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Tuesday, July 3, 2012

I'm Miserable

What better way to start off the week than to rant, I ask you? It is so hot here in Chitown, I start to cook in my own sweat after walking out my front door. WTF Mother Nature? The US Fourth of July holiday is tomorrow and as I live in the hood, it's time for me to once again play my annual game, "Firecracker or Gunfire?"Most times I can tell, but there are times where it's pretty difficult because I'm not listening close enough or the noise is too far away. Judging by some of the booms, I'm pretty convinced that the people down the block own a cannon and that they've been re-enacting Gettysburg. Nice to know I live in a state where fireworks possession is illegal.

I've been having my mom stay with me because, are you ready for this Imaginarians? Her central air unit was stolen. Yep, you read that right. Her central air unit was stolen. Those little thieving rats came and pried the whole damn thing right off of its platform. And her homeowners insurance has been ever so helpful. She's a 66 year old asthmatic with heart problems and we get  "a/c is a privilege, not a medical necessity or a vital part of the home itself, therefore we cannot cover  a replacement central air unit." Really? Since when does homeowners insurance get to decide what is medically necessary for someone?

And I must apologize for not being around. My brain has been absolute mush because of this heat. I want to thank you for all the support you showed to author Deatri King-Bey when she was here. You all are the best.

I'll be back tomorrow with a holiday edition of the Insecure Writers Support Group and in the meantime, I'm going to try and stay cool.
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29 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughJuly 3, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    They stole her AC unit? That is so wrong! Yes, the Aussies are freezing down under and we are about to bake here.

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    1. UnknownJuly 4, 2012 at 5:15 AM

      Oh for a cold front right about now. Yep, the ripped the entire unit off of the platform in the backyard. Probably sold it for scrap. There're all kinds of yards around here offering money for metal and wiring.

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  2. DEZMONDJuly 3, 2012 at 5:38 AM

    ah, you need to inform Victor of those thieves! He will catch them in his firewagon and bring the AC back!
    It's been 117*F for a week now here, and it will be like that for the whole month. I swear I feel like Lawrence of Arabia or a Bantu man from Central Africa, I might even start growing bananas in this climate!

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    1. UnknownJuly 4, 2012 at 5:18 AM

      Yes, I should get Victor. My hot fireman will take care of those rats. ;)

      Bananas? LOL I know what you mean. I keep expecting to see a lion or zebra around here. Hopefully, it will cool off for us soon.

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  3. AnonymousJuly 3, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    Stay cool my friend. And I'm mad to hear about the stolen AC. That's really bad karma for whoever took it.

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    1. UnknownJuly 4, 2012 at 5:19 AM

      Thanks, Stephen. And you're right, that is very bad karma. Stealing an elderly woman's a/c, heck stealing anyone's in heat like this.

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  4. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and JoyJuly 3, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    Wow. That is horrible that somebody stole your Mom's A/C. I've been watching the news about the horrible heatwave, Mel, and feel for you. I hope that things cool down immediately and that your Mom gets a replacement ASAP.

    Kathy M.

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    1. UnknownJuly 4, 2012 at 5:20 AM

      Thank you, Kathy. I'm just glad I live someplace that does have air so that she can relax and breathe easily. My roommate has been awesome.

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  5. Pearson ReportJuly 3, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    I can't believe the a/c story - you need to let those *insert really foul words here* know you'll be blogging about them and that the rest of us will help it go viral...I mean really, it's part of your mother's home - there is no excuse for them not paying to replace it. Time to find another insurance company.

    WOW, that just boiled my blood and I'm not even dealing with "the hot" like you!

    If I could package up some of this freezing rain I'd willingly send it your way and do a swap - right about now I think most of us here would take a few days of scorching heat! (but just a few days).

    I'll be thinking of you and your mom and hoping things work out. And...as an added measure I've just hexed the thief -this could get ugly - my hexes are n-a-s-t-y!

    Hugs, Jenny

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    1. UnknownJuly 4, 2012 at 5:23 AM

      You rock, Jenny! I love a good nasty hex. And perhaps you can hex that insurance company. ;)

      Freezing rain, did you say. Oh for a cold front and few icy showers right now. Too bad we can't swap weather for a few days.

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    2. Pearson ReportJuly 4, 2012 at 11:12 AM

      Consider the insurance company hexed! (made it a doozy)

      And today, the arrival of summer has been announced by way of a lovely blue sky - doubt the temperature will rival yours though - but here, one never gets their hopes up too high when a bit of blue sneaks through...Mother Nature is such a tease. (want to say bitch, but don't want to ruin her "blue" mood) *grin*

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  6. Maynard MorrisseyJuly 3, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    same here in Austria. it's hotter than hell, almost unbearable.
    Last week we had 38 degrees Celsius (=100 Fahrenheit) broke the record for the highest Austrian June temperature ever!

    wtf? they stole the whole air unit? thieving bastards :-/

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    1. UnknownJuly 4, 2012 at 5:26 AM

      OMG, so much for my vision of cool mountain valleys. I've been picturing Austria as part of my cool off mentality. Man, it's like Mother Nature is out to fry us or something.

