Contractor Time

My place is getting an upgrade, so I've been dealing with contractors a bunch lately. As a result, I'm learning that how you measure time really varies based on your line of work.

For example...the Cable Guy. He lives in 4-hour windows. No way that guy is ever on time for anything in his personal life. He's probably missed entire sporting events b/c of that 4-hour window.

Then there's the Doctor...add at least 30 minutes to everything with the doctor. Appointment at 3? You'll see the doctor no earlier than 3:30. Same applies to picking up prescriptions, calling to get lab results, etc...and if you REALLY get hurt, and have to go to the hospital, add about 3 hours to everything. And prepare to wear bad smocks and other paper clothes.

Contractor Time isn't as bad as Cable Guy time, mainly b/c the Contractor has to show up to get paid. The Cable Guy gets paid by the hour, and probably watches porn on your tv when you're in the other room.

But still, Contractor Time has a built-in curve...i think it's a +50% curve. So, a one-day job takes 1.5 days, etc...I'm not real good with the numerals and math and such, but I think that's about right.

Zombies! No Vomit! Bacon!

Saw The Crazies this weekend, and if you like some zombie-related violence, blood and Orwellian paranoia, check it out.

I also ate some incredible steak and bacon, tacos, fried green tomatoes, deviled eggs and fried chicken. I skated outside without dodging (much) snow for the first time in 2 months. I saw my favorite stand-up comic (well done, Campbell) and there was no human, feline or unclassified vomit to be seen anywhere.

Haven't had a weekend that good in a long time. I'm already giving Monday two middle fingers because it's gonna suck in comparison.