The tale of the fluffy blanket and the dodgy electrics

[IvyPlant]

For those following this existing thread: www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/4635864-tradesperson-inviting-people-into-my-home?page=1 aka the tale of the fluffy blanket and the dodgy electrics thread, it continues here.

Nothing new to add at the moment though, but the previous thread is almost at capacity.

[Jaxinthebox]

I am going to invest in a camera for inside the house, can't be a clock so will have to do some investigating...

Love the thread, happy you got a day rate off your bill and look forward to plasterers thread!

[Dave20]

OP- hopefully the chances of another tradesmen behaving like this will be slim, and just a one off!

I don’t think he would be cheeky enough to ask you for a review!😀

I may be out of touch but £425 odd quid a day for an election seems alot of money for one tradesmen?

[JacquelineCarlyle]

Gutted I missed the photo! Glad you got a deduction although I'd have probably asked for more given 1 day was the minimum he 'was distracted' and for the breach of trust.

It might make him think twice about being so deceitful in customer's houses in future, so that's a positive from it all!

[Whiskeypowers]

How did I miss the kissing photo!
Can you post it again then get it taken down again for us please? Perhaps put appropriate emojis over their faces for a change of presentation 🤣

[Dave20]

Me and DW were asked to dog sit around her work managers house once, for the night . They said we could help ourselves to anything food and drink wise. We knew them well and we’re good friends with them.

We knew they had outdoor and indoor camera’s- the indoor ones were to keep an eye on their pets when they were at work.
We obviously behaved well knowing there were cameras there- not that we would have behaved badly anyway!

Im amazed tradesmen would act like this in people homes. Lots of people have discreet cctv in their homes nowadays, many people won’t mention to tradesmen.

You give someone your house key and trust them to do their work, what the guy did was a breach of trust. He was having fun with a stranger in your house and in his work time. Complete piss taker.

We’ve recently given a door key to a bathroom fitter who’s done a few jobs for us. We don’t have indoor cameras, but we did say he could help himself to tea and coffee etc.

We don’t think he did any funny business! But in all seriousness I did shift work and would come home during the day sometimes and never saw him do anything dodgy !

[Bytrgrewd]

@IvyPlant

I'm not sure why people are so fixated on the age of my son. He was 2 when this thread started and 3 by the time it concluded 🤷‍♀️ I know someone was apparently shocked I had a camera in my son's room and the only acceptable reason was because he was a baby.

When is it acceptable age to get rid of the baby camera monitor? It's not like he's 28. My garden is pretty big, I do have the camera on when I'm out in the garden hanging out the washing out because I like the reassurance of seeing him in case anything happens. Sorry that's unpalatable for some people 🤣 #NotSorry

I was just worried that you were giving a baby marblerun 🤣
You did say he was a baby and I get annoyed enough at people referring to 3 year olds as toddlers let alone as babies (even a two year old is not a baby) 😁

[StaunchMomma]

@IvyPlant

Just took a look at the updated invoice he sent through yesterday and absolutely dying at the description regarding the deduction 🤣🤣🤣 also, my bad, his day rate was £432, not £425

This made me howl 😂

Well played, OP!! You dealt with this really well & I hope you're happy with the conclusion.

Now to dispose of those cushions.....

[Americano75]

@IvyPlant apologies if you've done so already, but can you post a link to the cameras you bought from Amazon? Thanks!

[Tlolljs]

These two threads are the best I’ve ever read on mn
The thread itself, some of the comments, the denouement ( good word) and the price he charges!
Perfection. Well played op

[bpirockin]

Well done OP. If I'm ever in such a sticky situation again, I'll refer back to this for guidance!

[MiceInTgeHouse]

@Tlolljs

These two threads are the best I’ve ever read on mn
The thread itself, some of the comments, the denouement ( good word) and the price he charges!
Perfection. Well played op

Really?

If so I think that speaks volumes about Mumsnet's decline.

[AssignedSlytherinAtBirth]

Well done, OP.

