I am a self employed property renovator, I carry my kit with me because you never know when the opportunity may arise (and I can't be stuffed unloading it)
I have a good reputation so I have to be tactful when I just 'down tools at 20 knots'
Today I had just started tiling a bathroom. I had the first row on, and I heard the wind outside. I explained to the lady that to achieve a perfect job I must allow the first row to dry before working up the wall. Quick tidy up, see you tomorrow!!
I was painting a doctors surgery once, and had to tell them the high humidity was retarding the curing of the high quality paints, so I will come back in a few hours!!
I was building a deck a few weeks ago, and the angle of the afternoon sun would have warped the timber before I could have screwed it down! Better come back early in the morning!!
I have learned it's better to finish up and not return to work after sailing. The wet pants and silly grin makes people suspicious