Chad can strike up a conversation with people everywhere he goes. Some of the things he tells me are so funny. No matter where he’s working, he has a story to tell about someone (or an animal) he’s met. I’ve probably told some of these stories before but there was a stray dog somewhere they were working. For Chad’s lunch, he brings tuna fish, two boiled eggs and a couple more things. He told me this dog kept coming up to them and he looked hungry so every day Chad would give the dog his boiled eggs.
He was working somewhere and a lady came out and was talking to them. She raises some kind of heirloom pigs. We’ve both ordered pigs (for the freezer – not for pets) from her.
Chad is still down in Texas and sadly, a few have made life miserable for some and the news is reporting that many of the workers say they will never go back to Texas to help. Chad has heard about the issues but so far, he hasn’t been affected but I’ll be glad when he gets out of there.
Chad sent me a link to an article about an old guy (93) who had been inducted into the Texas Rodeo Hall of Fame. Chad told me the power was out in this area. Chad saw the old guy sitting out on his porch. It was time for Chad to take a break so he walked over and asked the guy if he could use a bottle of cold water. He told Chad that would be nice so Chad handed him one and the old guy started talking to Chad, telling him all about his rodeo days and invited Chad in to see his trophies, belt buckles, etc.
Chad was really interested in the old guy’s stories and I’m sure the old guy enjoyed having someone to talk to for a few minutes.
I love the way Chad talks to everyone and he really loves hearing other stories they have to tell and I think those people know he’s truly interested in hearing what they have to say.
I don’t know if it was yesterday or Monday when Chad talked to the guy. I asked Chad today if the power is back on for the old man and Chad said “Yes”. That makes me happy. The power would have been back on whether Chad talked to the man and shared a bottle of water but hopefully the man felt like Chad was a good guy and appreciated the job he was there doing.
Jo says
Judy, I have to thank you for the witch hazel mosquito recipe. I am generally a pincushion all summer for the biters. Mixed up a batch, and so far, it is working! No crazy chemicals or smells. Hope it continues to work!
judy.blog@gmail.com says
I hope it continues to work for you too. Thank you for letting me know. I always appreciate feedback.
Sara F says
I’m sure the old man appreciated someone being interested enough to stop and chat. Those conversations with strangers probably make Chad’s life so rich and interesting.
judy.blog@gmail.com says
I will talk to most anyone but I’ve always loved visiting with old people so it makes me happy that Chad does it too. I’m old now but I’m not lonely. I can only hope that if ever I am lonely, someone will take the time to chat with me a bit.
Elaine/MuddlingThrough says
I am so sorry some of the people working here to restore power have been mistreated. I’m sure you know that there are always some rotten apples waiting to spoil the bunch! Most of the people here really appreciate these men who have left their homes to come here and help restore power to our homes. I know we do. We had a crew show up yesterday with Kentucky license plates. I can assure you we were glad to see them! And now, thanks to them we are up and running again. We were without power since Beryl roared through here on the 8th. Ten days. Thank God for a whole house natural gas generator!
judy.blog@gmail.com says
I spent 7 days without power in Lake Charles one January after an ice storm and about 10 days without power after a tornado in Kentucky so I know what it feels like. It’s easy to get impatient but violence hurts everyone. Even back in 1997 in Lake Charles, there were some causing problems for the workers. It’s ridiculous that people act that way. I’m glad you have your power back and glad you were able to stay fairly comfortable.