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CB Contractors and Consultants Forever Lasting Gardens Did not complete - hardscape and landscaping project with multiple retaining walls, outside fireplace, pizza oven, and outdoor kitchen
Forever Lasting Gardens

Forever Lasting Gardens review: Did not complete - hardscape and landscaping project with multiple retaining walls, outside fireplace, pizza oven, and outdoor kitchen

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Hired - 3/22/2016
Fired - 10/24/2016

Norberto Paita is the owner of Forever Lasting Gardens. We agreed on a contract for his company to complete 9 retaining walls, a Fireplace and Pizza Oven with an outdoor kitchen all with Limestone blocks. Additionally, the dirt, grass sod
and a 6' horizontal cedar privacy fence around the entire back yard.

Price was agreed on $39, 057.00 and to complete the project within 2 months time.

Norberto always had excuses for not showing up or working very few hours. After 7 months and completing only approximately 40-45% of the job I had to fire him. He would not hire additional employees (only using 1 employee) and he would only show up 2-4 hours each day.

When I fired him he had not completed a single project, and had 90-95% of multiple items completed. He tore up my entire sprinkler system so I could not utilize any of my channels.

I am planning to file a civil suit in addition to this, as I have paid Norberto $39, 095.61 (We had agreed on additional change fees of $3, 000). I am wanting to get back a significant amount of my money.

I have included a video of the job when he was fired. I have also included all the sms chats to Norberto in this field (If you want the actual text document of the sms text I can provide them).
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2016-03-22 14:06:39 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I'm here
2016-03-23 07:51:48 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Arriving at 8:15-8:30. In traffic
2016-03-23 07:52:12 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Sounds good
2016-03-23 08:16:40 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Here
2016-03-24 16:33:49 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Kris,  I sorry to bother you. I need a doc from your bank stating you gave the check and funds are available. I bank with wells fargo. They told me there waiting for verification on the check that may take up to 7 business days to check to clear.  Norberto
2016-03-25 08:37:31 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Kris, coming . I'll be there around 9: 30
2016-03-25 08:51:15 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto OK banks open soon will be going there. Was thinking or banks can probably talk to each other. I am going to ask them to call yours.. What is the full name on the account? And account number?
2016-03-25 08:52:52 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto K will get the info. Then I'll text it to you
2016-03-25 08:53:31 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Sounds good
2016-03-25 09:24:54 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Fax # is 512.794.4989  
2016-03-25 10:14:51 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Who should we address the fax to?
2016-03-25 10:15:12 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto At the bank the name of the person you are working with and the name on your account
2016-03-25 10:19:30 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Fax # 512.794.4989 Account # [protected] Acount name # forever lasting gardens  Business person at Wells fargo # Daniel  Address# 2300 interstate 35 frontage road, round rock. 78681.
2016-03-25 10:20:52 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Will bring paper to you and have bank fax it to yours too
2016-03-25 10:21:28 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto K thanks.
2016-03-25 16:16:32 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Sent the email.. My phone died had to go charge it
2016-03-25 16:17:47 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto K thanks.
2016-03-28 10:07:36 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Hey Norberto, checking on when your team will arrive today?
2016-03-28 10:08:21 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Around lunch time, getting the machine
2016-03-28 10:09:24 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto OK thanks..
2016-03-28 15:16:26 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Hello Norberto. Just checking what happened today
2016-03-28 15:18:52 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto My truck broke with the trailer and machine on it. I'm getting it fix. I apologize that I'm not there. Once done, will be heading your way.  Norberto
2016-03-28 15:59:42 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto OK that sucks sorry to hear
2016-03-29 08:55:26 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Hey Norberto. How are things coming today? Anyone coming today?
2016-03-29 09:07:32 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Yes we are I'm getting another truck
2016-03-29 09:08:01 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto OK let me know when you have an idea of time you will arrive. Thanks
2016-03-29 09:15:43 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Will do
2016-03-29 11:41:35 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Coming
2016-03-29 11:54:33 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Great thanks I will come home for lunch
2016-03-30 12:09:19 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Hey Norberto, should we expect the materials today?
2016-04-05 10:42:08 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Hey Norberto. When do you think your crew will be back onsite?
2016-04-05 10:43:16 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Just got your email.. Nevermore
2016-04-11 08:37:22 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Hello Norberto. When will you guys be arriving today?
