The painter is here! WTF, I could have sworn he wasn't coming. Anyway he has his wet-dry vac (Ridgid Pro Pack, model WD4522, aisle 14 bay 110, 2 in stock received last night) and he's running it about 8' from HM's head. HM opened her eyes and looked in its general direction for about three seconds and went back to sleep. I can't tell if she's that deaf and blind or just that weak.