Oaktree Lodge Retirement Village is situated 5 km West of Knobble Hill town square, on the old Copeland farm. It was here, in these quiet streets, flanked with immaculate gardens guarded by ceramic gnomes, that Atwood found a market for his services.
Most of the women had lived long happy, monogamous, STD-free marriages before their husbands passed away. Enter Harold Atwood, a semi-retired electrician and general handyman.
Women have a longer life expectancy than men that often leaves an uneven ratio of males to females among senior citizen. With five woman to every man, Golden Oaks Retirement Village, is no exception.
“Men generally do home maintenance like change the light-bulbs and tighten the taps. I know that sounds sexist in this day and age but we’re from different era. There are a lot of widows in the village that need my help around the house,” Atwood told KHN from his one-bedroom home.
Atwood is a very popular person among the villagers, he plays a vital role in the community where most rely on a small pension. “Just to call an electrician or plumber to come out costs 50 quid before he’s even done anything,” complained Berryl Johnson, a local resident. “Harry never charges a call-out fee and if it’s a small job he won’t even take a penny. Lovely man.” Johnson said.
to maintain there properties, I certainly don’t have sex with all of them, only those who are willing and able
“I started to become friendly with some of the women. We would have a cup of tea and chat about our previous partners. Then one of the ladies gave me Viagra and suggested I take it before my next visit,” claimed Atwood.
“I realized that many of the women had needs that hadn’t been satisfied in years. I was completely honest with all of them about having intercourse with multiple partners and they were all very understanding. With so few men kicking about, most of the the ladies were very grateful for the service I was providing.”
“I was a married virgin, and faithful to my wife for 41 years. When she passed away she said she wanted me to keep on living.”
The village physician, Dr Maddie Stewart began diagnosing a string of new Herpes cases among the women. On questioning it became obvious to her that Atwood was the common connection.
When asked about his own health Atwood responded: “I do have Herpes and Dr Brown has advised me to abstain. But I also have a pacemaker, high blood pressure and mild arthritis. I don’t know how long I’m going to be on this planet and I plan on living it. The women all know now what the deal is and most of them have it now. So the ones that want to carry on, I’m happy to oblige.”
