February 20, 2026

Meeting in the Middle


Yesterday morning I took Charlie out for a walk and was surprised to see of a variety of work vehicles lined up along the street. They were different colors with different logos, so it seemed unlikely that they were there a single home repair job. I counted 14 vehicles, mostly pickup trucks, and there could’ve been more parked around the corner.

There was a meeting going on in the middle of the street. I assume most of these people are contractors. A man was addressing them, probably someone from the town public works department.


Then they walked down the street looking at the curb inlets for the storm drains. I don’t know whether the town is soliciting bids for repairs or whether they’re going to gather a crowd to try to tackle all these jobs at one time.

It would’ve been more fun if this had been a flash mob, and music had started, and all these people would’ve danced!  For now, I’m calling this a “tour de sewer.” 

7 comments:

  1. I see I'm not the only one with imagination and a sense of humor. :-)

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  2. I hope that errant odours from the tour de sewer did not diminish the pleasure of the moment.

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  3. What a fun thing if they had danced...one of those dances where everyone lines up and does the same steps...can't remember what they are called. Have to wear cowboy boots!

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  4. Hehe, YES, a flash mob would have been really funny! But you're probably right in your assumption that the city is getting quotes for repairs or even gathering a larger group of tradespeople to speed up the work...
    All the best, Traude
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  5. ...you should have started to sing!

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  6. It looks strange! Take care, enjoy your day and weekend.

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  7. They waited until they were through with the sewer tour and then they danced for joy.

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