Seeing things you don’t want to see
Everyone does stuff in the private spaces of home. Most never want other people to know about their past-times but
Read MoreDiary of a mad homeowner
The trials and tribulations of fixing up a house filled with character but not much else
Author: barbara
MUD and other fun stuff
MUD stands for make-up-day. A MUD day to catch up on routes that may be behind and it also gives
Read MoreGetting in trouble
Getting in trouble is inevitable for meter readers. When it’s your job to go in people’s yards, homes and businesses,
Read MoreAn explanation
I suppose I should explain this sudden barrage of posts about being a meter reader for Public Service years ago.
Read MoreThe children
Summer was a dreaded time for meter readers because the kids were home from school. Kids like to do things
Read MoreThe animals
No matter whether the route is suburban or urban, animals are always there. Like many other meter readers I used
Read MoreAnother story for Drew
Reading gas and electric meters for Public Service five days a week was a physical challenge. We worked in all
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Sun/Rain/Snow/More Snow
The same old song played again – more snow for the Conifer area. It’s the middle of May and the
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Custom wood cutter
I cut a lot of firewood. Mostly it’s me versus a long piece of wood that needs cut into smaller
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