Friday morning

So, I went to Walmart, on the 3rd of the month when everyone gets their disability check.  I took a Uber, it was fine going there. 

They had a line roped off but the store was already open.  They disinfected my cart when I went in which I thought was a nice gesture. 

I checked out the food section and got some canned foods.  By this time Ron had decided he didn't want to be a vegetarian anymore.  Otherwise I would have got him the "burgers", some cheese, mustard, and whole wheat buns. 

I got everything on my list, got more cat food and treats.  I have found it best to feed them all the Iams urinary formula.  Everyone likes it and I don't have to worry about Biscuit.  It isn't cheap but I would rather do it this way.  I also got some backyard cookout treats. 

I didn't need anything else except the headphones.  I got 3 likely looking pair (Ron had given me money for the headphones, my ride, and $40 for my account on top of that). 

I got Ron some chicken strips since he is eating chicken, then checked out with a cashier I like.  The line was longer but I would rather wait and get someone good. 

It looked like a yellow cab convention with all the contractor Metrolift drivers picking up the elderly and disabled clients from the Walmart.  I didn't say Hi to the drivers because at least one has come down with the virus. 

I called a Uber.  She came very quickly and drove me home fast.  BUT it was the woman who doesn't "let" me use her trunk.  I was annoyed and showed it.  SHE got an attitude and then called Uber while I was loading everything.  I think she was trying to get ahead of anything I might say about her. 

The way I see it, if I am hiring a vehicle I am hiring the whole thing.  The one exception would be the United Cab driver from years ago, he was very disabled and used a set of arm crutches to get around and kept them in the back seat.  I was fine with that, we both were, and had no problem sitting next to the crutches and the driver not helping us.  Because he couldn't. 

But this I thought was just rude, she acted like I was putting her out by asking her to take me home.  The way I saw it I was paying for a service and I was not getting it.  I was fine loading and unloading by myself because I didn't want the vegetables crushed. 

So I didn't say much and Uber kept her on hold until after I got dropped off.  I don't know what the Uber policy is on trunks, are they supposed to always be available to the client or is it up to the driver?  I would be interested to hear and it will inform my attitude. 

I was glad I was wearing a mask because I am NOT good at hiding my emotions.  We got home and I unloaded everything, she wished me a fake cheerful goodbye, and left. 

I thought to myself I have a temper, it is up, I am going to wait a while before I do anything with Uber.  After the ride you are supposed to review the driver and give them a tip.  The trip was $9.  I was going to give her 5 before the trunk thing but decided I would leave $3, still fair but not generous either. 

Because she did come quick, and got me home safer than many of the paratransit drivers. 

I try to be logical and not reactive.  I got everything put away, gave Ron his chicken, sat down and ate my ice cream. 

I had thought to leave 3 stars, if they have an average below 4.5 they get in trouble and she would likely if I did that.  But she was calling dispatch and telling them I was a royal bitch, I was sure. 

I decided I would leave 4 stars.  Because she came quick and got me home alive, and the vehicle was in good shape. 

The app wanted to know why, I marked "professionalism" which I thought was fair.  They didn't have a "wouldn't let me use the trunk" button.  So Uber and her can figure that out, I am a platinum level and had a 4.98 rating before this, so clearly not a troublemaker. 

Ron is happy with his new headphones.  He is listening to talk radio.  The kids are kicking the soccer ball next door, they were quiet for weeks but have suddenly started it up several times a day.  All those kids cooped up in that little house plus the day care kids, I am sure it is Not Fun.  So I am trying to be understanding.  I throw the ball back when I see it in my yard, if I am dressed. 

I took my pills so I don't have to worry about that, and I did them up yesterday so good for 2 weeks.  I have my phone appointment in about 10 days - hopefully I can plan it so I pay the electric bill and get my medication all in one trip.  And I am absolutely asking for 3 months. 

Cleo got on the couch next to me, I didn't see her as I was looking at the screen, came up next to me and began licking my elbow!  So cute!  We did some petting and I got the treats from my bedroom and brought them back to the computer desk.  I gave her some quietly so Baby Girl wouldn't come and bully them away from Cleo.  She happily ate them and wanted more petting.  It is really hard to see her as the same cat that didn't want any petting at all, who would flee in terror from any human.  Now she comes up to me for attention. 

Torbie figured it out and got up, meowed at me, and I gave her some treats.  Biscuit got himself trapped in the garage, I let him out, he got on the couch and wanted treats too.  Word got out fast. 

I really have some precious babies.  I didn't see Spotty he likes to sleep in my bedroom, though. 

I am going to take a nap in a little bit.