Delais, what delais?

I signed all the devis on 6th February 09. Went back home on 8th. Returned on 26th. So in 3 weeks, what was done?? NOT MUCH. This is why if anyone who is reading this blog is thinking about renovation/building a house in France, I suggest you stay on site as much as you can. In 3 weeks, only a large hole was done in the wall. That is it. I had a chat with Mr D. and Mr. M. Made sure they knew I wasn't impressed and that things need to be a bit fasted despite the white van problems of Mr. M. Ain't my problem...To make matters worst, found out Mr D. was a scientologue for 6 months: oh dear. And that Mr M. is a total chatterbox. Found out he used to work in clothes manufacturing so he should know about delay. However 6 weeks from now to do all the work before the painter can come along, I don't think so....I am planning to return there in 3 weeks and this time, things better have come along....