Shave and a Haircut Annoyance and Racism

 This morning, I was sitting in my chair and making pimiento and cheese. I heard footsteps on the ramp and porch. Then--shave and a haircut. How odd. 

Tommy came to the door with me saying to ask who it is. He did and immediately opened the door. I snatch for a blanket and managed to get one knee covered up. I was in a nightgown with legs exposed. Then Tommy moved where the guy could see me fully. I was horrified. 

The guy had a stack of folders and papers about 4" tall. He kept insisting he was here because I had asked for him to come, mailed in a card or something. NO. He had the gall to argue that I wanted him there. He said he was from "state benefits." That sounds like the phone callers who are on the phone to 'help' me. I get about ten of these calls on the phone each day. 

I yelled at him to leave when he would not take 'no' for an answer and just kept arguing with one foot in the door. Yes, he opened storm door, put his foot in and gave a long knock. What brass! More brass than the courthouse dome. 

By the time he turned and left, I was shaking. Tommy just pushed the door to and never locked it. He thinks I am foolish to want to lock the door after I forced someone out! BIG argument with me explaining my concerns for safety! AGAIN!

Thankfully, the rest of the day went calm and well. When we got home, I called the guy who would be recipient of the dinner we made for him. He said he was just sitting there trying to figure out what to have for dinner. When I told him it was frozen, he later told Tommy he would use microwave or air fryer. So, the air fryer will work best. 

The day was pretty, mild, pleasant. Of course, I had a nap until 7 pm. Tommy gave me the highlights of the news like he always does. 

I called the nurse in charge of the vein clinic. She actually gives out her home number. Can you believe that? It seems like this extreme pain the leg pumps causes sometimes happens to people. She said it does happen for some few people. So, now I know. Since I have not been able to find the proper compression socks, namely ones with measurements, she told me the brand with measurements. When I asked where to go, she said "Amazon." Now, I can do this. Plus, now that leg and feet swelling have gone down, I no longer need the diuretic. So, that is one less pill I must take. That is progress, real progress for me! 

Oh Good Grief! It is Friday! How did that happen? 

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12:15 until 3:00

That is how long it took to pump the water from the basement. It was as high inside the door as outside. The guy brought his son. It took both of them to carry the pump. It looked like a generator--huge and gasoline powered. I had to give them the last of my 100% gasoline. Well, I offered it and he used it.

Let me tell you the stagnant water was fetid! Yeah, the smell, oh, the smell! The whole backyard smells like a swamp. Some of the water ran under the fence where the eternal hole is. Whatever is underground is probably drowned.

The whole top of the water heater just "blew up" is how he described it, saying usually the bottom goes out. I bought this in 1989 or thereabouts. I will have no hot water for awhile. I still don't have enough money to keep electric and water one...sigh. Read carefully. I do have electricity. I don't have enough money for the exorbitant bill of $691.57 which keeps the utilities on. I received $150 in paypal and checks when I asked for help. Some of the comments are just bizarre since I do have electricity and water from city was never turned off. I asked them to turn it off at my meter.

But, I am happy. I have gone to the laundromat twice and was going this evening. I wash one load at a time because more than one load is more than I can do and still function.

Have you ever had everything happen at once? Well, I have been  needing the water pumped out and he came.  And, I have wanted to give away Dominique. Well, MamaHen from Edifice Rex came just after the water guy did! I was just sitting and watching water flow, so it all turned out great.

MamaHen gently caught Dominique and put her in a nice cage for the ride home. Dominique was so hot from the chase of getting caught that her mouth was open, trying to cool off. She will be in the cab of the truck with the ac going. So, she will cool off fine.

I had a pleasant visit with her and husband. I truly believe they will treat Dominique with kindness. She will have her own run and house for awhile. Mama Hen brought me a dozen fresh eggs, gathered yesterday and never washed, just like I like them.

A nap is calling my name along with the washing machine and dishwasher.  Nap wins.

Update: I awoke from a good nap to be greeted by bizarre comments and accusations that really depressed me. And, some of these were from people whose blog and decisions in their life I have supported. I was getting depressed reading the comments, so I deleted most of them and will just move forward. I am not angry, just trying to regain my very good mood today. If you have a question, just email me. If you have a negative comment, just email me.