A Friend in Need...

05:45 hrs.
29 Dec 14

     Dear Readers,
     What follows is an earlier post that was missed in the draft stage. In all of the Christmas frivolity it slipped through the cracks. As such, the blog page is now out of sequence. Nevertheless, it is an important post. Enjoy.

22:25 hrs.
15 Dec 14

     Today is my Parental Units Anniversary. It marks 52 years of marriage. You will note that I did not say "of wedded bliss". That would be a falsehood and besides none of you would believe me. However, they are together and dedicated to each other. In fact, they are a shining example of the dedication a couple should share

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     Tomorrow I am off to River City. My Cuz'n from the South end of the Island has been promoted and given a new position. Congrats. The tough part is she and her Lobster need some assistance moving their belongings into their new rookerie (look it up, its a word).

08:02 hrs.
16 Dec 14

     Just over a week until Christmas and I see on the news that some faction of the Taliban in Peshawar Pakistan has assaulted a school killing 120+ students. What the hell is wrong with people?

18:30 hrs   

     

     So, I spent the better time of the day in River City aiding in the unloading of a 5 ton cube van loaded with my Cuz'ns belongings. Her Better Half had pre-packed and loaded the Budget rental with all their stuff grabbed a six pack of Pepsi and headed north. Three hours and fifteen minutes later he expertly blocked the alley for everybody including the Emtera recycling truck while the three of us toted, carried, dollied and hoisted everything for next five hours. In the end all of it was secured in their new domicile without a scratch on the walls or a piece of furniture chipped.

    

    Now for the bad news. My Cuz'n has been holed up in the Best Western in River City while waiting to move in. And what a HOLE IT IS! The shower fills with water every time you use it because the drain hasn't been cleaned in twenty-five years. The base board heating doesn't work so my Cuz'n's Lobster put in a portable heater that promptly blew the breaker and the mini fridge froze everything. Thanks for staying. Not.