About 7 A.M. this past Friday ‘Stony’, my infamous border who set up residence in my right kidney since sometime last year, unceremoniously left the premises.
I say unceremoniously because for all the whoopla I was expecting and set myself up for, that little lodger departed with barely a chance to crack my hardcore pain killers prescribed by the doctor.
Those of you who have followed my adventures with Stony since the end of November last year know full well that I’d mentally prepared myself for some pretty uncomfortable moments in the hopes that Stony would just leave without a fight. Who would have thought that he wanted the same thing?
As I look at him now in his new little plastic condo, I am amazed that he didn’t put up more of a fight. He’s actually a little bigger than what I thought he’d be; but then again, he would seem to be a pretty seasoned veteran. It would be a much harder task to determine exactly when he moved in than when he moved out.
As I mentioned in a previous post, I had been having some strange and on-going discomfort for the past couple of weeks or so; but not so unlike times before. A couple of visits to the doctor in February ruled out possible infections, and blood tests all came back favorably. So I was left with only one obvious choice….I was on Stony’s time clock whether I liked it or not.
He was an annoying tenant…boisterous at times…even belligerent. But I held fast to the rules I set up between tenant and landlord, and told him he was going to have to leave if he kept up his conduct. Apparently I can take pains-in-the-ass as well as anyone.
In that one final bawdy night of sleepless discomfort, a warm bath, and some minor medication, Stony and I parted company. He was evicted. Do I hear an echo in here?
I can only hope he wasn’t devious enough to leave anyone behind.
Oh, I feel for you! I've been through it twice and it's not something I ever hope to repeat.
Posted by: Average Jane | March 03, 2008 at 09:17 AM
You saved it right? Picture please.
Glad your boarder left and wasn't as big a pain as you thought. Good people deserve good things.
Posted by: GoingLikeSixty | March 03, 2008 at 09:22 AM
I’m so relieved that ‘stony’ has been evicted at last! Reading this account reminds me of something I heard recently about someone famous (I can't for life of me remember who right now) selling their ‘stone’ on eBay for some ridiculous sum of money like a million dollars and donating the money to charity. So strange … but it seems you’re keeping yours in a plastic case, right?
Hugs and blessings,
Posted by: storyteller | March 03, 2008 at 10:17 AM
Joy,
I'm so happy that Stony has left the building.....
As the old saying goes:
"Better an empty house than a bad tenant."
Posted by: Nancy | March 03, 2008 at 03:07 PM
I'll bet that's a relief. Glad to hear of Stony's exit.
Posted by: Betty | March 03, 2008 at 04:02 PM
Yeee haah
Posted by: jen | March 03, 2008 at 09:09 PM
YEAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!
I'm so glad you're free of the little creep! It's good to get back to normal, hmmmm??
Congratulations on the eviction.
Posted by: buffy | March 03, 2008 at 09:10 PM
Hallelujah and Amen! I'm sure you'll be feeling much better!
Posted by: Kay Dennison | March 03, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Oh, let's hope he hasn't left any friends behind either! I'm glad that's over for you.
Posted by: kenju | March 03, 2008 at 11:55 PM
You know, Joy I swear everybody's so happy, even the cat's purring louder!
Posted by: Nancy | March 04, 2008 at 08:10 AM
:)
So glad he decided to leave!!
Junie
Posted by: junie | March 04, 2008 at 08:50 AM
Hi, joy. That is totally wonderful, good news. I also really enjoyed reading your fun story about something that was probably not so much fun but certainly turned out well in the end. You happy; me happy.
Posted by: Roberta S | March 04, 2008 at 12:35 PM
Great news you are now stoneyless. That too is a word!
Posted by: Vanda | March 04, 2008 at 05:05 PM
So happy for you to find a different residence for Stony -- inconsiderate, ungrateful little boogar. He sounds just egotistical enough to have wanted you all to himself -- no room for friends.
Posted by: joared | March 04, 2008 at 06:00 PM
I am actually terrified of that happening to me. I'm happy it's a thing of the 'passed' now!
Posted by: Travelinoma | March 04, 2008 at 10:48 PM
Great news! Are you going to sell it on ebay ala W. Shatner?
Posted by: elsie | March 05, 2008 at 06:22 AM
Hi Joy, so pleased to hear your god news, as far as I know my lodger is still there but he has cut right back on the wild party's so I'm coping pretty well, now if I can just loose the lower back pain (not related) I'll be a happy camper too.
Posted by: Peter | March 05, 2008 at 06:52 AM
Glad for you. Good news.
Our pastor is going through the same thing. His stone won't leave, either. Poor guy.
Posted by: Paul Nichols | March 06, 2008 at 07:15 AM
Dear Joy ~~ So glad to hear that your stone has left the building without too much stress. And I hope you didn't leave any little friends behind. I hope the snow has gone and the weather warmer for you.
Take care, Love, Merle.
Posted by: Merle | March 07, 2008 at 05:33 AM
And good bye!
Cas
glad to hear Stony has changed residences.
Posted by: cassie-b | March 07, 2008 at 11:02 AM
Whoopee! (I know you mentioned it in your email!) What a fantastic thing it is to be able to announce to the world in such style that Stoney has left the building! Good for you.
Posted by: Liz | March 09, 2008 at 01:31 PM