Opinion: Do Not Hire Long Island Custom Builders or John Crovello

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Given that my blog enjoys rather nice treatment from Google and many of the other search engines, I figured I'd post a PSA. Those who know me well know that I'm currently in contractor hell. I don't want to get into the details here, given that I don't want to weaken my legal position. However, I will say the following:

It is my personal opinion that, should you be approached by someone named John Crovello from a company called Long Island Custom Builders to do any sort of work on your residence, you would be better off running away screaming than hiring him.

I'll say that again, for the benefit of y'all (and for the benefit of greater relevance to key search terms): It is my opinion that hiring John Crovello or a company called Long Island Custom Builders is a bad idea.

In summary, should you ask me, I would recommend emphatically against hiring John Crovello and/or Long Island Custom Builders.

Thank you. This has been a public service announcement.

p.s. - I would not recommend hiring John Crovello or Long Island Custom Builders.

p.p.s. - If you choose not to believe me regarding whether or not to hire John Crovello or Long Island Custom Builders, I recommend you visit the following links:

Suffolk County Department of Consumer Affairs List of 10 Worst Unlicensed Businesses

August 29, 2005 Story (Follow-up) on Long Island Custom Builders and John Crovello (Registration required)

p.p.p.s. - If you feel so inclined, I would appreciate any inbound links or Trackbacks on this post. Thanks much.

Please Adopt My Sister's Dog

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Someone please adopt my sister's dog, Madison. We are looking for a new home for Madison because my sister will be having her baby in November and we are worried that the dog might not get along with the baby, considering its need for attention.

Madison is a medium-sized, black dog with a white spot on her chest. I have no idea what kind of a mutt she is, but she looks like she has some Labrador in her. She is trained, however sometimes she will deliberately make a mess if she isn't getting enough attention, which is happening with increasing frequency lately since everyone in the family is busy preparing for baby's arrival.

If you are interested in adopting Madison, please leave me your e-mail address in comments, or e-mail me at tom@hespos.com. I will bring the dog to you, provided you live within the NY/NJ/CT area. We'll also provide her crate, leash, collars, and all that stuff.

Unfortunately, if we cannot find a home for Madison soon, we will be forced to give her to a local shelter, as we can't risk her hurting the baby.