Amy, maintenance is "Supposed" to be done right away, and it was almost in the years prior when the seven buildings, privately owned,  had an entire crew alternating among them. In early 2020, it was announced that the bigwigs from the capital would be in town to do a full seven-building inspection.

Then Covid hit, and 24/7 maintenance and security got slashed to working eight-hour days with a revolving emergency crew. Then that was cut from eight to four maintenance and eight security to four for the seven state-owned and operated buildings. The proposed yearly corporate inspections were put off until this one.

As for pests, evidently, bedbugs were discovered on the first and second floors, and those were sprayed, and someone told me they put yellow stickers on those doors. I don't know why or how those particular residents feel about being labeled. In any case, they're now doing a floor-by-floor search on Monday and Tuesday.

After having similar circumstances in 2015, which gave me hives, they had all residents remove everything portable to the balconies while they sprayed the entire building. I purchased bedbug-proof covers for all pillows and both the foundation and mattress. I put the same types of traps the pest control recommended under the bed and couch legs that were moved away from the wall. So far, I have never seen a bedbug outside of photos, but just the idea is enough.

If they spray the entire building and again have us fill the balconies, I will be agitated, especially with the continual dampness and rain.

So, with people rummaging through the building along with possible bugs doing the same, I'm not happy.

Patricia, I am with you on that!! Have never saw a bedbug and don't wish to. I won't share my bedroom with a skeeter or spider!
We did get a light rain.....not much but some is better than none.

It was raining hard when friends dropped me off after church.  I had my lunch and was reading the paper when I noticed it had stopped so Cooper and I went for a walk.  He was a good boy and we got back before it started again.  It's been raining most of the day.  We're supposed to have about 3 plus hours off and then it's supposed to start again and last into the morning.  We sure did need it and it's coming down at a rate that the ground can take it in.  Thank you God for that!

I think Frankie might be staying over night tonight.  She doesn't have to work tomorrow and that's when she likes to be here.  I have dinner cooking just in case!

It's always a good Sunday when I make it to church and I thank the people who make that possible.  Not driving any more has it's disadvantages! 

PATRICIA and AMY...I'm not in favor of bugs of any kind in my bed, furniture, rugs or wherever they choose to hang out!  They have their own places.  Why don't they just stay home?

I'm off to check on supper!  Frankie should be here around 6:30 and I think Cooper has the hours figured out!  He's on alert!  Hope everyone's day is going well!  Wish we had more posters!  Hope SHIRLEY is OK...PHYLLIS and GLORIA and RICK, too!  And where's JENNY?

Jane I dislike any creepy crawly in the house and yes they should stay home. What's for supper?
Calling for storms tomorrow  ,we did have a gentle rain..not a lot but some.

That rain that's in Penn. is heading this way.  We're supposed to get rain starting around 2:00 am and continue through tomorrow. Apparently we also are in somewhat of a drought, with water levels lower than normal.
Saw on a local news site that the "No-See-Ums" are carrying a disease that is killing local deer. Not a problem to humans, but the deer are susceptible.

I'm heading for the haystack!  Frankie didn't stay so I'll not be sharing my bed with a cuddly doggie!  AMY, supper was a pot roast in the slow cooker and it was good but I didn't have company to eat that either!

I see, RICK found us and he's going to have my rain tomorrow but it's also hanging around here tomorrow.  It must just be spreading out!  I guess we'll see!

I'm off to the haystack!  I'm a bit later than I was in OKLA.  I think I'm getting back on track!  I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow.  And may God bless us, every one!

well I am late again, I got to watching a grissle Addams life and times moovie. they are good to watch an no curmuchels on them ,  like jane said I am heading for the haystack now. hope to see you all tomorrow In good health and spirets.

Lloyd

Good Morning everyone. it is 64ºF and clear here this morning. but I must be slipping. I thought I done my vitials yesterday but they are not showing on my machine. I went back and checked and I did post here so I must have slipped and not posted my vitials yesterday. have a good day just like you Like it.

Lloyd

Good morning...

We had beautiful music to sleep by last night,rain , not pounding but a good soaking rain.

Today will take Kyle to get some wood ,then over to pick up cuccumbers and get them ready for more icicle pickles. Good day to also dig up what potatoes we planted then I will know how much to buy, if any.

Jane , Frankie missed out on a delicious meal!!! Bet the roast was so tender.

Rick, I will look up no see ums. Do they bite?

Lloyd, we are 63° here.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Good Morning Everyfriend!  And a special "Good Morning" to LLOYD and AMY who showed up already!  The rain stopped sometime in the early morning but it's not finished.  It's supposed to start up again around noon.  Everything id WET!  It sure was a long time coming!

Haven't a clue what I'm doing today.  It's Frankie's day off and she usually manages to sleep in and then attacks stuff like laundry and cleaning or errands when she gets up.  I know there's a load of laundry in the dryer that needs to be put away.  And a couple of floors that need attention.  I guess I'll have things to do. 

