First, since it is getting warm and then getting cold the plants don't know exactly what to do. I've got one azalea trying to bloom. Also, my stupid lime tree, which has never bloomed, is trying to bloom or do something. I need an opinion, dig it up or give it another chance?Second, last week end, after getting off of work, we discovered that our water was cut off. Naturally, the city offices were closed and couldn't be reached. So, we went all week end without water. Mad, angry, you bet. But I had my ammo, a canceled check showing that my bill has paid. We figured out what happened, the house next to us is vacant. They had turned off the wrong meter. Anyway, Monday morning at 7:30 a.m. Becky and I were there. They informed me that my water was not off and that I owed them no money. Becky was so mad she was shaking. Me, I had the evil eye thing going, and told them that city lock was on my meter, and that they had 5 minutes to get off or my bolt cutters were coming out, and don't even think about trying to fine me. The back peddling began when the city manager was brought in and I physically showed them the lock. Needless to say, they apolozied, and I got at least 3 phone calls from city council members saying they were sorry.
None of them will be getting my vote, next time around.
It just proves my point that anytime the government is involved things are sure to get screwed up.
4 comments:
You have it backwards. Cut off the lock, turn on the water, call the city manager at home and tell him there is a water problem and you will deal with it Monday 1st thing. Go in Monday morning with the lock in hand and tell the city manager that "some fool put this on my meter, was it you ? And if not you, what do you know about it and what are you going to compensate me for my time, effort, and lack of the city service, that WAS paid for OR would you rather speak to my attorney? Either way, I would not have done without water. Period. You sound like you are aging a tad bit!! LOL
About the tree, trash it and start over with 2-3 trees. Only do this after you talk with a plant person and get their take on it. Who knows maybe it is lonely for companionship, you know birds and the bees thing!!
This made my day. Glad I checked to see if you have posted.......I vote to give the tre onemore chance (I work with Spec Ed kids...ok...)Stick it in an intervention program or something...haha....
To be honest I was caught off guard by the water deal, and becky held me back. I guess I am like a fine wine and mellowing out some. Tree intervention, I don't know? I am thinking of starting from scratch and planting a couple of new ones. I don't need another person or tree I need to counsel. It's time for it make decisions on it's own, or to the wood pile it goes.
Okay Rev Dave, vacation time is over. Get back to blogging. I (we) miss you, your stories and all the great questions you have
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