Oh, Confusion, my dear friend...

 What is going on here?

Well, another day, another laundry list of questions. I accompanied my boss to a client meeting, the nature of which I was not aware. I thought we were just "checking out" the progress of our summer work. So, I didn't think to bring the client file or any measuring tools. Well, that was the wrong choice, because we were discussing a previous design and measuring for a new one. Luckily, the client was organized and had a copy of the design. And thankfully, my feet with shoes on each measure about one foot. So, I figured distances by walking one foot in front of the other, and my boss took notes on our client's plan. Really professional, I know.

There was an entire discussion during the meeting which I was completely confused about--some sort of stone fire place/ring/pit in the backyard. I guess they had discussed it before, so I was the only one who was unawares. Well, it was dark at that point, and we didn't measure the back yard, where the stonework is proposed. So, hopefully I can go back out to do that before we start actually designing.
But, generally, I think I got the gist of the discussion between the clients and my boss. But, I wonder how it will proceed from here. What I foresee is my boss handing me a rough drawing with plant code names scribbled all over it, which I will translate into a formal design. And that's ok.

Luckily I did do a few things right. I did take lots of notes and photos of the site to refer to later. But, in conclusion, I have a few things to learn:

1. Always bring files with client information to meetings
2. Always have a measuring tape hand and keep it in the car
3. Go over the project details with the boss before the client meeting, to be better informed of what will be discussed.