Daily observations of my simple life.

Looking For a Handyman:

I have certain chores about that I just can't do or if I did do it would be with a great deal of sweat and swear. Being a somewhat overthehill woman, I lack the strength to do some things.

My neighbors crew of misfits have offered to help and when they do come for work I pay them $10 an hour. My son-in-law has done some work for me on the same pay scale but he works full time and burdening him is not my idea of good relationships.

This morning the nice but not quit full quid fellow from across the street was supposed to appear to do some work. I want to make a chicken pen/shed. I watered the area where the post holes were to be dug. He was a no show but last Saturday when I wanted the afternoon to myself he showed up and I wasn't ready for him.

I placed an ad last week and got three calls. I had specified; no alcoholics and no tweekers. One fellow called and during the course of the conversation he told me he was a devote Christian, honest, and had the skills I needed. He said he was a long haired 52 year old who road a Harley. I asked if he was coming over on his Harley. He said yes, then he could come cross country and avoid the cops. I asked why was he avoiding the cops? No license he said. Why? I asked. Drunken driving was the answer. Sigh. Oh, it's no longer a problem.he stated. I asked if he collected guns. Yes, he wore one. Umm. Got his name and phone number but will not invite him on my property. He also stated that he never stole but had been living off the land for a few years, people gave him stuff.  Uh huh.

Next guy that called was just looking for a place to live. Said , he could do some work but really wanted a place to live. Oh.

One man may be ok. I will call him and see how he works and if he shows up. Sure could use a handyman.

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