HK Dunn Irrigation

Well, I fault myself for talking with HK Dunn who was engaging and frankly interesting. He told me all sorts of stories about his daughter and his previous business and his retirement and how he prunes. He offered seasoned advice on lots of issues I didn't know I had. Idiot that I was, I chatted with him instead of telling him to work. So I paid $65 for each hour he was there - he was there one day and his assistant was doing 90% of the work - try not to notice this in retrospect. Nevertheless, I felt completely cheated when the bill for $1400 arrived. It had cost $311 the last couple of years to turn the sprinklers on. Worse, he left problems. I lost two mature oak leaf hydrangeas because the water wasn't sealed in one area and they died. Worth noting, he repeatedly told me that I had the wrong system to water this or that area and he really should redo this and that - he seemed to be trying to get future business. I did notice the slippery slope at one point. I asked how much it would be to get water to an area where I was putting in a vegetable garden and he said $200 to 300. I said that might be worth it. Ten minutes later, the price was $400 to $500. Forget it. I challenged his bill and asked him to come to the house and tell me what was actually done above the $300 odd dollars I spend in the past. He never showed up. I paid because I'd contracted by the hour. Interesting, pleasant fellow - yes. Crook? If the shoe fits. .. .