Attitude – Where will it get you?

When you feel dog tired at night, it may be because you've growled all day long. ~Author Unknown


I have to say it has been one of those weeks where it feels like today is the fourth “Monday” this week. There were many things going on with project deadlines, logistics of getting material on time in remote areas, and the hectic pace in the office trying to keep things running smoothly. So far this week it seems we are barely keeping our heads above water.


I have a two month remote school project that is having all of the plumbing torn out and replaced with new piping, fixtures, and tile work. It is in a dormitory type building with three floors of restrooms, showers, and laundry facilities so doing the tear out and replacement of everything is a task that keeps everyone on their toes. Once we get the piping done there is the electrical, sheetrock, tile work to be completed before the final fixture installation completed.


My biggest problem is getting materials from either Anchorage or Seattle barged to the city or flown in on cargo planes. Flying is easier and quicker but expensive and with the tight schedule necessary for some items while putting items on a boat will get things there it is difficult making the arrangements for certain sailings. My office can do pretty good trying to coordinate but sometimes my vendors (or mainly their counterparts in the Lower 48) drop the ball and fail to get an order processed in time to make a certain barge causing a delay for the materials to arrive.


That has been my frustrations this week and the feelings about the above statement. I’ve growled and barked this week which goes against my normal personality trying to get other people on the same page and understanding the need for things to happen quickly, completely, without anything falling through the cracks. So far . . . not so good.


I can only hope that next weeks goes smoother.


I feel better now . . . a good night’s sleep forthcoming to help ease that tired dog feeling I’ve been having lately.


Ice

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