20 Questions...

Dude:  “I have a Sewer Inquiry Form and I am wondering about submitting it.”

Me: “Complete it as best you can and fax it to the number listed at the top.”

Dude: “What if the property is zoned R-3?”

Me: “The zoning doesn’t matter to us.  We are more concerned about what you are using the property for?  Is it residential?”

Dude: “Well, it’s zoned R-3 and R-2.”

Me:  “Again, the zoning doesn’t matter to us.  Are you going to put a home on the property?”

Dude:  “Well, there are two lots and they are zoned…”

Me:  “Sir” {My big gun…”Sir”} “The zoning doesn’t matter to us.  Is this going to be commercial?”

Dude:  “Well, I’m not for certain.”

After several more minutes of ridiculous questions and vague replies, I finally inquired, “Are you hoping that an establishment like Starbucks will buy this property and put up a coffeeshop?”

Dude:  “Well, it is zoned –“

I don’t like to cut people off…however, “Sir, just fax us the form.”

20 questions…mysterious / vague replies…all in a day’s work.

The procrastinator said, “I really thought you could’ve done better with your questioning.  Can you see it in the dark?  Are there going to be beds inside the building?   Will there be running water?  Can you stab it with a fork?”