The time had come for an upgrade for our driveway- long overdue gravel. Our driveway is so long, so purchasing 5 dump trucks of gravel is no small request. This was the year, we said. We were going to make our driveway as smooth-ish as possible, filling in potholes and the various wear and tear of living. We've been in this house since 2012, so it was more than time.
Ryan talked to the business about the length and width of the job, and we set up a day for delivery. They estimated 5 truck loads would be needed. The driver and truck arrived, and immediately called Ryan at work for instructions. Um, hello? I am here and can talk. Even when I went outside, the guy would not talk to me about the job. I don't know if it was because Ryan set up the delivery, or just don't look like a responsible party, or what. But it gets my dander up a bit. I was THERE. I could point to how far we wanted the gravel to go. I tried to explain we wanted probably two dump truck widths of gravel to go down our driveway. This is a new experience and I wasn't exactly sure how wide that would be, but it would be a start. Maybe I need to learn to be more assertive. The guy made three trips and said he was done. I felt like we needed more gravel laid on the driveway as it was not wide enough to cover. He thought it was fine.
I was right. Ryan came home and we discussed. He called the business back and we ordered two more loads. It looks so much better now.
I have spent a bit of time shoveling gravel around, to spread it nearer edges and smoother in other places.
