What is with contractors?

Jake made an appointment with a masonry contractor to come out last night and give us a bid on some work in the basement. He didn't show up nor did he even call. Finding someone to do a small job is difficult. We've even had one company tell us over the phone that the job is just too small for them. However, I would think that with the economy in the dumps people would take any job and do it right because it could always lead to more work in the future.

The good news is that the dumpster leaves my driveway tomorrow! Now we have to take stuff to Goodwill. We took 5 boxes of old engineering books to Powell's to sell. They bought one book - for $1! But at least they recycled the rest. The books just weren't in good condition due to mildew and/or age. We have another 5 boxes that need to go and will try again. Perhaps this time we will at least make the gas money.