Day 3 - 305 -- Disrupted by Outsiders

The morning began with a bang! I heard some scratching and then some banging around and blamed the neighbours. When I heard a metallic ring, I got up to investigate. Outside the window  a scaffold was being built. I was going to have a shower, but there was a man standing on the other side of the window. Once I was dressed for outside, I went to find out what was up. They clearly were roofers, but no one let me know they were planning to work on this house today -- not the company or the landlord (who told me they wouldn't arrive until next summer). These guys didn't even phone or ring the darn doorbell. What is up with that? It isn't unusual for roofers, it seems, after moaning about this abrupt start to my day to others at work. The workers will be back again tomorrow and hopefully will be completed by end of day.

I had to take the furry one with me to the office since he'd lose his mind if alone in a house with nail guns, loud voices and thumping above his head. Poor boy found the office a bit stressful, but he was much less jumpy than he'd been at home. He'll have to come with me again tomorrow and stay crated under the desk while I meet with folks in the office. It will be a long day since the workers are here until supper time and I have a longer meeting at the end of the afternoon. It is also the early day tomorrow with an 8:15 class, but will need some extra time to settle the furry friend before I head to class. Another day of adventure to be sure.

A song about strange goings on outside the windows came to mind today. It fits the hallowe'en theme, too. The song and video made history when first broadcast during a soft drink commercial. The dance has a bit of a cult following. I've chosen the longer version video -- a mini movie for your Hallowe'en viewing pleasure. Enjoy!

Thriller -- Michael Jackson