Friday, February 26, 2021

2021 Piles on More

 One week ago - 2/19/21 - at 2:30 am, Ray leaped out of bed after hearing banging.  I sleep like I'm dead - slow to react. 

I hear shouting. Ray runs back in to the bedroom to grab his gun and has his phone.  I am up - hear shouting and then Ray says, "You broke the glass. Get away, get away. I have a gun and I've called the police."  I hear more noise. 

I am up, reach out into the kitchen to get my phone, and retreat to the bedroom closet to call 911. Police are headed our way. They keep me on the line. I can see the reflection of flashing lights.  Meanwhile, Ray had also called and was on the line to tell them they drove by the house (crap - turns out GPS said our house was at the end of the block)

Meanwhile, the dude was bleeding. He was not trying to reach in or open the door. Ray said he kept saying, "This is my house. Let me in."  He did not run when the police flew by or finally walked back to the house.  They took him face down.  Said he was totally intoxicated. 

The police were very professional. They got our story.  I had to excuse myself - I am a crier and a barfer.  I was shaking.  Ray stayed cool.  Once the police left, we swept up glass and Ray secured the busted front door area.  Holy crap, my blog friends.   

In bed at 3:30 - I think I fell asleep. Ray slept fitfully. We were both awake at 7 am and watched Aussie Open (yea - Naomi - good job)

Talk about wired, tired, and feeling on edge.  Our morning was disrupted - I did laundry just to do something.  I talked to my Dad and family, texted friends - lots of support.  Same for Ray. 

We went to our fave Tex-Mex place for lunch and had grande margaritas.  Chilled out and ate well. 

Home at 2 to collapse in front of the TV and we both slept, total decompression - awoke at 5 pm. 

It's now 10 pm  Sat evening as I write this. I think we are okay and under control. 

Well, then after midnight, Ray leaped up on edge again.... false alarm. Whew!

But - I gotta say - I am DONE with 2021 already.  Done with Feb, done with winter, done with it all. 

We are lucky, fortunate, and in the scheme of the world we have it great.  BUT - enough already. 

12 comments:

  1. Hi Joanne - yes you've certainly been through it recently ... thank goodness the two of you are there together. Sounds like he's (the burglar) got a serious problem of some sort ... but most definitely not what you need right now. With thoughts for a calmer life ahead ... all the best - Hilary

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    1. thanks much. It's been quite a time and test for us, that's for sure. Whew!!!

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  2. Holy, cow! What a freak and crazy night. Glad the guy didn't get inside.

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  3. Holy moley! That is NOT what I expected... at all. Not sure why I thought your intruder was an animal... What you guys went through was much much scarier. (Now I'm wondering if I shouldn't have kept at least ONE gun...) I'm glad Ray is such a good protector.

    Yep, 2021 is NOT off to a great start. Let's hope it gets a whole heckuva lot better... and soon. Take care.

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    1. Thanks. I think I wrote you "visitor" - all up for interpretation. Whew! Ray did great. I'm not a gun person at all, but I trusted Ray would handle it correctly. Nerves on edge for sure.

      Have a good weekend

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  4. How terrifying Joanne. I would have been hopeless in that situation. Hope all goes well for your both.
    Take care and safe.
    Yvonne.

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    1. I'm pretty hopeless, hence the retreat to the closet. Yikes. We'll be okay. Thanks!

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  5. My goodness!! I'd be totally freaked out and wouldn't be able to call anybody even. So glad you guys are safe!!

    I too wish these hell spawned years would just pack up and disappear pronto!

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    1. thanks. It's been quite a week or two. Ugh

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  6. Oh my goodness! What a horrendous shock to go through. I'm glad you're both safe and the police responded promptly. And so very glad you didn't have a second attempt. Sending hugs!

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    1. thanks. We are still on alert but calming more daily

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