On Mexican Time - the blind man cometh

The man to measure the blinds was due at 10am today. My fridge was due for delivery between 10 and 11. Since jetlag is still keeping me awake until at least 3am, I had to set the alarm to make sure I was up and about in plenty of time to go out and get some yoghurt for breakfast and be back. I needn't have bothered, could probably have slept in until 10.30.

The delivery men arrived at 10.59 with the fridge & microwave. He showed me the delivery note where it was written that the cost was for the ground floor only - Omar at the supermarket didn't tell me that! He said he would still do it, but would I kindly add something to the cost for drinks? When I asked how much he said it was up to me. The poor guys struggled up the stairs with the heavy fridge so I was happy to give them some extra. I can't plug in the fridge for 6 hours he tells me. It's very large, and when measuring the space I didn't take into account that the light switch for the kitchen is inside. Fortunately I can get my small hand in there, but it's something I will need to move if possible, one for the electrician.

I cleaned the microwave shelf and discovered that there is no hole for the power cord to go through to the power point. One for the builder's list.

I tried the stove this morning with Martin the caretaker's help. It doesn't appear to be working. Oh dear, I will have to keep eating out!!!!!! Another for the builder's list.

Finally the blind man cometh at 11.59 - he even said buenos tardes so he knew it was afternoon. No apology of course, we are on Mexican time. It's time to slow down, no problems. I'm sure I will get used to it. He has taken measurements, and it looks like I will have rollups in the living room and roman blinds in the bedrooms in a nice taupe colour. I will call in later to his shop to get the quote and he says it will be 10 days til delivery.  I also have at least 1 more phone number to call for more quotes and I'm sure one of them said delivery is within 3 days which suits me better. I'm feeling a bit vulnerable with people being able to see in, I'm sure they wouldn't be able to lift my large TV down the stairs without someone seeing, but I do like my privacy.

So now I'm free to go out for the day, might have lunch at Babe's noodles.