2016-04-25 08:44:33 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto, is your team arriving today?
2016-04-29 11:19:14 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I'm here on the property.
2016-05-02 08:41:15 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto We will be there after lunch time. If the weather is bad we will come tomorrow.  Norberto
2016-05-02 11:36:43 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Hello Norberto, there is no rain or anything here. It is cloudy, but that is it
2016-05-02 12:27:19 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Are you coming today?
2016-05-03 11:56:41 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto.. Where are you? This is completely not acceptable.. It's 70 or and sunny and you are not working on our project
2016-05-03 16:32:56 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto.. Can I get a call please
2016-05-05 13:38:45 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto, your team has not shown up today..
2016-05-09 08:51:22 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto, are you showing up today?
2016-05-12 08:36:12 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Are you showing up today? When will you be here full time with more than 1 person?
2016-05-17 12:24:13 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Are you coming today as their is no rain?
2016-05-17 12:24:35 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I have to get the stuff removed from front
2016-05-23 09:59:47 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto Paita, I spoke with the police. I will be going to file a criminal police report later today. Which will then put a warrant out for you. Considering you are on probation this will result in you going to jail. The police have provided me with lots of info on you as you have had many runin with the police.
2016-05-23 10:00:18 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto All I want is my project completed. I would think that would be in your best interest versus this mess.
2016-05-23 14:57:47 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Coming at 8am tomorrow morning   Norberto
2016-05-24 08:18:29 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Are you on your way?
2016-06-02 20:45:59 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto, are you coming tomorrow? It only rained until 9 am here and was sunny all day. I would have thought you would show up today.
2016-06-03 08:02:31 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto are you showing up today?
2016-06-03 08:03:07 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto There is no rain those morning and afternoon
2016-06-03 08:03:17 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Maybe some late in the day
2016-06-06 19:03:50 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I'm here
2016-06-06 19:04:07 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Coming out
2016-06-09 08:32:56 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto When you showing up today?
2016-06-09 08:46:19 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Yes we are loading tools and then will there
2016-06-09 08:47:15 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Great. Thanks
2016-06-09 10:29:59 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Today I'm bringing in materials, Conor is on site. Tomorrow pouring concrete for stone bench.
2016-06-09 12:19:28 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto They is great news.
2016-06-10 17:41:46 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Hey Norberto, what happened today to working the full day?
2016-06-13 11:12:36 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto, are you arriving today? Left you an email too.
2016-06-13 11:14:49 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Not today, I'm getting materials for the stone bench, tomorrow I'm starting to build the stone bench.
2016-06-13 11:15:36 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto And then start on stone steps
2016-06-14 10:33:34 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto, you did not show up and said you were. This is not full time and can not continue. Are you going to do this or not?
2016-06-14 11:01:48 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Kris, We are doing the stone bench this week and then working on stone steps. The goal is to have the stone benches completed this week. Just because we are not there doesn't mean we are not working or given up.
2016-06-14 11:11:00 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I just don't understand why someone is not on site doing other things? Digging, tearing things down, moving rock, etc
2016-06-17 11:17:27 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto, left you a voicemail. You have not met your commitment that you would start full time. We need to talk in person and discuss providing most of our money back. Let me know when we can meet.
2016-06-20 18:27:36 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto, got stuck with work today. When can we meet? Tomorrow morning before 9am?
2016-06-20 18:28:26 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Yes I'll be there
2016-06-20 18:28:50 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Ok great
2016-06-21 08:08:29 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Here
2016-06-21 08:23:26 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Be right out
2016-06-27 08:47:15 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I was on my way, but my fiance called me and told me that I need to take my girls to doc appointment today and tomorrow because there grandma is sick and can't take them. So I don't lose the mon and tues, we are working this Saturday and Sunday there.
2016-06-27 08:48:05 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto OK thank you for the info. I will let my wife know.
2016-06-29 09:04:23 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto My daughter is getting two broken teeth remove today, I'm trying to get one my family member to take her. If not I will be there tomorrow morning. Her appointment is at 11:30 if I don't find someone I will text you. I apologize to the delay, will make up today on next weekend if I don't come today.   Norberto
2016-06-29 09:13:57 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Why can't you drop off Connor first. This is not what we discussed. I understand family commitments, but you are not the only one to do work
2016-06-29 09:21:29 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto we need someone here today
2016-06-29 09:44:50 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto K. Waiting on my dad to see if he can get off work and take her. So I can come.
