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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsVERY Serious discussion. I am very rural.
I have a local handyman that rents an Apt in my large house. He enters the house 3 or so times a day; re-stocks firewood, turns lights on or off. He has been doing this for 5 years.
He attends a church that had services last week. This week he admitted to me that even though they were not legally able to attend services they got together and hugged.
My father is the ONLY person I have been in contact with for 2 weeks other than him. My father is 81 and has COPD related to work at Sandia Labs in the '80's.
I'm not sure what I am asking - but is my disgust with his ignorance warranted???? I want him GONE
Cuz I want my dad to live - at 81 with COPD he has no chance if he gets it....................................
I am sure many ppl r in a similar boat - dealing with the idiot that ignores reality.
Captain Zero
(6,811 posts)They should shutter it
alittlelark
(18,890 posts)Thanks
Phoenix61
(17,006 posts)the house. Id hes too stupid to keep himself safe you dont really have much choice.
Demonaut
(8,919 posts)MLAA
(17,300 posts)I would make sure she got groceries etc. but she could have no contact with anyone but us. Her choice, but no exceptions. Otherwise she could do what she wanted and we would talk on the phone.
alittlelark
(18,890 posts)MLAA
(17,300 posts)and knows how serious his recent bouts of health troubles makes him extremely high risk, so I trust her. However she knows she can change her mind and stop coming over anytime. In fact, she said several times in the last 2 days she is getting tired of being in quarantine after a little over a week. I let her know that it is likely to be at least a couple more months and if she wants to start going places we will talk on the phone. I believe she will tell me soon she is ready to go that route.
exboyfil
(17,863 posts)today and talked with her outside. My daughter works in a hospital and lives at home with us. I figure we are going to get it eventually. She gets it - we will get it. I am working from home, and actually am not interacting with anyone.
My brother in law strongly advised his parents (my above mentioned MIL) to stop with the social interactions. At 80 they are still very active with church and other community activities. They took the hint. By the way he is a PhD microbiologist who works with viruses. I am so glad he talked to them.
Our pastor had a very nice online service today. We are fortunate to have him.
alittlelark
(18,890 posts)exboyfil
(17,863 posts)My mom has COPD as well. She lives in Florida. We were planning to see her in April (my wife and I were going to drive with the dogs and my daughters already have tickets).
drray23
(7,634 posts)We used it tonight, pretty cool as you can have several live camera streams at once from all your relatives or friends.
Demovictory9
(32,457 posts)jrthin
(4,836 posts)wrong, I too would want him gone. As I tell my husband, no matter how diligent we practice safety measures, if other aren't doing the same, we are not safe.
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alittlelark
(18,890 posts)Just go to any European cemetary,
dixiegrrrrl
(60,010 posts)Christian pastor who thought COVID-19 is just 'mass hysteria' is among the first in Virginia to die
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=13179274
alittlelark
(18,890 posts)The CRAY ............... it BURNS.......................
BamaRefugee
(3,483 posts)KY_EnviroGuy
(14,492 posts)I had to tell both my adult children if they bring that shit into my house, I'm likely a dead man and they're both sensible, grown smart people (Democrats, too).
There's just too much misinformation floating around now and much of it promoted by the right-wing to keep businesses afloat. Our public will have to be shaken very hard to get the vast majority into reality.
KY..........
customerserviceguy
(25,183 posts)that "Jaysus wouldn't let that happen, because my religion is the TRUE one."
alittlelark
(18,890 posts)AnotherDreamWeaver
(2,850 posts)But at least he is not in my house. I let someone bring a trailer on my land, in exchange for work cutting blackberries, bay trees and making the area more fire safe. I have Parkinson's and don't get around like I used to. He hasn't done the hours I asked per week and leaves almost daily. I told him I'm getting a lock for the gate, and if he doesn't think about saving his life I realize he isn't concerned about mine and the other man I have helping me. When I get the lock he will not get a key and where ever he is that's where he can stay.
edit for spelling.
alittlelark
(18,890 posts)AnotherDreamWeaver
(2,850 posts)AnotherDreamWeaver
(2,850 posts)this morning. I had someone go to the local hardware store and buy a lock. It's on the gate now. I gave the neighbors who have a need to know the combo.
Hope you are doing well and are able to resolve your situation.
Stay Well,
ADW
AnotherDreamWeaver
(2,850 posts)Drahthaardogs
(6,843 posts)Quote his gospel
"Do NOT put the Lord thy God to the test"
Then tellnhim to get the fuck.out for endangeringbyour dad
madville
(7,412 posts)If there isn't a reported presence in your area the risk is probably pretty low.
Crunchy Frog
(26,587 posts)I sure wouldn't risk a parent's life over it.
Crunchy Frog
(26,587 posts)I would tell him to leave. He is breaking the law and endangering the life of your father, he needs to be gone, he won't change. Imagine how you will feel if your father gets this and this guy is still there, that he was the cause. Get rid of him.
sarcasmo
(23,968 posts)Flaleftist
(3,473 posts)It sounds like his living quarters is separate. That shouldn't be an issue.