[Terre]

lol, I like you guys.

I can't totally run backwards, I've already accepted (and spent some) a check for $2000 to start. When we met on Monday, I told him I wanted a retainer, figured a lawyer would get that.

I use a copy of the landscape contract I found on this site, which is how I found this site to begin with. I think I'll write an addendum to it, detailing who does what like you said.

What I have done, is send him back an email, telling him it is duplication of work, since I already have a plan. I told him that at this point, there is no need for a landscape architect, until it becomes time to build the pergola I suggested.

He just a few minutes ago came back with "Ok, I get it. Too many cooks in the kitchen. I'll tell my friend we don't need him til next year." DUH!

I absolutely LOVED the Mona Lisa analogy. And I think my title might be babysitter before I'm done with this guy. Wonder if I can find some big heavy rocks for him to move?

Thanks both of you.