Perils of hosting REO Open House
So picture this scenario: I get the key out of the lockbox which is located on the gas meter on the garage side of the house. Walk across the driveway and because of a two inch separation and height difference between the driveway and the walkway to the entrance of the house, you guessed it...slip, fall, twist ankle, face plant on the concrete - major OUCH! Partner scrapes me off the ground. Did I mention that it's always a good idea to partner with someone? Ankle starts looking like a grapfruit. Bank Owned property, hum, there are no appliances in the kitchen, which means, no ice for the ankle. But wait! There is a swimming pool and the water is cold. Excellent! Put foot and ankle in 50 degree water to stop the throbbing and swelling.
We have a great turnout, by the way. To make a long story short....
A few days later at the doctor's office, I'm showing off my leg that has all kinds of purple colors running from toes to knee. I'm explaining what happened and the smart move to improvise by using the pool's cold water. Doctor orders X-rays and leaves the examination room. Okay, let me tell you that I am a real whimp when it comes to needles and apparently the Doctor has duly noted this fact on my chart. Nurse shows up and in a flash zaps me with a Tetanus shot. Doctor comes back in the room all smiles while I'm protesting. "What the heck was that for?" That's for putting your foot in the REO pool and for not taking a cooler with ice to one of your Open Houses.
Ha! No sympathy for doing REO Open Houses. In case you were wondering......yes, the foot is broken.
