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| Wed, 05-28-2008 - 10:33am |
I told DH this A.M. that I really felt strong about hiring someone we knew nothing about - insurance, security issues, etc. Also reminded him that we have had people we didn't know personally work in/on the house, but they came with references and personal info. So - the man showed up today when DH was getting the mail. DH told him the status and the guy got huffy. His part of the conversation consisted of throwing out war service (which war?), who he'd worked for in town (no one we knew), race issues etc. DH told him about his years of work with Public Aid, suggested he work with one of his contacts to get a business card and reference sheet prepared if he was really serious about having handyman work, etc. DH also emphasized that security is a big issue with us. Of course, DH never mentioned the fact that we are target shooters and have enough "security" to protect ourselves. We will be on extra alert for a while, locking up the shed at night, leaving the porch lights on, etc. Am breathing easier now, I think the man will just go look for another sucker.

Jacquie, I remember hearing about the times when hobos would come to the back door of my grandparents to work for food, especially during the Depression.
I'm glad your DH met him at the door and told him what he did.