[Blondeshavemorefun]

@CafeCremeMerci

@Blondeshavemorefun

Not sure if you're still doing your old job now you have your own DC (beyond thrilled for you still & smile every time I see you post!!) but if you look on Amazon there are loads of different things with cams in them.

I now treat every room, in every house I'm in , as if it has a camera. It's a horrible feeling, especially when staying over

I’m still a mn. Been 12yrs now

and why I do so many tv threads as usually have baby over my shoulder due to reflux so watch lots of stuff

[ScreamingInfidelities]

@RobertsRadio

Very satisfying conclusion Op, thanks for updating us, so many posters don't bother. I'm glad you got your keys back an most importantly the precious certificate of works.

This was my favourite bit:

"Me (Taking out the next photo): 'So why do I have this photo of you kissing this woman in my kitchen up against my worktop?'
^^
Him: 'Er, um - it was just whilst I was waiting for the kettle to boil.'

I mean we all have a passionate snog when we are waiting for the kettle to boil, don't we? 😂

My husband proposed to me while we were waiting for the kettle to boil 🤣

[IvyPlant]

@Americano75

@IvyPlant apologies if you've done so already, but can you post a link to the cameras you bought from Amazon? Thanks!

I haven't, but here you go amzn.eu/d/4KQAuCf?tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

I did buy another one but wouldn't rate it unfortunately so not linking the other one.

[IvyPlant]

@ScreamingInfidelities

My husband proposed to me while we were waiting for the kettle to boil 🤣

You totally should have had a spy camera set up to capture the beautiful moment 😜

[IvyPlant]

@Bytrgrewd

I was just worried that you were giving a baby marblerun 🤣
You did say he was a baby and I get annoyed enough at people referring to 3 year olds as toddlers let alone as babies (even a two year old is not a baby) 😁

Ah I see. Yeah that would be concerning 😬 he's not really a baby, but baby in the sense I still use a camera in his room to monitor him when he sleeps. He still has a baby gate on his bedroom door too. Steep Victorian stairs on the landing 👀

[IvyPlant]

@MiceInTgeHouse

Really?

If so I think that speaks volumes about Mumsnet's decline.

I mean, fair enough. My prose here definitely won't be winning a Booker Man prize. But I was often writing under stress, severely sleep deprived and/or being pressured to write quickly otherwise I'm labelled a troll for drip feeding.

But hey, a lot of people liked what I wrote and I tried to make light of what was a stressful situation for me.

[IvyPlant]

Man Booker Prize*

🙄

[picklemewalnuts]

"Days labour deducted as apology"??
Looked quite bad??
Misleading intentions??

That's an interesting way of saying 'I didn't work those hours, should never of charged for them, and in fact owe you rent for the 2+ times I used your house as a knocking shop!'

[Americano75]

@IvyPlant

I haven't, but here you go amzn.eu/d/4KQAuCf?tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

I did buy another one but wouldn't rate it unfortunately so not linking the other one.

Cracking, thank you!

[Bytrgrewd]

@IvyPlant

Ah I see. Yeah that would be concerning 😬 he's not really a baby, but baby in the sense I still use a camera in his room to monitor him when he sleeps. He still has a baby gate on his bedroom door too. Steep Victorian stairs on the landing 👀

And I’m so hypocritical as my ds today said “I wish you’d stop calling me Baby Barry*”. He’s almost 12.. 🤦‍♀️

*not his real name 😆

[Dave20]

@picklemewalnuts

"Days labour deducted as apology"??
Looked quite bad??
Misleading intentions??

That's an interesting way of saying 'I didn't work those hours, should never of charged for them, and in fact owe you rent for the 2+ times I used your house as a knocking shop!'

Quite ! He was quite happy to have his jollies whilst at work in a customers house! All whilst being paid for it !
I think he should pay you what he would have paid a hotel. For two occasions.

[SplendidUtterly]

The ending was even worse than the final of game of thrones😆

[isitfridayyet22]

@Pikafuckingwho

Ooh I liked the one about the ghostie in the old mill work place.

Link please 🙏🏻 Sounds intriguing