Your 73-year-old reporter is on week 2 of San Carlos, and I’m starting to look past the wonders of air conditioning.
I’m sure readers that have never been in Perryville, wonder why I’m so enthralled with a/c. To them…please read the archives of this blog.
I’m here on Charley Bay….the “old folks home” of the 3 minimum units. If you take “watch/swallow” medication, or have a no-work chrono, you’re assigned to this Bay on Carlos. I’ve noticed quite a few bald heads from cancer, many wheelchairs, walkers, and canes.
I’m not the oldest anymore…. some of these gals must be in their 80’s. One woman looks 90, but looks are deceiving around here. Most appear to be in their late 50’s and 60’s. Which begs the question DOC….are these people you’re protecting from the public? They look to be needing protection from YOU!
I am particularly annoyed with Carlos’ ironclad rule about not going to the bathroom during count. This can take anywhere from an hour to an hour and a half, depending on who’s doing it. I’m guessing 80% of us here take diuretics, so old age plus medication make it impossible to make it that long without a bathroom visit. The guards WILL issue tickets if you have to tinkle during count. My fellow old ladies have found a way around that without wetting the bed. Make the State pay for DIAPERS! I’ve already signed up for them:-)