Someone got bit by the Bitchy-Poo Bug today.

And I thought I was a scrooge ...

"Blah, blah, blah. This is Reagan, can I help you."

"This is Maria in suite 500. Can you please tell the tenant in suite 510 next to me to turn their Christmas light off at night?"

"I'm sorry, is there a problem."

"Well, I just think it's a fire hazard. They have decorations on there too and the lights could get too hot and cause a fire. My office is right next to their's and I have important documents in here."

Predicting her next comment, and knowing fullwell that we keep our Christmas lights on in the lobby and the owner is not going to take her demand request to heart, "I see."

"I think the whole building should turn their decorations off at night. Don't you think it's a fire hazard?"

"Well, I just don't see how it's any different than everyone having their lights on all day."

"Well, there are people here all day. If a fire starts, someone will smell the smoke."

"We have a sprinkler system set up in all of our buildings that is triggered by smoke and also alerts the fire department immediately if it makes you feel any better."

With a distinct tone in her voice now, "Well, I guess if you don't think it's a fire hazard, then I just won't worry about it anymore then."

"I'll definitely relay your message to the property manager and let her know about your concerns. Have a great day."

I expect that I will be getting a phone call from city inspectors today.

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