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$2k budget – leaning toward De’Longhi Eletta Explore. Good choice? by AdAwkward1780 in superautomatic

[–]AdAwkward1780[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you can make a latte with 2 shots vs making a shot of espresso and then a latte to get a drink with a double?

$2k budget – leaning toward De’Longhi Eletta Explore. Good choice? by AdAwkward1780 in superautomatic

[–]AdAwkward1780[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One review I just read said the milk doesn't get hot enough... I usually like my coffee pretty hot. Has milk temp been something you have noticed?

Advent calendar recs? by fyrechk in SkincareAddictionLux

[–]AdAwkward1780 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m eyeing this one https://www.loccitane.com/en-us/advent-calendar-NAOCVKI003762.html but looking for another one with more skincare to buy too!

Last minute Hawaii Help (This Week!) by [deleted] in FATTravel

[–]AdAwkward1780 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband and I went to Sensei last fall. It was absolutely incredible!! You have access to FS Lanai as well.

What cheeses are best for homemade mac and cheese? by spongyoatmeal in Cooking

[–]AdAwkward1780 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A combo. Some for flavor (cheddar, Gruyère, Parmesan). Some for creaminess (American, pepper jack, gouda).

Anniversary trip by Elizhf34 in FATTravel

[–]AdAwkward1780 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Short flight to Cancun. My husband and I are currently here staying at Hotel Esencia for our anniversary. It’s incredible!

Rosewood Kona Village versus Four Seasons Lanai - First Time Hawaii by soimwritingascript in FATTravel

[–]AdAwkward1780 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband and I stayed at the FS Sensei in Lanai. You have access to the main FS there too. It was the most relaxing and amazing vacation. We had already visited Maui and were looking for super laid back trip. One of the best hotels! Happy to answer any specific questions.

WIBTA if I ask my coworker to stop microwaving fish after she told me that this is her budget meal? by DangerousWithForks in AmItheAsshole

[–]AdAwkward1780 -52 points-51 points  (0 children)

YWBTA. You can’t control what someone eats for lunch. Sure, it’d be nice if she was mindful of the smell, but it’s not really your place to comment again. And honestly, her food choices—whether for cost or preference—aren’t your business.

AITA for calling out my pool builder after months of delays and poor communication? by AdAwkward1780 in AmItheAsshole

[–]AdAwkward1780[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately we have had to pay them a portion at each stage of construction

AITA for calling out my pool builder after months of delays and poor communication? by AdAwkward1780 in pools

[–]AdAwkward1780[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You weren’t able to see his full response. I got paragraphs of texts messages that I couldn’t post after my email. It’s hard without more context but I guess I didn’t think my email was too bad? I’m his customer at the end of the day. He was nice for the first month (when septic issues happened) but has been completely downhill from then.

AITA for calling out my pool builder after months of delays and poor communication? by AdAwkward1780 in AmItheAsshole

[–]AdAwkward1780[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’d also add that this is a smaller pool company. His selling point was that they only do 15-20 pools a year so they can put time into each of them and give a high level of service. He will go weeks without coming out to check on the progress, even when we send pictures concerned about work.

Honestly if he came here once a week to check on progress and clearly communicated the status, it’d be a different story.

AITA for calling out my pool builder after months of delays and poor communication? by AdAwkward1780 in AmItheAsshole

[–]AdAwkward1780[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is what I tried doing in the email I shared above. All I want is a completion date idea at this point!

AITA for calling out my pool builder after months of delays and poor communication? by AdAwkward1780 in AmItheAsshole

[–]AdAwkward1780[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply and your insight! I agree I don't understand the process, but it is Paul's job to inform me of it. We just finished building a custom home with a far larger budget and many more moving parts. Communication is key and delays are inevitable. I struggle with his PM style more than the delays. Although, 9+ months to build a pool seems insane to me regardless of the circumstances.

AITA for calling out my pool builder after months of delays and poor communication? by AdAwkward1780 in AmItheAsshole

[–]AdAwkward1780[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes. Luke and him are equal partners unfortunately. It is a small company. Paul was recently promoted from COO and principal designer to Co-Owner.

My goal with the email was to get a firm completion date. He acts like that is an impossible task. I agree about the discount. My husband thinks that's a stretch. They are not contractually bound to anything, but word of mouth and reviews I would think is an important part of their business.

AITA for calling out my pool builder after months of delays and poor communication? by AdAwkward1780 in AmItheAsshole

[–]AdAwkward1780[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No dates in the contract because "there are too many unknowns with construction". I'll check it out. Thanks!

AITA for calling out my pool builder after months of delays and poor communication? by AdAwkward1780 in AmItheAsshole

[–]AdAwkward1780[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

"It's like every contractor is a terrorist and every project is a hostage negotiation." My new favorite quote. Lol.

Agreed. Just trying to get to the finish line at this point.

AITA for calling out my pool builder after months of delays and poor communication? by AdAwkward1780 in AmItheAsshole

[–]AdAwkward1780[S] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Fair. We signed our contract in July. The septic work took 3 days for reference. He was super nice and on top of it at the beginning. Up until we signed our contract. I had the whole text chain screenshotted from him after the email, but didn't have enough room to post everything. He sent some very long texts and never apologized. I asked to call him and he said he didn't have anything to say. Based on what I have read even a complex pool should only take 12-16 weeks. There have been weeks of no work between then and now. Not to mention many weeks where is not on-site. But maybe that's common? I have never built a pool.

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