2016-06-29 10:41:11 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I truly apologize. My dad can't till 2 this afternoon, that doest help. And conor is in s.austin.
2016-06-29 11:03:24 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto This usually wouldn't be a problem, but this is the 3rd day in a row and of course we are 4 months into a project with continued absence. We really will need to see full days tomorrow (6am-5pm) even through Saturday and Sunday.
2016-06-29 11:09:03 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto K I will do that.
2016-06-30 08:54:59 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Thanks for getting conor here early. When are you going to complete the first wall that has 2 rows done? I would like to clean the patio as we take our daughter down to swim.
2016-06-30 18:37:51 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto, you promised work from 6 to 5 to make up until through Sunday. Today it was 7 am until almost 4 PM. That is not enough time to make up..
2016-07-02 09:23:59 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto where are you?
2016-07-02 09:26:45 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Kris, o sent you an email this morning. We are coming a bit after lunch time and staying there till sun down. Today it's going to 3 of us working.
2016-07-02 09:27:11 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Just saw your email.. OK see you at 12?
2016-07-02 09:27:56 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Will text you when I'm on my way.
2016-07-02 13:05:12 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto. Where are you? This is not going to be a full day.. Need you here now
2016-07-02 13:15:46 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto We are about to head your way.
2016-07-03 08:55:34 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto All be heading your way after church at 11am
2016-07-03 11:49:58 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Kris,  Steve and conor called in.i cant get anyone out there today. I truly apologize. Here's the plan for the this week. Starting this upcoming week we are working there every Saturday as well. This week will be finish up the stone bench and starting on steps and also around friday or saturday having couple more guys come to pour the main footer that ties into the 2 small walls/fireplace/steps and bench.  Again I apologize.  Norberto
2016-07-03 12:34:46 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto, you missed 3 days and half a day yesterday and nothing today. This is not at all what we agreed. I just have no faith in anything you are saying. I don't understand why you are not out here working even if they don't show up.
2016-07-05 13:01:41 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Kris,  This morning got 2 ton of stones to take you your place. When I left the quarry my brakes were squealing and truck was moving like it had low pressure. We fix the brakes and took it for a test run and it started to vibrate. The rear bearing on the drive side is out. So we are changing it right now. Once done we be heading your way.   Norberto
2016-07-06 15:17:15 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Where are you
2016-07-06 15:17:38 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Call me you left before 12pm and nothing is being done.
2016-07-06 15:18:24 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto At this point we have talked and nothing has changed. We need to get our money back and move on with someone else
2016-07-06 15:24:00 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Kris,  We are on our way. We install stone earlier. We went to lunch at 11:50 then had to drop off some stuff at home.
2016-07-06 15:29:19 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto It's 330? Almost 4 hours gone. Nothing yesterday. 4 hours total for this weekend when you said it would be the entire weekend.. Nothing has changed
2016-07-09 11:24:42 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Hey Norberto, we have left the house this morning. You sure you still are going to complete the work you promised by Monday morning?
2016-07-09 11:35:57 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Dig out for the two medium walls (where pizza oven is) ready, I just arrive with more stone. It's going to be close.  Remaining :  1. Steps 2. Few stone for bench. The extra layer is on monday.
2016-07-09 11:46:38 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Sounds great. Extra layer is the stone top for bench and stairs right?
2016-07-09 11:50:13 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto No its the one that makes it taller. I'm bring Tha sawed patio stone this week that's what's on top of bench and steps.
2016-07-21 08:16:32 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Kris,  Do you have time this morning to discuss the add ons?
2016-07-22 07:48:51 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Kris,  Do you I can get the check this morning so I can deposit it?
2016-07-22 08:56:15 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Hey Norberto. Sorry just saw your message. We can provide you the money tomorrow morning. What we need to do is have s detailed list of what the $20k had been spent on. Also, we need to discuss the money in smaller increments with goal based payments.
2016-07-22 08:58:58 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto What we are asking is to provide $1, 250 tomorrow. I am money you can post will your materials she'd Connor. I am need to see completed in at least 2 weeks is all the walls on the entire right side (where the brick fireplace and oven go. And also the main patio wall, and stairs. Once that is completed we can discussed posting more money for completing other pieces.