      Thieving bastards is definitely a good term for them. ;)

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  7. UnknownJuly 3, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    That sucks! I don't do well in the heat, I blame the Welsh blood; we're not used to high temps.

    I hope the insurers grow a heart and see reason :)

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    1. UnknownJuly 4, 2012 at 5:29 AM

      LOL I hear you. I know I'm not built for these temps.

      Thanks! We're working with someone from the city to try and get my mom some assistance.

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  8. Maurice MitchellJuly 3, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    Melissa, living in Arizona I can tell your Mom she is dead wrong. They were made of tougher stuff back then though.
    - Maurice Mitchell
    The Geek Twins | Film Sketchr
    @thegeektwins | @mauricem1972

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    1. UnknownJuly 4, 2012 at 5:32 AM

      I think we could handle the heat better if there wasn't so much humidity. That's what makes it hard for my mom to breathe. I grew up with out air conditioning, but now that I am old, forget about it. LOL

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  9. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comJuly 3, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    Grrr, I'm enraged for you and your mom. That is outrageous. So sorry. I hope you're both staying as cool as possible. If I lived closer, I'd take you for ice-cream in a well air conditioned place. In fact, we'd live there until the heatwave ended.

    Hang tough.
    xoRobyn

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    1. UnknownJuly 4, 2012 at 5:35 AM

      Aww... Thanks Robyn.

      Ice cream in air conditioning sounds awesome. We could hideout there for the rest of the summer as far as I'm concerned. ;)

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  10. BotanistJuly 3, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    This is wrong in so many ways. Never mind "medically necessary", I thought home insurance was there to protect your home and your belongings regardless. This sounds like a callous attempt to wriggle out of paying...which is darned typical of insurance :(

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    1. UnknownJuly 4, 2012 at 5:39 AM

      Thank you! It seems like we pay for this insurance only to have them deny every claim. And this is my mom's first claim in like ten years. It seems like insurance companies are more interested in being a business like McDonald's rather than a safety net.

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  11. StephanieJuly 3, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    How awful! How could an insurance company do that. It's their job to compensate for all lost property. What weasels.

    I hope you can find a way to stay cool, and may all popping noises you hear be accompanied by pretty lights in the sky rather than bullets. Happy 4th of July.

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    1. UnknownJuly 4, 2012 at 5:42 AM

      Thanks, Stephanie. So far the popping as mostly been firecrackers. we had an incident with the old man down the street and his pistol. He got too excited when the Sox beat the Yankees last Friday.

      And I agree, insurance companies are weasels. :)

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  12. Craig EdwardsJuly 3, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    Larcenous bastards! I hope they choke on that a/c unit! And I hate insurance companies too, by the by. "Yes, let's take your money month after month after month - now you need to make a claim - watch us go to work - doing everything humanly possible to dance out of giving you any money!" HATE them.

    It's been murderously hot here too - hope you can find a cool spot to "chill out" as Ahnuld's Mr. Freeze would say...

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    1. UnknownJuly 4, 2012 at 5:45 AM

      LMAO! I love that rant, Mr. Edwards. You should do it more often. ;) And thanks, I love that term "larcenous bastards." It definitely fits in with my invectives, although a tad cleaner. LOL

      Oh for a Mr. Freeze gun right about now. They can keep me on ice til summer is over.

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  13. FilmMatticJuly 3, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    Sorry to hear of your recent troubles, Mel. I did have to chuckle at your description of the local "fireworks" display as a "Gettysburg reenactment." If any woman could persevere through such struggles, it is you. I have the utmost confidence in your fierce resolve. Keep on smilin'!

    P.S. With all these oppressive heat, I figure it's about time to greenlight a sequel to Spike Lee's Do The Right Thing. I dare ask: Does any film cause more sweat?

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    1. UnknownJuly 4, 2012 at 5:50 AM

      Thank you very much, Matt. Your praise heartens me as I hide here in my air conditioned house while battle rages down the block. I expect to see Pickett's charge at any moment.

      Yep, I could totally see Lee sequel here. That movie makes me sweat just thinking about it.

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  14. dolorahJuly 3, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    Any excuse not to pay a bill . .

    But I am shocked that someone would actually steal the unit.

    ........dhole

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    1. UnknownJuly 4, 2012 at 5:51 AM

      Absolutely!

      They stole the unit for scrap most likely. They way they pried that thing off the platform. There were broken parts left. Around here there are all kinds of scrap yards that pay for metal and stuff.

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