manekineo needs to finish painting outside of house; painter dissapeared, the norm here. what to do?

Question

"La Paintuer" is at it again. O9:40am. He needs an electric
stirrer for the paint. I gave him a big flat stick. That is what I always got when I ask how am I going to stir the paint.

He will be back in a "half hour", then it will be spirulina time. Odd chap, Jack of all trades, fixes BMW's, Mercedes, Vintage Jaguars, I 've seen him work, and his paint work is very good likewise. However, like I said, works on his time. Now work, now Seattle Coffee time, a bit''work, now time to
watch a Japanese Shakuhatchi player and mediate.

I suppose he is what you would call a Caravanserai, no steady job, apt to take off to California on the heel of his boot. This is normal for this region of country.

I am not a good painter.

Answer 1

Practice makes perfect and you don't need to take out state or federal tax if you pay yourself. I found it to be fun doing it as slow as I wanted, and the sense of achievement is really fulfilling.

Answer 2

Such a tale of woe,,, sigh, it could almost be the basis for a novel. I'd be happy to author it and credit you on the dedication page.

No offense to you, but YOU did hire the painter. Not knowing of his job endurance levels, you might have chosen otherwise?

In any case, and in my case, the painter sounds like an OK person, and admittedly, a lot like me, other than the fact that I only procrastinate about work I'm doing for myself.

I don't think there are any laws, Universal or otherwise, about being a Gypsy, and research for contracting anyone is the prudent course. It doesn't sound like you're judging him harshly, exactly, but disappointment shows,,, perhaps even some latent envy?

Exterior painting isn't Rocket Science, nor does it take a Rembrandt to successfully complete, and is often attempted and achieved by a million novices a day. That would be my first suggestion. Other than that, contract with someone else, more reputably known.

Rev. Steven

Answer 3

Sorry old chap! Sounds like you got suckered, and I hope you didn't pay him much yet. If you are not a good painter you have only one choice, hire another, but check his references first! If you are trying to get by cheap than blame yourself. A GOOD painter is worth whatever he asks, because he is efficient and almost always pretty fast. Good luck and happy painting.