An Observation, Not A Bulletin

I’m enjoying the summer it’s been easy going around here and I do my bit to assist my fellow tenants when needed and it’s appreciated. :)

Now on to the good stuff: The crazy cat lady has stopped being an annoyance in the hallway, she spends most of her time terrorizing the people across the street. I don’t know if it’s the hot weather but last week the Super approached me and asked if I was pulling weeds out of the garden, I said to her No! and thought why the fuck would I do that. It’s always a delight to chat-chat and share a few laughs with office staff Lorraine and trainee Jessica about the mundane. Re: my neighbour and friend Deano sometimes I don't understand his way of thinking but he has good intentions. :) Today I dropped by UNH’s office to do some business and I noticed the staff wandering and hanging around the reception area checking me out. Jeez! Wouldn’t you know it once the Director saw me, she turned and hid in a back room then a male office employee called out her cab is waiting, I thought “CAB!” This woman really does have her hand in the cookie jar. Obviously she’s been reading my blogs she just walked by with her nose in the air and ignored me. :D

A good bye to Mr. Ken Fitzsimmons even though I never got the chance to test out his driving skills he has a comedic personality and dressed well for the job. Now I know you're waiting for a comment about the acting HSC…not much to say about Ingrid she sits in her office with the lights off and burns tea candles and periodically come out to use the washroom, such an impressive job.

A member of the Tenant Association asked if I would help advertise their upcoming yard sale/fundraiser via the internet and I agreed, I’m more then happy to help out and a memo to UNH’s.....the proceeds are for tenant programs I don’t want to hear that a staff member dipped into the pot for cab fares and fancy luncheons at Hess Village. :P

I will be posting the ad next week…stay tuned.

Comments

Poor Working Environment

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