I was once late to a meeting in my licensed apartment( a newspaper thing) and the people in charge let themselves in "because they were worried about me." I, uh, pretty much lost my mind. If I had been asleep too? I'd have to reach into the Sopranos' lexicon. All those funky Italian curses that imply your target was too busy fucking his sister the day they passed out Common Courtesy and Respect.

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At least she apologized about 15 times and was mortified that they may have gone into Emily's room. It was an apraisal guy.

Err, leaving aside the absolute WRONGNESS that just occurred, and not to add to your worries, but you might want to find out what's being appraised. I'm not 100% sure of the laws, but if this is for a sale rather than for repairs, you might want to know about that.

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They're just about to set up another 1-year lease for us. I think it's just repairs.

Just talked to the vet again. They want to see Toto again tomorrow. This once-a-week trip to the vet is getting to be a little much for the pocket-book.

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Vet ~ma for Toto.

vw, you might want to type up a little letter to the landlords outlining what happened today and letting them know that while you've been lax in the past, you were very uncomfortable with how they walked into your apartment uninvited and how they violated Emily's privacy such that 1) in the future you expect 24 hours notice, 2) they are not to let themselves into the apartment, ever, except in the case of an emergency, without your (or Emily's or Not!Emily's) express permission. Be polite, and keep a copy for yourself in case they do this again. If they do, complain to the Rent Board, or whatever Cambridge has.

Fay, that's must have been a very disconcerting phone call. It's great that you're already thinking of ways to use it to your advantage -- we'll all be waiting to read that novel!

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They're just about to set up another 1-year lease for us. I think it's just repairs.

I am with Frank, and would make them confirm that outright. It doesn't sound like they're too worried about renters' rights. Also? What Sparky said.

Just talked to the vet again. They want to see Toto again tomorrow. This once-a-week trip to the vet is getting to be a little much for the pocket-book.

Oh, no. I hope Toto gets on the road to wellness, soon. {vw & Toto}

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Apropos of nothing, and I know I have asked that before, but that certainly can't be my children yelling out in the street, right?

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Apropos of nothing, and I know I have asked that before, but that certainly can't be my children yelling out in the street, right?

Of course not.

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Of course not.

It's probably Leif.

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It's probably Leif.

Especially if there's smoke and/or fire....

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Here is a photo from last night, taken by my friend Kevin.

Andi (WindSparrow) and I were taken out to dinner by Kevin and his wife Beverly.

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Apropos of nothing, and I know I have asked that before, but that certainly can't be my children yelling out in the street, right?

My mother thought that once.

Well, actually, she and dad were sitting on the front porch, and I was in the back yard. As dad worked nights, we kids did NOT scream while playing. Turns out I had decided that pole vaulting over the sprinkler with a tent pole would be a, um, scream. The sharp end of the tent pole ended up in my thigh. So I had to scream again. With the result that in short order, I got packed into the family van, mom kneeling in front of me applying pressure, and dad driving 70 mph down residential streets to the hospital.

However in this case, clearly, it is someone else's kids making a youthful ruckus in public.

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