In December 2007, we had a long talk with the guy who was to become our architect for the reconstruction and renovation of our attic. He had a number of good ideas, and seemed confident that we could do things within the limitations of our budget. We were told that we should not expected to hear back from him before February, which seemed fair. I understand that he's a busy man, and such. However, we never heard anything, and had to call him twice ourselves. Today, he confirmed that he had too much work, and he would try to get something prepared by next week.
I'm sorry, but a simple phone call, staying that the queue is full, could we please have some patience, would have been much nicer. We might as well have expected him to have a complete drawing ready. Which is not the case.
So Mr. Architect, from now on, I have some time, and I will carefully follow up your work. We shall not pay you a single penny too much, rest assured.