2016-07-23 10:18:24 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Hey Norberto, I am back at house at 1100. My wife says you arrived this morning. Had to take my daughter out
2016-07-23 11:16:35 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto K we are are here, just move 12 yards of road base. Are you here?
2016-07-23 11:17:06 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Pulling up now
2016-07-26 15:04:11 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto.. What happened today? Why did you not do anything other than unload the material? I am not sure we should have the stones arrive tomorrow since nothing is ready and had been prepped..I don't want those stones sitting for more than the ends of the week.
2016-07-27 08:17:13 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto, are you cancelling the rock delivery today?
2016-07-27 08:20:03 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto The stone is not arriving today. Tomorrow or Friday morning. I called them this morning to see status of delivery. They told me call later today to see actual time and date.
2016-07-28 16:31:49 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Stone arrived, did you pay or is the driver getting a check?
2016-07-28 16:32:13 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto My father should be paying him with cash and get a invoice
2016-07-28 16:32:53 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto K I just gave your father the invoice
2016-08-01 18:31:48 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Hey Norberto, you are coming tomorrow right? You guys didn't come today.
2016-08-06 12:01:23 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Kris, I'm at the bank. Bank wants you to call them at 512.458.2558. Ext: 1136
2016-08-06 12:16:13 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Austin
2016-08-06 14:40:40 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto let's discussed the $1850 for the higher wall. I purchased the stone and there is no extra materials. So that is high for labor only
2016-08-08 11:57:20 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto, . You guys coming back?
2016-08-11 08:45:24 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Are you coming to work today
2016-08-12 18:33:30 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto, Connor texted me that you dropped him off today and was still sick. Hope you get better, wish you would tell me these things
2016-08-13 14:34:15 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto You guys coming back today? Are you coming tomorrow
2016-08-22 15:39:46 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Hey Norberto, have not heard from you. When are you coming to with? It only rained in the morning and not at all in the afternoon
2016-08-23 08:34:16 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto are you coming today
2016-08-23 08:34:52 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Yes,
2016-08-26 12:39:59 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Do you where the pool shut off are?
2016-08-26 13:46:17 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto The pump is on . How to turn off the pump?
2016-08-26 13:50:50 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Got it.
2016-09-01 19:51:16 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto All done
2016-09-01 21:18:41 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto, what was the extra price on the bench wall and the extra stone attached to the bench wall?
2016-09-02 07:47:16 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Here
2016-09-05 09:09:20 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Hey Norberto, when you showing up today?
2016-09-05 09:36:47 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I'm still in Lubbock, I'm leaving here later today. My mom wanted me to stay a bit longer. I'll be there tomorrow to start the fireplace.
2016-09-06 15:31:51 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto, what happened today? Didn't see you show up today
2016-09-09 11:27:05 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto, I have been trying to get an update from you? Since you got aseptically money you have not been back to work the entire week now.
2016-09-09 11:28:10 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I texted Connor and he told me that you have him a check for $1200 and it bounced. So he is not working this week as he is working elsewhere so he can get money. This is not acceptable as I paid you $2000 just for Connor and now you and he are not working.
2016-09-09 11:34:29 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I was there yesterday. I told you what I needed . But I'm not going to discuss this now. I have to do what needs to be done to get the project done. I'll be out there later today dropping materials. I already talk to Connor about it.
2016-09-09 11:39:16 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto What you ask for would have left less than $10k to finish the project.. i am not willing to pay you and have nothing left over at the end for payment
2016-09-10 10:49:01 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Are you not showing up today? I was home yesterday and did not address you come... What is going on Norberto?
2016-09-10 10:52:37 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I'm coming. My call finally broke yesterday. We are on our way now.
2016-09-10 10:53:15 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Call broke?
2016-09-10 10:53:29 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Cell
2016-09-10 13:30:56 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto, can you please move the rest of the blocks and that road base in the front yard to the back. Thank you
2016-09-10 14:09:39 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto K
2016-09-12 14:14:01 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Hey Norberto, did you come today? I have not seen you show up
2016-09-12 14:17:43 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Not today, I'm coming tomorrow.
2016-09-13 11:10:43 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto, where are you.
2016-09-13 11:11:50 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I am not happy after I paid you a significant amount of money you are not working again. This is not acceptable.
2016-09-13 11:12:26 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I'm waiting for conor at domian.
