used to be. Used to he could fix or do about anything, and now he might think he can, and then not be able to do whatever. For sure cannot communicate when he really needs to say what he wants. Last year we were going to hire a handyman for one job, and our son-in-law did it....so was going to have the handyman clean out gutters. He does not do them. I would gladly have paid him for his time.
Our garage was bad, and I ended up doing them. Still need to check the house...it doesn't have the trees as close to it as our garage...so I have put it off. And it is hard for Roger to get the ladder up...
I believe that we all need to treat ourselves from time to time. I am glad that you did that for yourself. I understand those days of feeling alone. But I have been doing and taking care of things for so long that I have it down now...haha...been divorced for 26 yrs. But...I have also found that when setting someone up for an est. they seem to be a tad, 'don't care attitude"! I had one that put me off twice after setting up a time and day, when he text me the next time I just never replied. I don't like being done that way and if they don't have time for me, I don't have time for them! I just go looking again. I have also found that if you will request info for handymen or ask questions from your friends in your area on facebook they can be a lot of help. I will ask for that kind of help but I generally don't ask for more then that, like asking friends to do things. I have had several, and my sis in law and daughter offer to come clean my house and I will not let them. I was told by an old friend once that I had a problem with PRIDE, I had to much. HAHA...I found out she was a user....go figure.
How maddening! I hate people that don't show up or follow up. They are gone as far as I am concerned. I just had that happen with our window guys--the ones who did such a fabulous job when we had the kitchen reno. AND they were jerking me around just when I had my knee surgery. Lin - painmeds = a drilling for the window company. Joe found it all hilarious that I drilled into them for not showing up....and I got some action, finally, from the owner.
Remember: social media is a quick get-even.
I'm lucky on repairs "need something done at home, stuff" I remember asking once of the property manager, where to find someone to fit on a new washer - to have her say "it's maintenance" and indeed a plumber turned up by appt with me to fix the dripping taps...no direct cost but the rent periodically goes up!
Sounds like a great gift you bought for yourself. ((Hugs)) You have so many challenges to face, I'm glad you treated yourself to the instant pot.
That's definitely the advantage to renting.
It is maddening. Far too many people are unreliable anymore. I don't have much tolerance for it
I hate asking for help to begin with so when I ask and get what I've been getting it realy annoys me
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