Hi Ed,
I'm so sorry you suffered as a result of our landlord's harmful,
insensitive actions. Next time I am @ BAPS/Sudo I will endeavor to get
someone to help me re-wash all the plates & cutlery.
Your comestible donations to Sudo and BAPS are super appreciated by our
collective community. I dont think any of it goes to waste, and I think I
speak for everyone when I say we love you and everything you do for all who
come to 2141. You are nothing less than a beneficent force of nature!
Best,
David
On Saturday, April 12, 2014, Ed Biow <biow(a)riseup.net> wrote:
I understand the landlard entered the premises a
couple of days ago and
gave folks 5 minutes to evacuate before setting off several bug bombs. I'm
pretty sure that kind of behavior is illegal without at least 24 hours
notice. I haven't noticed much sign of non-landlord related vermin in the
room, but I don't spend extended amounts of time at the space. When folks
objected to this intrusion I understand that the landlord set off one or
more foggers in a garbage can, which, of course, rather defeats the
purpose, particularly since Elliot bravely (if perhaps foolishly) took the
still fuming trash can outside, I hope he's OK.
Anywho, I stopped by the room last night to drop off a bag of bread and
hung around gabbing for 20-30 minutes and noticed that my exposed skin was
burning & itching and my lungs felt weird. I think I suffered from contact
dermatitis, I took a shower as soon as I got home and threw all of my
clothes in the laundry hamper even though I'd only been wearing them for a
week or two, but I'm still feeling a bit of intermittent tingling.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fogger
Personally, I suspect that a fair amount of the hoopla over exposure to
household chemicals is overblown, even neurotic is some cases, but given
the landlord's cavalier and abusive actions I surmise that he may have
visited during the middle of the night and set off a large number of TRFs.
Now I'm beginning to see why so many sudoers are agitating for a change of
venue. Cue the music: Dead Kennedys - Let's Lynch The Landlord (Lyrics in
Description Box) <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVDo_Ub-s9U>
So if this has not been done yet, I recommend that all utensils and plates
get washed and all surfaces get wiped down with a damp cloth.
http://insects.answers.com/pest-control/diy-pest-control-how-to-use-a-bug-b…
Clean Surfaces to Remove Residue
Upon returning to the area it is important to properly clean the pesticide
residue from all major surfaces. Counter tops, especially those that
encounter food, cookware, and/or dishes, should be wiped thoroughly with
warm soapy water. Carpets and rugs should be vacuumed, as should any cloth
furniture that was not covered prior to fogging the area. Bedcovers,
pillows, and any clothing left out during the treatment should be washed
with detergent and hot water. Wood and tile floors should be swept and
mopped to prevent pesticide particles from being shuffled up into the air.
In the meantime, I suggest not using utensils, cups, plates, etc. without
giving them a rinse first.
While we are on the subject of landlords, pests and food, I pick up a fair
amount of bread and pizza every Friday night from a local collective to
share with the community. If there are not a lot of demonstrations or
picnics scheduled for the weekend I typically drop off some of this bounty
at the sudoroom. Is this largess welcome? Does anyone have an opinion
about how much I should deposit, say 1 bag of bread, 10 pizzas or some such
number?
The devil take all landlards (except me),
Ed
"Let's Lynch The Landlord"
The Landlord's here to visit
They're blasting disco down below
Sez, "I'm doubling up the rent
Cos the building's condemned
You're gonna help me buy City Hall"
But we can, you know we can
Let's lynch the landlord man
I tell them 'turn on the water'
I tell 'em 'turn on the heat'
Tells me 'All you ever do is complain'
Then they search the place when I'm not here
But we can, you know we can
Let's lynch the landlord
Let's lynch the landlord man
There's rats chewin' up the kitchen
Roaches up to my knees
Turn the oven on, it smells like Dachau, yeah
Til the rain pours thru the ceiling
But we can, you know we can
Let's lynch the landlord man