Wednesday, October 29, 2014

         The Internet has been down for a while and I didn’t think posting would be possible tonight, but we just got lucky and we’re back online.  We are the only ones here in this building tonight since all the workers have gone home, and it really feels a little spooky!  They will all be back tomorrow, though.

         Two men came to our apartment today, rolled up the area rug in our living room, took it and the bathroom and kitchen throw rugs, and said they would be cleaned and returned tomorrow or the next day.  Then another man came with his ladder and tools and set about servicing the AC/ventilation system cleaning vents, grates, and working high in the ceiling access to the ducts.  He was here a long time and it was hard to know just what he was doing.  Our system at home is only serviced once a year.  We have service about every two or three weeks here!

         This was the third day of work on cleaning the parking lot.  They use hoses, stiff brooms, a cleaning solution, and a machine like a commercial floor buffer with a stiff whirling circular brush.   It looks so good where they have cleaned and it is almost white compared to the uncleaned areas.  Ladders scale the walls of the building, light fixtures are checked and changed, everything that could possibly be serviced or cleaned is on the list and it is pretty crazy!

         The first load of potted poinsettias was delivered and unloaded in a shady place to await planting in the flower beds.  It seems like just last week that they took them all out and replaced them with spring flowers.  They are still showing only green leaves, but that will soon change. 

         Elder Gallo from the temple came by to pick up some money Glade had for him and he brought us a pumpkin pie!  What a treat.  It tasted really good and Glade just happened to have the French Vanilla ice cream that I convinced him to buy yesterday. 

         Glade walked to Casa Campo to swim and I walked in the fresh air and sunshine among all the outside workers.  It was nice to be in their company and so nice to not be on the treadmill in the laundry room!

         Good Night and love to you all!