the next time someone tells you there is no work here

[sware2cod]

Originally Posted by mr&mrssunshine

I'm sorry you are wrong...this isn't lack of people...its the lack of the people here wanting to get off their a55e55....I have sent plans to lots who haven't even bothered to reply...and they are in state not out

There is a building boom going on. I doubt they are sitting around. Instead, they are working 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. Next time you are driving around on Sat or Sun, take a look at the new homes that are under construction. You will see workers there 7 days a week.

[Harbor Hopper]

I wouldn't exactly say there's a building "boom" going on.... is it getting better, yes. But far from a "boom"

[sware2cod]

Originally Posted by Harbor Hopper

I wouldn't exactly say there's a building "boom" going on.... is it getting better, yes. But far from a "boom"

Labor shortfall threatens construction boom - The Observer Group

Gold Coast Condo Boom Echoes in Sarasota

That boom you heard is Southwest Florida building industry: It's back » Naples Daily News

In South FL too South Florida Builders experience building boom

Home Construction Boom Continues in South Florida | Metrostudy Report | Primary and secondary housing market information, research and consulting.

[Harbor Hopper]

In each one of those examples, a "boom" is being compared to the past 3-4 years which was dismal at best. In that sense, ok, you win, I guess it could be considered a boom, though very subjective. I would call it optimistically steady, but hey, what do I know??

[Mrs. J. Ogre]

That's funny every time I pass a house under construction it seems NOBODY is there ~ I've seen rafters laying on the ground for weeks ~ Walls but no roof.

[mr&mrssunshine]

drove round the neighbourhood on Friday, must be 5 or 6 new houses on the go, not one person working after 2.30

obviously POETS day

[MikMal]

Originally Posted by mr&mrssunshine

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obviously POETS day

[yellowsky]

POETS Day?
In Australia it means "P*ss Off Early Tomorrow's Saturday":

[mr&mrssunshine]

and in England to :-)

acronym for clearing off early on a Friday

years ago I worked for a lovely Irish guy, typical paddy worked hard played hard
we did 8-6 every day minimum but Friday we worked till about 1.30 then hit the pub and the week was done

his motto was 'don't come to the office drunk'
he didn't mean don't come back drunk, he meant get drunk and don't come back !!! It was rule he instigated the day his son brought a car full of people back around 4pm and they fell out drunk as lords ....in front of the bank manager !!!