LOL Susan ~ good for you.
When we had siding put on the old house, the workmen told me my clematis/trellis would have to come down. Since they were running about 3 weeks late, my response was ~ 'that ain't gonna happen!' I did tip it out about 45°, (rested against a ladder) and told them they'd have to work around it. Also told them that if they didn't step on my lilies I'd buy them a case of beer ~ and that they wouldn't need to worry about losing their favorite body parts. With a smile... sorta....
