On 28-Mar-2007, "Tutall" >
wrote:

> On Mar 28, 6:48 am, "Olde Hippee"
> > wrote:
> > DH had a friend come over to 'order a couple
> > of butts' for his
> > family. He wants to pay, and knows exactly
> > the work involved as he
> > has done them before, but doesn't want to be
> > bothered.
> >
> > What amount would you charge to do them for
> > him?? We have NO idea. He
> > can well afford to pay a reasonable price.
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> > Nan & Rich
>
> You gonna cook some of your own meat as well at
> the same time? That's
> the first determiner isn't it? I'd guess not,
> otherwise you wouldn't
> be asking. And we really don't know what the
> opportunity cost of your
> time is do we? Meaning we don't know how
> precious your time is to you.
> So I'm gonna leave that to you.
> Some people have some extra time on their hands
> and don't mind a
> distraction. Some are busy bees keeping busy
> mostly with busy work
> which of course is important to them, then
> there's wives and mothers
> who really are busy.
>
> How much will the fuel cost you? Add 50% or so
> to that for your time
> and money replacing it.
> He ought to reinburse the 6 pack you were forced
> to consume during the
> monotony.
> And make him buy three bottles of your sauce.

Pierre did a good job on his estimate. He didn't
mention
doing the extra meat along with his own, but it
would be
illogical to make a special run just to be nice to
a friend.
I think the three bucks/hour (beer money) is
reasonable
as is the purchase of a few bottles of his special
sauce.
But, to keep everything on an even keel, I would
volunteer
to cook the friends butts for free considering the
standard
gratuity is a fifth of my choice. (He furnishes
the meat)

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