Just say no to Wampler

I got a call today from Wampler and Sons.  They are a local home improvement contractor. The very polite woman was offering someone from the company to come out and give me a free estimate on our next remodeling project. Great. I have another company coming tomorrow. It would be good to get some other estimates. I was ready to set it up for sometime this week. I told her my availability and she wanted to know if my husband would be there as well. I told her he would be out of town. She thought maybe we could set it up when he returned. It seems it's company policy that both spouses be present as they give a lot of information. I guess little ol' me couldn't understand the big words and numbers the contractor might use.  I told her he would not be back until December. "OK," she said, "lets set it up for then." "Uh, no. I have others coming out this week and would like to get something done sooner." "Oh, sorry no can do." I said I'd have to use someone else and she said, "OK." and hung up. 

What? Excuse me? What year is this! I was so pissed. I tried to call back to tell her to tell Mr. Wampler and his chauvinistic sons that I do not approve of his policy nor will I ever use his company or recommend them to any one. I am quite capable of getting an estimate. I am certain I would be able to relate the necessary information to my spouse. I was so fired up I think I scared the kids a little. I did get over it quickly. Unfortunately the woman must have known I was calling back and she didn't answer the phone. Chicken Shit!   

So when I run the world... estimates can be given to a wife home alone, holding down the fort in her capable hands. Sheesh!