Sigh of Relief

I got the letter and it turns out it was just for my grass being overgrown.  Needless to say I was not happy but was thankful that they didn’t put many other things on the list.  I am also glad that I had the conversation yesterday with my landscaper, I am on his list to address what I think are other potential issues that could come to bite me down the road.  Might as well get out in front of it and deal with it now. 

I sent a note to my mower guy and let him know about the notice from the city and also followed up with a voice mail.  The more I thought about it after the fact the better it would probably be to sever our ties now, instead of waiting until the end of the year.  He could easily place me and my property in jeopardy again. 

I made some calls and I have the name of two people, one of which I called and he is coming to talk with me.  Oddly enough he is the guy that takes care of my neighbors yard and unless he quotes me something outrageous is the guy I plan to hire.  I’ve got the termination notice and final payment ready to go to, it will just take a trip to the post office because I am sending it certified.  I won’t fire him until I form a deal with the new guy, but at least my ducks are in a row. 

I’ve also touched base with the code enforcement person from the city and he confirmed the case is closed.  That is of some comfort but I do think that they will be watching and I don’t want to give them any ammo to come back, which is more of why I am letting the current guy go because I just don’t trust him.  He failed me and in a BIG way.  I think this will bring a long end to the continual changing of lawn people.  The new guy I have in mind has been taking care of my neighbor for years and comes to me highly recommended.  I’ve seen his work and it is without a question sheer perfection. 

To think this whole ordeal could have been avoided if someone would have just used his calendar to keep up our agreement.  I am dancing on the inside with the thought of being able to fire him and I think it will easily be the best move I have made in a long time. 

Work is still work but things are slow thankfully.  I know that that can and will probably change but going into the week slow is something I for sure need this week. 

Now if I can just get the paperwork from my doctors office and Gator keeps on the straight & narrow, I can relax until the next batch of problems crop up.  Hope your Monday is going well.