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Bayard

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6. We had a big 4-car garage built several years ago

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Thu Nov 6, 2025, 12:14 PM

Nov 6

Prefab metal, to store all our junk, and 2 vehicles. The company was scheduling out months in advance. When the team of 4 Hispanic guys got here, (only the leader spoke English), they had it built in a day. Busted their butts from sunrise, to 11:00 that night. We were so impressed. Asked if they wanted to take some breaks. I could make them some sandwiches. "No."

I'm betting there would be zero chance of that happening now.

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