What did they say when you asked about the delay? I've waited weeks for simple parts before and the worst part is when they just stop answering your calls. You end up stuck with a half finished project because one piece is sitting in a warehouse somewhere. It's the lack of updates that makes a long wait feel so much worse.

Can't argue with a tidy workspace, speeds things up.

Totally agree about the fallout being harder. The lie itself might feel like a quick fix, but once trust is broken, fixing it is a long, messy job. It's like the secret did the first crack in the glass, but the way the mom acts after it's out decides if the whole thing shatters.

Yeah, my friend's shop ran off-spec, @anna717, and it backfired.

Ever notice how airport food just dies faster? Had a bag of chips turn to cardboard in my backpack after one delayed flight.