2016-09-13 11:12:39 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto And then I'm heading there
2016-09-13 11:30:38 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Is Connor coming? Half the day is gone
2016-09-15 14:44:11 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto, what happened today and yesterday? You are either not showing up still or working a few hours and leaving.
2016-09-15 17:53:03 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Hello. Where are you and why are you not working
2016-09-17 09:25:03 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Are you showing up today?
2016-09-19 11:40:29 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto You not showing up?
2016-09-19 12:33:29 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I'm coming tomorrow, it the hospital in temple
2016-09-20 08:55:51 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I'm still at the hospital I'm leaving here later today. I apologize for inconvenience.
2016-09-20 08:56:34 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Understand. So you coming tomorrow or later today? Hope your fiance is doing well.
2016-09-20 09:04:52 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Thanks, hopefully I can go home tonight if everything is ok and go to work.
2016-09-22 10:31:35 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto what's going on today?
2016-09-22 10:33:17 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto We were there. Just gone to get materials. Are you there?
2016-09-22 11:26:47 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto No not there left around 830.. Will try to get there but have dentist shortly
2016-09-22 12:02:52 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto K just here working
2016-09-24 15:58:01 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto, we have been thinking about money on this project. We might consider paying you weekly based on amount of time you work? You put in the 40 hours we pay you a full discussed price and add you with less we pay less.
2016-09-24 15:59:40 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto That way you are getting money and we can get you to work hours? We paid you$4k almost 4 weeks ago and you have not worked even a quarter a week of time each week.
2016-09-25 12:48:08 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Kris, I do not do business that way. I require $8k on monday morning ( about $6, 444 remaining from total amount) .i have to make sure your project gets done and my business doesn't fall. I'm under a lot of stress but I don't give up. I have family and conor depending on me. I'm committed and been there almost everyday on your project, and making sure it's done correctly. I'm not going to argue with you. I know what I need to do to succeed. I promise I won't fail you.  Thanks,  Norberto
2016-09-25 13:04:19 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto, I am not paying you $8k on Monday. I gave you$4k and you have not done half of what you said 4 weeks ago. Every time I give you money you disappear for weeks and it takes 4x longer.
2016-09-26 08:23:23 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I'm here
2016-09-26 08:40:10 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Can we meet somewhere?
2016-09-26 10:26:22 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Can we meet around lunch time?
2016-09-26 11:13:25 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Hey Norberto. I am downtown at an executive meeting all day. We can meet tomorrow?
2016-09-26 11:15:52 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto K
2016-09-26 17:37:42 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Did you with today? Don't see anything changed?
2016-09-26 17:37:47 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Work
2016-09-26 17:39:40 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto It was raining today, conor is sick. I left at 11.
2016-09-27 08:04:02 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Here
2016-09-27 08:12:40 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto OK I will be out in 20 min
2016-09-30 16:53:58 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto, here at fireplace
2016-10-01 07:57:11 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Going to mpi at lamar. I prep the fireplace for the metal and have wheel barrows ready . When I get back I'm ready for install.
2016-10-01 08:33:37 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto They don't have it here only angles of 4in. I have to go a metal place. But picking up clay flu liners and more fire mortar.
2016-10-01 08:37:39 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Call me when u get a chance
2016-10-01 12:43:51 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I'm at the bank there about to call you
2016-10-01 12:44:50 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Extension 1133 if u call them
2016-10-02 13:20:43 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I sprayed the wasp nest with 2 more cans. This time I took a shovel and sober it into the next and dig it up. There were hundreds of wasps. Also the nest is not where the rock is it is to the right in the ivy.
2016-10-03 12:04:39 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Where are you? Connor was here at 830..
2016-10-03 12:08:54 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I was there we just when to lunch
2016-10-04 18:02:14 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto. What happened today? I was home at 330 and you guys were gone?
2016-10-04 18:03:11 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto We left at 3 today
2016-10-04 18:16:18 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Why such a short day today? Arriving late and leaving early?
2016-10-07 17:04:52 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto About to take conor to the store in 10min. Do you what time you'll be here?