Tomorrow I have a dr. appt that isn't close by so that will pretty much shoot the afternoon and Wednesday I want to see how the tomatoes look at the Farmers Market!  I know I have a ride for the dr but I have to see about the Farmers Market on Wed.

I guess I better get a start.  I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!

  I'm up but my thinker isn't.  TTYL....maybe.

Quote from: Amy on August 22, 2022, 07:04:29 AMRick, I will look up no see ums. Do they bite?

They sure do, - and you don't see them like you do mosquitos.

We didn't get the promised rain. JaneS, are you holding it there?
Just checked the Weather Radar and it looks like we are right on the edge of the rain indication. Maybe some spotty showers later.

Rick, I did look them up and they are nasty little critters.
I think Jane sent her rain here. I was going to dig potatoes but not in the rain. I get to sew!!

12:45pm and we are finally getting some rain --- a sudden downpour. Too much, too fast. But some is better than none at all.

Good afternoon everyone. 

Regarding bed bug.   

If you live in a single house
then being able to control "bed bugs"
is easier,  and not so often a problem.

Well I live in the city in an apartment
comlex that has 155 indiviual apartments
so the "bed bug" problem CAN BE MORE
surviere .     

Getting them is easier and permenantly getting
rid of them more difficult.     

I hqve found that I need to monitor
the situation   daily,  qnd  pay attention. 

I also keep the bed away from the walls
and using only white sheets and pink small
blankets makes it easy for me to check
every day and make sure no more of the
critters get to live with me.   I spray around
the floors with a good bed bug killer and
use vinegar and water on my bedding thAT
touches me.       

and so far I have had good luck but I will
have to continue to do this as long as I live
in a large city dwelling.... which means
until I die.

I am also getting rid of "stuff" that I don't
need any longer  which makes things easier to
clean and pay attention to.   

Taking cqre of myself keeps me independent
and getting rid of unnecessary things mAKES
TAKING  care of myself easier ... for how ever
long life goes on.   

Have a good day everyone
Sandy

We had a downpour! Couldn't see out  the kitchen window
 , it came down hard and fast. To the area west of us they have flooding., some have indoor swimming pools in their basements , thankfully we are fine.

 JaneS  do not complane about the flores you have, when I was a small childe, a neaghbor of ours Had a house with dirt floors,no wood one. and in our kitchen we had a concreat flor with a leanoluem on it wall to wall. good night and sweet dreams,

Lloyd

Good morning..

Must have had rain during the night, everything is wet outside.

Kyle has physio this morning ,then home to work about. Yesterday I ordered a half bushel of cucumbers and that won't be in till Fri.

Lloyd, when vacuum salemen would phone I would tell them I had dirt floors..they soon hung up on me.

Phyllis, know that feeling. Sometimes it takes a while for it to catch up!

Better get moving...

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Good Morning Everyfriend!  I'm up and attem and Cooper has arrived, had his breakfast and is ready for his walking.  He's telling me that in no uncertain terms!  I guess I better take him!  I'll try to get back later!  Have a good day, Everyfriend!

good mid day. well I am just up about 5 MIN agao. It Is 74º @ 1025.  JaneS according to my tatell you put me to bed and first here. this morning. our deaughter host little ones and home schools them. they sure make our day when they are here. ourse we live next door in the other side of te duplexs. but there mother gets up earley and goes to woork counciling the childern at her school. and so the childern are home schooled with our deaughter, and they stay @ her house with her first 3 days of the week, good chirstian schooling. @ here house.well at least they get a good chirstian teaching, Our deaughter and our greand deagtear are both teachers. not like the mess at public schools. at holden school . a while back a little girl dresed as a girl.  she is went into the boyes bath room and the scool  teachers can not by law do any thing about it. sad the down falles of this wourld. Have a good day everyone. Iam setting here in my office,and there are one of nancys flower beds, right out there. and just now as other times a little humming bird came and took necter feeding out of severial flowers,Nancy also has a liquid feeder out our back door on the back porch. it a lot of quality time spent there watching  them feed adn they divebom eachother fighting with each other.some times there will be three of them at three drnking spot at the same time.some times they set down and feed and some times they sty airorn and buze back and forth eating. Lot of good enjoyement watching them.

Lloyd

there Is a buttefly going from one flower to another getting the necter just like the humming birds do. it Is amazing what god dose for us and our enjoyment.

Lloyd

today at
Today at 11:05:44 AM
I posted andI now ay 2;54 PM and none
 Has posted seince before that ? where is everyone.

Lloyd

Lloyd, I have been busy here, hubby had his physio treatment then home to work. Seems there is always something needing done right now.  Rained off and on most of the day and I just came in from outside and the rhubarb is looking like it may have its second wind. Just may get a few pickings from it. Friend will be happy as she makes strawberry rhubarb muffins..

