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Frustration with the wasps

September 27th, 2007 at 02:59 am

The update on the yellowjackets (I think that's what they are): they are still in the walls, and my father steadfastly, stubbornly refuses to let me call the exterminator because he does not think it's worth $275. Personally, I have to sleep in that room, and I would gladly pay more to have my walls stop buzzing and wasps landing on my pillow! I love my father dearly, but he is incredibly stubborn and set in his ways. He is a do-it-yourself-er, for all of his 73 years. He sprayed wasp spray into the hole and taped it over, which greatly maddened the wasps (judging by the very audible increase in buzzing) and may have killed a handful, but they are most definitely still there. I read online that spray is ineffective against a large nest (which could have several thousand wasps), as it only kills those it comes into contact with. I went been to the hardware store, who had nothing different (no dusts or poisons). When I told my father, he replied that there are more hardware stores and he will check them out tomorrow. Ugh. I have enlisted the help of my mother to try to talk him out of his stubbornness, although she just shrugged her shoulders and said "You know how he is!". I do. And he would be hurt and/or offended if I called the exterminator behind his back. Double Ugh.
Tomorrow I have my wisdom teeth out. Definitely not looking forward to that. I just had my last good solid food for a few days. I can't eat after midnight tonight, and I don't think I will be able to eat tomorrow after the surgery either. Looks like milkshakes and smoothies for a few days.
The update on DH's grandfather: he still is refusing a feeding tube, but has asked for pain medication. The doctor is giving him 5-7 days, most likely, unless something drastic changes for the better or worse. Still not able to swallow, in and out of sleep. Dh just returned after being there a few days - going back tomorrow or Friday to spend a few more days there. No word on the application yet that he submitted for the job. It's been a busy few days, and it's only going to get worse before it gets better...finance-wise, all things are in order, so at least we have no worries there.

4 Responses to “Frustration with the wasps”

  1. sfborges79 Says:
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    I'm sorry to hear about your DH's grandfather--I'm going through the same thing with my grandfather and it's so hard to see. He's also losing his ability to swallow and is refusing a feeding tube.
    And those wasps? Ugh!! I got the creeps when I read that! I can't even imagine!! How do you sleep?! Good luck on that end!!

  2. fern Says:
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    Sounds like you're stuck between a wasp and a hard place.

  3. jodi Says:
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    sfborges: My sympathy to you regarding your grandfather. I lost both of my grandparents rather suddenly, so this is a new experience watching someone lose their abilities slowly. He has been declining for more than a year now, both physically and mentally. I hope your grandfather remains as comfortable as possible and retains the ability to speak his mind.
    As far as sleeping, I have been spending some nights on the couch or in the guest room. If they are quietly buzzing, I can't hear them from my bed. But, they still do get into my room. Luckily, the are very docile. I have probably smashed or vacuumed up at least 50 and never been stung.

    fern: Ouch! You made me laugh Smile My jaw does not like that after my surgery! I appreciate the smile though.

  4. JanH Says:
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    Hope you are comfortable after your surgery! Good thoughts out to your DH's grandfather tonight. Hope he is comfortable, also. Keep giving us the buzz on the wasps......

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