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My New Gig During the Pandemic

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My New Gig During the Pandemic

 

We cancelled the regular maid service for our home to avoid those personal contacts during the stay at home period. Chef Dolores handed me the instructions for the new vacuum cleaner and assigned the vacuuming tasks to me. She said she would do the dusting. The new routine is to vacuum downstairs on Mondays and upstairs on Tuesdays.

Today, Chef Dolores is treating me to a Southern Comfort Old Fashioned for our happy hour at home and will be serving lamb chops for dinner. Life is good.

 

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Dandelion, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA
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Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Roy, when you are done, I have some vacuuming for you too!  :-)  My least favorite chore.

Apr 13, 2020 01:18 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I hate to admit how much I have enjoyed these stay at home orders for the most part.  There was a couple rainy days that I could have done without.  But, today, we are in the 70s, blue skies and sunny.  I've been working out in my yard.

Apr 13, 2020 02:42 PM
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

We are thinning out and de cluttering during our mandatory Staycation !!!

Apr 13, 2020 04:32 PM
Lauren Williams, CPO

Michael J. Perry I went through my pantry for the first time in I don't know how long. Lauren

Apr 13, 2020 04:36 PM
Ray Henson
eXp Realty of California, Inc. (lic. #01878277) - Elk Grove, CA
Realtor

Chef Dolores definitely treats you right with an old fashioned and lamb chops!  Enjoy them!

Apr 13, 2020 05:22 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Roy - good luck in your new position as the Kelley King of Housekeeping:  Vacuum Specialist.  I think Chef Dolores is a wise employer who knows how to quickly reward her workers with a treat.  

Apr 13, 2020 07:51 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Roy... when you're done with the vacuuming, how about doing my house? I'll be happy to serve you a nice lunch.

Apr 14, 2020 05:43 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Chef Dolores sure takes good care of the help!  I hope that you are cleaning to her standard.

Apr 14, 2020 07:33 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Roy,

Good for you.  And good for Chef Dolores for rewarding the help with a great meal.  Enjoy!  A

Apr 14, 2020 07:44 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Roy, I do the cooking, vacuuming and a little more but I like your chef reward to you.  Wonder how I can get my wife to do that.

Apr 14, 2020 09:44 AM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Hello Roy Kelley, many of us had to change roles, I hope you're enjoying your new gig.  

Apr 14, 2020 12:12 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Roy- It seems that Chef Dolores knows how to treat her housekeeping staff!!!!  Love the lamb chops!

Apr 14, 2020 12:16 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I am happy to report that I have completed my Monday and Tuesday vacuuming assignments. Chef Dolores cleaned the kitchen and the bathrooms. We may have the cleanest house on the block.

Apr 14, 2020 12:40 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Roy, Good for you to be helping out with some chores. It's good exercise also. Chef Delores know how to keep you happy too!

Apr 15, 2020 04:44 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks so much for stopping by. It is always good to hear from you.

Apr 15, 2020 07:42 AM
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