Ken. We call this "Quiet Shoveling". "I don't want you to stop, but can you jack hammer a little more quietly?" Best, Leland -----Original Message----- From: The listserv where the buildings do the talking [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Gabriel Orgrease Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 7:24 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [BP] proposal clauses I have always been amazed at how often a client never tells you ahead of time that they are going to hold 57 ceremonial occasions per day that require your utmost patience and silence until long after everyone has signed the contract and the work crew has been sent out and suddenly there are 15 mechanics w/ nothing better to do than stand about with their thumbs... 4.9. Delays in the progress of the work or for temporary suspension of the work for need of the customer or others as directed at the discretion of the customer to ZZZ or representatives of ZZZ and that are not noted as anticipated delays or suspension in the scope of work will be accounted on a per-day or any portion thereof and will be invoiced in addition to the work proposal cost. Examples of such delays, though not limited, are the suspension of work due to a concert, recital, odd smells, visiting dignitaries, dust, meetings or a need to limit noise or work activity for any reason. -- To terminate puerile preservation prattling among pals and the uncoffee-ed, or to change your settings, go to: <http://listserv.icors.org/archives/bullamanka-pinheads.html> -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.7/1895 - Release Date: 1/15/2009 7:46 AM -- To terminate puerile preservation prattling among pals and the uncoffee-ed, or to change your settings, go to: <http://listserv.icors.org/archives/bullamanka-pinheads.html>