2016-10-07 17:08:44 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto On way home.. be there in 15-20 has to pick up daughter
2016-10-07 17:16:45 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto K
2016-10-10 08:57:45 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Kris,   Conor not working today he has to take care of his nephews. I didnt get stone on Saturday, the slabs where broken . I told them that I needed whole sheets on Saturday, they told me it will be ready this morning. I'm heading to aguado at 9:30. They will call you for payment, and I will send you pics of the stone.. I will be cutting them at my home today. Tomorrow we will be there.  Norberto
2016-10-11 09:27:59 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto At aguado about to get loaded.
2016-10-11 15:27:42 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Going to mpi to get blocks, perlite, portland. And then after drop off I'm going back to aguado to get the 4in stone for fireplace
2016-10-11 15:37:54 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Have you come to the house and been cutting the current stones
2016-10-11 15:43:16 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto No I've been bring in materials. So I don't have to leave and go get materials during this week. Nothing but install. Conor is digging the other footer for main wall.
2016-10-11 15:47:05 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Remember we need the top part done. Shouldn't he be connecting drains and prepping from the dirt to come in?
2016-10-11 15:51:38 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I know. This week trying to get the install of stone complete. Next week we are doing drain and sprinkler repair and then ordering the trucks to bring gravel for retainment.
2016-10-11 15:51:57 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto OK..
2016-10-12 17:35:19 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto What happened to you guys today? I checked at 3 pm and you were gone? Betty little some got done today too.
2016-10-12 17:35:27 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Very little stone
2016-10-12 17:37:19 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Had to get my girls at 2:30. Stone is pre cut for bench and fireplace. And precut pieces for fireplace. Tomorrow we are installing the fireplace pieces. The sheet that are on top are for the steps.
2016-10-14 11:06:21 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I have to leave to mess with an attorney for custody. But I will be back tomorrow and Sunday.
2016-10-14 11:15:07 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Is Connor staying?
2016-10-14 11:15:19 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Does he know what he should do for the day?
2016-10-16 14:37:43 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto, what happened to a full day today? It was only 2.5 hours
2016-10-16 14:38:22 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I'm on 360,
2016-10-17 15:55:32 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Kris,  What time will you be here?
2016-10-17 16:24:57 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Going to store to use restroom
2016-10-17 16:25:48 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Hey so sorry completely crazy day and forgot.
2016-10-17 16:26:33 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I don't have my headset to talk
2016-10-17 16:27:12 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto How long are you there for? Or can I just get it to you in the morning before I leave?
2016-10-17 16:34:03 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I can wait or if I come it will be around 7:30 and then have to leave to meet up with my attorney to turn in a affidavit for my girls. Is it possible to get $2000? $1000 for me and conor and $1000 for my attorney? Can give you his name so if you want to write two separate checks that's fine. I can explain the attorney thing when I see you and have a document for the reason why I need it. Thanks
2016-10-17 17:33:21 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I am on way home..definitely not $2000 for a week that there was only half time put in
2016-10-17 17:46:05 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto My hrs are: Mon: 0hrs  Tues: 7am -5:30pm 10.5hrs Wed: 8am-2:30pm 6.5hrs Thur: 8am-4pm 8hrs  Fri: 8am- 11am 3hrs Sat: 9:30am- 2pm 4.5hrs Sun: 5.5 hrs Total 38hrs 
2016-10-17 17:47:47 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto We still made 80hrs with everyone including me, steve, conor, few hrs that my fiance bro did.
2016-10-19 11:47:29 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Have to go home for house visit  I know you don't want half days. But I'll make them up.
2016-10-19 12:22:08 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto, it was no day yesterday and not even half today.. You guys were not at there house until late today.. this is not helping with wanting more money each week
2016-10-21 06:42:54 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Going to head to the quarry to pick the few stones we need. They will call you when I'm loaded. Getting 4in that remains for the fireplace, 6in for edging by steps.
2016-10-21 08:09:06 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I am in a meeting from 830 to 930 and won't be able to answer phone
2016-10-24 08:30:11 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Do u have time this morning?
2016-10-24 08:33:09 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Not really. What's up
2016-10-24 08:35:26 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Today I'm going to ewing to get sprinklers parts and drainage. Going to mpi to get some few firebrick. So we can start up the fireplace and pizza oven tomorrow. Ordering gravel today to arrive wed or Thursday. And can get a normal check today?
2016-10-24 08:35:58 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Check for what? They call me to pay right?
2016-10-24 08:37:08 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto The weekly check as we talk about.
2016-10-24 08:38:25 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Yes at the end of the week. I paid you the $2k for 2 weeks, last week and the week before.
