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The Red Cross & Bedbugs

Two interesting topics today so I’ll start with the Red Cross. Earlier this afternoon there was a presentation in the community room hosted by The Canadian Red Cross. The presenter was a charismatic gentleman with a great sense of humor. He gave us insightful information and good tips on emergency procedures in the home. As I walked in the community room I immediately noticed there were more UNH’s staff then tenants at the presentation. (3 tenants)  Note to KMHC – The only solution is to uninstall and remove the security camera in the community room, only then will tenants feel comfortable to attend your programs.   
During the presentation one unknown female visitor was yawning probably from boredom.  The HSC Ingrid was sitting at a back chair totally surprised when I walked in, ten minutes later during the presentation she got up and walked out. When she came back she stood by the doorway blocking the entrance with her girth.  At the end we thanked The Red Cross for coming and for the emergency gift bags.  H.O.W. Lynda Jones began to applaud but nobody followed her lead.  Lynda reminded me of a trained seal you see at Marineland and Seaworld.  Drat! I should have tossed her a dead fish then she’d really clap.  LOL  :D

Bedbugs - Last week there was a knock on my door two staff members asked if they could have a quick inspection for bedbugs in my unit.  At the time I was having a snooze on the couch so I wasn’t pleased being disturbed, never the less I agreed they could come in.  My next door neighbour has a problem and they wanted to make sure it didn’t spread to my place. I’m glad to report there are no bedbugs in my apartment. I hate those fuckin things.
Last Friday we received a “24 hour notice to enter”  Due to numerous reports of bedbugs UNH’s wants to inspect all units.  This morning I called HOW Christine apparently she was in a meeting so I left a message with the receptionist to call me back.  I never received a callback so after lunch I went to the office spoke to Christine in person and reminded her they did a inspection and there’s no need to check again.  While I was doing my spring cleaning on Sunday I also did a though check for bedbugs.  Christine hemmed & hawed but I assured her if there are bedbugs in my unit and I had bites on my body the KMHC office would be the first to know.

There’s a rumor going around that UNH’s brought the bedbugs in the building by bringing in used furniture for selected tenants.  Oh My!   :P

Tk

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