Chivalry is not dead!

[legalsuit]

Unable to find a tradesperson to renovate my fireplace surround, I decided to tackle it myself by "cheating", doing it in another method. Measured it up (twice), then off to local hardware store for a fire rated board.

First problem encountered…they would only deliver the 4 metres uncut. So I try “pretty please with sugar on it…” the supervisor agrees to cut the board to fit the three sides of the fireplace.

With a gasp of relief, I reply, “Well, that deserves a lottery ticket, which I’m off to buy you.”

Next problem: Will the pieces fit it into my car? Supervisor measures my interior and with a grin says, “No problem”.

Third problem: Later, when trying to load the pieces into my car, we find they are too big and they won’t deliver cut pieces! Then this “knight in shining white armour” asks where I live…"OK, that's not far, I’ll deliver it after work”. Which he does, and I presented him with a gift card to a liquor store. He was delighted with his two gifts, and with a wink says, "You know I don't normally do this type of thing for customers."

Curious to test the cut pieces, he snugly fits them in and they fit perfectly to our delight as a fireplace surround. Now I just need to get some proper cement to secure the pieces and mouldings to finish and dress it up nicely...so one part of my front lounge project is in order and hundreds of dollars saved thanks to this kind gentleman!

Yes, chivalry is not dead.