2016-10-24 08:39:43 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto No. That was for one time only. And then regular weekly checks.
2016-10-24 08:41:27 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I pay for how much you work only. I did not pay you that outside of your work amount. You put in 1/2 time the prior week.
2016-10-24 08:42:48 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I did not do 1/2 time . I still work the same hrs. That's y work on weekend aswell.
2016-10-24 08:43:14 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I will call you after I am off this phone call
2016-10-24 08:43:38 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto K
2016-10-25 08:46:16 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I have the hrs for you. When u have time.
2016-10-25 09:03:03 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I already know the hours. I track them with my security cameras.
2016-10-27 08:16:39 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Truck arriving today. Marcelo sand and loam 512.385.5205 total is $519. Once it arrives need to go to homedepot in cesar park to rent a mini skid steer.
2016-10-27 08:17:25 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Hey Norberto. I am not at the house in Houston for the day...
2016-10-27 08:17:27 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Business name it's under is forever lasting gardens, material is 1in crush limestone.
2016-10-27 08:17:59 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Should we last the electrical cable before putting the stone down?
2016-10-27 08:18:12 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Last=lay
2016-10-27 08:19:27 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto K but can call and pay it? Going to reroute the electrical today .
2016-10-27 08:19:55 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I mean the new electrical for lights.
2016-10-27 08:20:03 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Yes they can call.
2016-10-27 08:21:16 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto K I'll give them you number when they call me. I leaving a 6in drop on top of walls so we can place the new electrical.
2016-10-27 08:21:42 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto OK so don't need it today?
2016-10-27 08:23:11 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto The electrical? Not today, ran new pipes for just in case we need them
2016-10-27 08:36:40 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Going to homedepot for white mortar bags to do finishing touches on the fireplace and walls.
2016-10-27 08:42:34 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Low voltage wires for landscapes lights we spoke about. Let me know when you need the wire..
2016-10-27 08:44:18 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Do u have the wire? . But don't need it till monday.
2016-10-27 08:53:50 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Yes it's in my garage
2016-10-27 10:21:03 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto The truck is here. The driver want you to call [protected]
2016-10-27 10:26:30 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto There about to call you
2016-10-27 10:37:13 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Are they calling me
2016-10-27 10:41:14 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Going to homedepot to pick up mini skidsteer
2016-10-27 10:41:54 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto They are good.
2016-10-27 10:42:08 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto K
2016-10-27 11:05:37 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I can't rent the machine at homedepot. They said you and your card have to be present to rent the machine.
2016-10-27 11:11:25 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Ya rentals will not be able to be paid by me. It would have to be paid by you and I can pay you directly
2016-11-01 18:33:10 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto again you have not shown up. Saturday you never came back with dirt, Monday and Tuesday now nothing. I hope you understand I am not paying you $1000 for the week.
2016-11-02 06:56:07 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Kris,   On Saturday, my father did a 360. He kept the dirt.   Monday or Tuesday I didn't work, my daughter is sick. But conor was there full day monday and pick him when u arrive to your home. Today I pick him at 2:30.   We did 100hr/to extra guys that did 8hr each last week on friday. Thats plenty to cover me for monday and Tuesday. I understand if I miss today's or any of the remaining days.   Norberto
2016-11-02 19:54:07 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto, we need to talk. You have not shown up all week and I saw today you took Connor at 1030. I am assuming you have another job and you are putting this job on hold again.
2016-11-03 09:11:33 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Tell Connor to come today and tomorrow. I will take him home so that stuff can still get done
2016-11-03 10:12:32 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto..unless you are working on another job why is Connor not here?
2016-11-03 10:34:38 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I texted him to contact you.
2016-11-04 16:45:19 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto, I need the fireplace, fence on side and stone tops finished next week. No options.
2016-11-08 14:57:36 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Norberto, no need for you to show up any longer. I have hired others to complete the project that you have not finished.
2016-11-08 16:04:11 in +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Steve heading there to pick up my stuff. I leaving temple now, to come to your house to make sure all my stuff is pick up.
2016-11-08 16:05:43 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto Ok. I am speaking to my lawyer about getting money back.
2016-11-15 14:58:33 out +[protected] Forever Lasting Gardens Norberto I just sent you an email requesting the amount of refund and date for providing the money.

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