 

Lloyd, I've been sleeping off & on all day. Trash pick up today and I never did get back out to bring the dumpster up to the garage. Got to get out of this rut!  I watch all those westerns that you watch but if I blink too long I fall asleep. Still in the 90s here so that keeps me inside. 

Lloyd, my birds have gone south but should be seeing different kinds as they travel through.  The big egrets & cranes must have left today, don't see a one down on the river tonight.  Saw a few early this morning. 

When was the last time Gloria checked in?  Sandy, is that a new painting? NICE!

I was trying to figure what those biting bugs are that Rick & Amy are talking about but not sure what to Google. We have "oak mites" that you can't see but ride in on those oak leaves. 2 houses west of me & across the street were empty all summer & the yards didn't get watered so the pin oak in one & sycamore in the other are dropping their leaves like late fall. Both houses have people living in them now but guess it's too late to save the trees. Sadly, doesn't look like either family plan to pick up so when the wind blows they will park in MY front yard and I get to pick up.  I do know the kinds of trees/leaves that are mine and have been plotting how to shame them into doing their own yards. Wouldn't do any good to dump them back, just have to pick them up again!  The other day when looking out the window a dust devil had a whirlwind of leaves standing as tall as the houses out in the middle of the street.  Been kicking myself ever since that I didn't grab a camera to show you.  The way this house sits leaves blow up against the garage doors fill the garage every time I open one of the doors! Guess that's enough whining for today!  Gotta put some shoes on & bring the dumpster up, still 88 degrees.

Shirley, - My friendly Robin has been scarce the last day or so. Didn't see it at all today.  Hope they are going south, rather than getting caught by a hawk or some other. A couple of cardinals are still visiting - as well as the usual sparrows & doves.

HELLO TO EVERYFRIEND ‼️

I apologize for not posting in so long, but life has been very hectic recently.

My dads memorial and interment went very well. Everyone seemed pleased in general about the service, the gathering afterwards and our family time together.  I loved that all of our sons and their families were able to be together.  Dr. Dave arranged for a professional photographer to take photographs of us and we all look forward to seeing the pictures.  Our last professional photo was 5 years ago at our 50th wedding celebration.  We have added two grandsons since then and the ones in the picture have changed so much‼️

We all know that life goes on after a death in the family, and this morning I was feeling pretty low, but after reading all of the past posts from all of you I got the boost I needed to kick myself and realized how blessed I really am. 

I think of you all everyday and and pray for the individual ones that need the extra prayers. 

My "doctoring" continues and I hope I am nearing the end of all the testing that National Jewish has been doing for me.  They certainly have done a wonderful job of caring for me and I am praying that SOON they can say that nothing going on is too serious, and I can move on and enjoy my life more healthy than I was when I started with them🙏🙏🦋🦋

My best to you ALL.  I  hope to keep in better touch and find you all doing well! 

Jenny

Time to say Good Night, Everyfriend!  It's so good to see everyone who posts and especially to hear from Jenny with her good news.  I'm so glad all went well with your "goodbye" to your father.  That can be so difficult but it sounds like your family did it very well.  The memories will be good ones!  And I'm happy to hear that your doctoring is going well!

Frankie is spending the night so I'll probably have a little black and white cuddler in my bed tonight!  I always like that because I really miss my little girls! 

I wish you all a peaceful nights sleep and a happy tomorrow.  And may God bless us, every one!

Jenny /  Denver I agree with most of what I just read in your post, Today at 08:41:52 PM. Life has it's hard knocks and IS hard but we all have to go untill GOD calls our #. you have my prayors for the pain to be eased soon. a lot of graif in this world IS so un necarry. my life has been full of hard Knocks both phical and mential, there is a old saying, sticks and stones can brake my bones but words can not hurt Me, but that Is so wrong, words can hurt your heat much worse. reading betwine the Lines I feal like you are a good chirstian. ( what ever religion you profice) just hang in there and I well keep you in my heart. I love you as a deear friend here in S & F's.Good night and sweet dreams to you and all of our friends and loved ones,

Lloyd

Good morning..

Up early and will be out the door going to the city. Will meet up and pass on the quilt top to be quilted then to meet up with Bri and pass on canning  jars. My friend is not going to do much canning this year and has passed her jars onto me, along with jars from a friend of hers!

Jane, enjoy your cuddle pooch, they sure do love to snuggle!!

Jenny, good to hear from you. lets hope from here on in things do get a lot better for you.

Shirley, you reminded me of the dust devil that came along when I was raking hay. Took the hay high in the sky and left it hanging on the telephone lines. Had fun with that one telling folks  I was drying the hay on the line.

Patricia, is all well at your end? Inspection done and they have moved on?

Better get a move on...

Enjoy your day and stay safe.