Scattered

Showers were scattered over both place and time.  Intended work in the garden was abandoned.  

The replacement activity involved planning the next garden project.  It required paving slabs and there is a fascinating world of paving slab manufacture and laying out there.

Eventually I chose a style.  The manufacturer has a factory just up the road.  But they could not sell them directly to me.  But I could collect them there.  

I had to go through a builder supplier.  So I did.  The supplier takes the order.  I pay over the phone.  The supplier orders at the factory which couldn't take my order and includedsinstructions that I collect.

I collect at the factory.

Is there a better way?