Oh no, we have more rodentia than I had thought.
Something has gotten into the wall, which is not substantial at all because I live in a Sixties mobile home. We heard it scratching and grunching up behind the biggest book case. We investigate and decide it can't possibly be in behind the books because they are all tightly packed in. Then it moved down behind the TV and made a lot of noise.
We tried scaring it away by pounding the wall inside and out, which worked for a short period of time. I kept up the wall slapping every time I heard it and now maybe there is peace.
Then I heard rustling in the kitchen cupboard. Alas, the rodent has been busy and got into all my pasta. I can't believe I never heard a thing before today.
It really liked the tortellini and egg noodles. Those bags were empty. The little stinker chewed through every bag of pasta and did some nibbling so I had to throw out 12 pounds of pasta and vacuum inside the cupboard. I found two holes chewed through the cheap Masonite under the sink. Glued on some metal to cover. Probably will only slow it down for awhile.
Tomorrow I get to remove the contents of my kitchen cupboards and wash all the pots and pans and remove all the little turds. Yay, that will be fun.
The cats are no help at all. I think they are too scared to approach.
Yay for being home! You might want to consider a plastic pee container to have next to the bed in case of middle of the night urgency if you don't think you can make it. That could be the old lady in me talking! I keep considering that for Otter Lake because it is a long dang walk downstairs and I generally have to go a couple times during the night. One of these years I will either need to put an upstairs bathroom in, or get a portable device. So far I have just convinced myself it was a bit of exercise.
Oh Katie Bee! In Florida I have everything in plastic containers because of the possibility of little critters, in Otter Lake I use plastic because of mice! Yes, past life experience has taught me this lesson. I never saw a mouse this year, but Zoe was convinced they were there as she barked at the chimney and walls often.
I'm trying to exercise my way out of funk. Swam 60 laps (an hour) each day for the last few days and today started with a 6:30 AM walk with Zoe. I know being active helps, and taking a look at my overgrown yard it is clear there is no shortage of stuff to do.
Oh man, Katerina! That would wig me right out, in addition to the hassle and loss of food!
I know being active helps, and taking a look at my overgrown yard it is clear there is no shortage of stuff to do.
My mother has been having some problems with her hip, and said to me the other day that after sweeping all the leaves and doing other active things, she actually felt better! I take this as my cue not to sweep more leaves...
In crabby news, I walked to work in the rain, which was fine, except I didn't wear rain boots, so my feet got wet, so I changed shoes when I got to the office, which is also fine, except I should have just worn the dang rain boots!
Gud, I hope you're feeling better today. Please at least post and let us know you're okay.
My mother has been having some problems with her hip, and said to me the other day that after sweeping all the leaves and doing other active things, she actually felt better!
Most of the time when my back is achy, taking a walk makes it feel better. Which annoys me, because I'd rather have an excuse to lie down on a heating pad.
Lol, Laura, yes I have totally been contemplating options from "using a rolling office chair" to "adult diapers". Made it downstairs this morning, albeit later than normal. May call out sick after a meeting in a few minutes. My head hurts.
Also waiting for Gud to check in. Has anyone seen him posting anywhere else yesterday or today?
Most of the time when my back is achy, taking a walk makes it feel better. Which annoys me, because I'd rather have an excuse to lie down on a heating pad.
Annoying! Heating pads for all!
But again, not as annoying as meara's broken leg. I wish I could magick you an elevator.
