The big saw finally arrived around 3:00 PM. We made saw cuts until about 7:30 and called it a day. Spent most of the day trying to figure out exactly what it is we’re supposed to be doing.
The worst part about planning for this job is not knowing what it is we’re doing. Having never done dock levelers before or even seen one, it’s been hard to plan on the equipment we need. The guy we’re doing the job for is an old customer of mine who offered us the opportunity to do the job. As much as I appreciate the opportunity, it’s hard to get proper information out of him. Originally, we were supposed to go to Williamsburg, Virginia first. There are 48 dock levelers to do there. They’re also the big dock levelers too. The levelers in Cullman are pretty small.
The bottom line is he’s probably not giving me the information I need because Walmart is the one to decide what happens and when. Just like when we first got here Tuesday morning. It would have been nice to start work immediately, but we weren’t allowed to start until Thursday. Not a major ordeal, but it probably cot me $200 for meals and hotel extra. I just thank God that we have the money to stay an extra 2 days.
God, I sure do miss my wife and girls! I’ve been able to video chat with them a couple of times each day, so that helps a little bit. Nothing, and I mean nothing can take the place of a kiss or hug from my girls! I thank God for the opportunity, but I sure miss my family!
Feb
12
New Day, New Issues
The big saw finally arrived around 3:00 PM. We made saw cuts until about 7:30 and called it a day. Spent most of the day trying to figure out exactly what it is we’re supposed to be doing.
The worst part about planning for this job is not knowing what it is we’re doing. Having never done dock levelers before or even seen one, it’s been hard to plan on the equipment we need. The guy we’re doing the job for is an old customer of mine who offered us the opportunity to do the job. As much as I appreciate the opportunity, it’s hard to get proper information out of him. Originally, we were supposed to go to Williamsburg, Virginia first. There are 48 dock levelers to do there. They’re also the big dock levelers too. The levelers in Cullman are pretty small.
The bottom line is he’s probably not giving me the information I need because Walmart is the one to decide what happens and when. Just like when we first got here Tuesday morning. It would have been nice to start work immediately, but we weren’t allowed to start until Thursday. Not a major ordeal, but it probably cot me $200 for meals and hotel extra. I just thank God that we have the money to stay an extra 2 days.
God, I sure do miss my wife and girls! I’ve been able to video chat with them a couple of times each day, so that helps a little bit. Nothing, and I mean nothing can take the place of a kiss or hug from my girls! I thank God for the opportunity, but I sure miss my family!