On Jan 3, 12:52 am, Jim's Handyman Service
wrote:
... lately the work is slim due to the economy. This has allowed
me to do the many repairs needed on my own home. Everytime
I complete a job, I write out a bill to myself, the same way I
charge my customers. The problem is that I can no longer afford
to pay myself.[...]

Why would you continue to do additional work for a deadbeat customer?