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    Quote Originally Posted by Greenie View Post
    no i didnt get payed the 2nd time, But i kept the customer, she has been with me for a while
    Just from experience this type of client will end up whinging about your crappy job even though it was their idea. I did this a couple of times too starting out. Now if they say they want something done that i know will cause an issue I say no and tell them why. If they still insist after that then I guess I would walk. Remebre when they get a new guy they will say look what he did to our hedge. Your rep is worth keeping. Don't be swayed over your better judgement. I know that is hard but at least try not to do it.
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    People that think your a mind reader. Got a message tonight saying we have found some one else to mow the lawns as the gardens are getting out of control. They wanted me to mow the yard and asked whats the cheapest i could do it. this was a friend so i was doing it for next to nothing taking rubbish away for nothing well second time burnt by a "friend" now on no more jobs for friends they can find sommeone else. My reply back to him was simply "well I can only do what i was asked to do and if i was a mind reader i would be making lots more money with out working hard."
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    A husband with a heart condition who ends up needing to spend the weekend in hospital. Timmy got taken to hospital this morning by ambulance (after passing out cold 4 times in an hour).

    The poor bastard has been poked, probed, prodded, monitored and measured within an inch of his life and they've taken enough blood to make a small child.

    We've been there since 11am and I have only just arrived home. Having not eaten a thing all day I'm not sure if I want a drink or food more.

    He's been admitted to a general ward (at least it's not cardiac critical care this time) until they can work out what's wrong. He's been spiking a temperature off an on all day and they can't tell from where or what.

    I think he may have fallen a little in love with his little red haired Irish nurse (told him he'd have to fight you for her Bluey and that he was in no condition to consider doing that). He was a bit dispondent when she finished her shift lol.

    I'm knackered, going to try and sleep in this hot box because the house has been here in 38 degree heat without the aircon on all day.
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    not good joanne but im sure all will work out fine and tim will be back home soon .

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    Give me hug Jo...sounds like you need it. If you need anything else make sure you ask. PM me or 0431103114
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    sorry to hear that mrs hms,

    my dad went thru a lot of stuff like that, and in the end they couldnt find anything wrong with the old bugger. Still works hard on the farm at 69 y/o.

    cant imagine what it'd be like for your spouse to be sick.

    my prayers and thoughts go out to you

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    I get grumpy when you choose not too work due to rain but could have squeezed some out and then Sunday comes and you are in catch up mode! Bugger...
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    All the best Joanne. Hopefully it's nothing too serious and Tim can come home soon.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mrs HMS View Post
    A husband with a heart condition who ends up needing to spend the weekend in hospital. Timmy got taken to hospital this morning by ambulance (after passing out cold 4 times in an hour).

    The poor bastard has been poked, probed, prodded, monitored and measured within an inch of his life and they've taken enough blood to make a small child.

    We've been there since 11am and I have only just arrived home. Having not eaten a thing all day I'm not sure if I want a drink or food more.

    He's been admitted to a general ward (at least it's not cardiac critical care this time) until they can work out what's wrong. He's been spiking a temperature off an on all day and they can't tell from where or what.

    I think he may have fallen a little in love with his little red haired Irish nurse (told him he'd have to fight you for her Bluey and that he was in no condition to consider doing that). He was a bit dispondent when she finished her shift lol.

    I'm knackered, going to try and sleep in this hot box because the house has been here in 38 degree heat without the aircon on all day.
    Not sounding good for you at all i hope things get better soon.
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    Just tell him he's confused & the tigers won last night.
    Watch him ROAR out of bed!
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    good luck with all thats going on jo....not a nice way to spend the weekend...spose the kids are stressing too...

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    all the best jo. i hope the doctors can help.

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    Hoping for a speedy recovery Jo.
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    All the best Mrs Hms hope he is well and home soon.

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    all the best Joanne hope he's well and home soon
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