Well, I gave it my best shot but I couldn't pull it off.
I spent a good part of Sunday and most of Monday trying to get the leak fixed - I thought I had it on Sunday, when I listened to the guy at the Home Depot when he told me that all I needed was silicone tape.
I dug up the yard, isolated the leak turned off the water to the cul de sac and put the tape on the leak. Covered the hole back up and turned the water back on - all was good until I woke up Monday morning to find that the front yard was a swamp.
So, back to the drawing board I went. Or in this case, back to the Home Depot as soon as everyone had left for the day. I dug up the yard again, and turned off the water. Went back to the Home Depot to return the water key I didn't need, and to pick up the part I thought I did.
Turned out to be too big, so back to Home Depot.
That turned out to be too big also, so back again to Home Depot.
Back again, and this time he assures me that this is it... the correct part.
I've also managed to cut a piece of the pipe in question off, to make sure I'm dealing with the right size for the pipe.
Guess what - no matter what I do, I can't get the piece to work. I'm sure it's something I'm doing wrong, so I go back again and this time get talked into buying a pricier part, but one that he assures me, will work without a hitch.
You guessed it, wrong again.
So now, I'm back at the Home Depot ready to spit nails. It's getting later and later in the day and I'm dying in the heat; not to mention that I'm working on a deadline of getting through before anyone gets home because in order to do this fix, I've had to cut the water for 12 units.
So, that'll be around 22 people coming for my head on a pole if I can't get this fixed before they get home and want dinner, showers, laundry, dishes, etc.
Little late to make this long story short, but crux of the matter is that I ended up surrendering to the inevitable (especially when the last time, I was sure I had the issue resolved except for a minor leak, tried to adjust it and the connection exploded in my face) ...I gave up. I called the Association's plumber of choice, and he came out and repaired the disaster in less than an hour.
Cost? $193.93
And came to find out that I was on the right track and could have handled the issue myself had Home Depot supplied me with the correct part in the first place.
I did learn a lesson though...there really are some things that you have to pay for instead of doing them yourself.
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
July 16 (A new rant)
I admit it, I'm getting incredibly sloppy about posting.
I really will try to do better about this - however it seems that the only time I'm posting now is when I've got something to complain about instead of something wonderful like your arrival, Andrea.
Anyway, in that vein, another rant.
Last year, I had an issue arise with the condo (big shock there) where I had an unidentified leak in the front yard. I let it go for a while, then took the advice of one of the board members, and informed the management company.
I was originally told by them that if it was an outbound or sewer line, then it would be my responsibility to pay for repairs, but if it was the incoming water line, it wasn't my responsibility but instead the HOA's.
So, I let the management company contact their plumber and the leak was found to be the inbound line. Suddenly, their story changed and it became my responsibility to pay for the repairs. I didn't have a leg to stand on, as it was apparently misinformation in the first place, and I ended up having to cough up around $300 to get the line repaired.
Why am I bringing this up now? Because the damn leak is back and in the same location.
However, this time I'm taking a completely different tack. I watched closely the last time they did the repair and I'm certain that I can handle this one myself instead of forking out another $300.
Of course, I'm going to do my research first before tackling this, and if the leak isn't where I believe it to be, (ie easily accessible) but instead beneath the concrete sidewalk, then I'll turn it over to professionals and let them hash out who's going to be paying for it, as it certainly won't be me.
I really will try to do better about this - however it seems that the only time I'm posting now is when I've got something to complain about instead of something wonderful like your arrival, Andrea.
Anyway, in that vein, another rant.
Last year, I had an issue arise with the condo (big shock there) where I had an unidentified leak in the front yard. I let it go for a while, then took the advice of one of the board members, and informed the management company.
I was originally told by them that if it was an outbound or sewer line, then it would be my responsibility to pay for repairs, but if it was the incoming water line, it wasn't my responsibility but instead the HOA's.
So, I let the management company contact their plumber and the leak was found to be the inbound line. Suddenly, their story changed and it became my responsibility to pay for the repairs. I didn't have a leg to stand on, as it was apparently misinformation in the first place, and I ended up having to cough up around $300 to get the line repaired.
Why am I bringing this up now? Because the damn leak is back and in the same location.
However, this time I'm taking a completely different tack. I watched closely the last time they did the repair and I'm certain that I can handle this one myself instead of forking out another $300.
Of course, I'm going to do my research first before tackling this, and if the leak isn't where I believe it to be, (ie easily accessible) but instead beneath the concrete sidewalk, then I'll turn it over to professionals and let them hash out who's going to be paying for it, as it certainly won't be me.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
March 15th 2008
Okay, I've really been slack about posting.
My apologies, hon, but I've had a lot going on, and still do.
Medically, I have had 2 warts removed from my leg, my blood sugar I believe has been stabilized, (more on that in a minute), gone off Chantix and on to Wellbutrin for the smoking.
I'm in physical therapy/rehab for my frozen shoulder, 3 times a week for at least 8 weeks, to get my shoulder unstuck.
Dolly Parton has rescheduled her concert due to medical concerns.
(I.e., due to the size of her breasts and her age, her back's giving out and she's been forced to reschedule...) regardless, she's still appearing at the Fox April 29th, just 6 weeks later than originally expected. Grandpa Don and I are planning on going... we have excellent seats, too.
I'm currently up to 40 units of insulin daily, in addition to taking the oral med, Metformin twice a day.
This has brought my morning blood sugar down to "normal" levels - this view is confirmed by what Dr. Springer has said about my AiC levels being excellent.
I'm very seriously considering changing jobs - I don't know where that's going to go though. I've been with this company for 13 years now. More on that in a bit.
This morning, a tornado blew through downtown Atlanta - I saw firsthand the missing windows at the Westin Peachtree Plaza, although thankfully I was at home, in bed when it rolled through the city.
I saw the missing windows downtown because I went to check on Uncle Bobby & Aunt Sheba's house, and they currently live on the side of town that was affected.
They're currently in Tennessee on vacation.
That's about all I got now, I'm going to go eat lunch now.
Love you!!
My apologies, hon, but I've had a lot going on, and still do.
Medically, I have had 2 warts removed from my leg, my blood sugar I believe has been stabilized, (more on that in a minute), gone off Chantix and on to Wellbutrin for the smoking.
I'm in physical therapy/rehab for my frozen shoulder, 3 times a week for at least 8 weeks, to get my shoulder unstuck.
Dolly Parton has rescheduled her concert due to medical concerns.
(I.e., due to the size of her breasts and her age, her back's giving out and she's been forced to reschedule...) regardless, she's still appearing at the Fox April 29th, just 6 weeks later than originally expected. Grandpa Don and I are planning on going... we have excellent seats, too.
I'm currently up to 40 units of insulin daily, in addition to taking the oral med, Metformin twice a day.
This has brought my morning blood sugar down to "normal" levels - this view is confirmed by what Dr. Springer has said about my AiC levels being excellent.
I'm very seriously considering changing jobs - I don't know where that's going to go though. I've been with this company for 13 years now. More on that in a bit.
This morning, a tornado blew through downtown Atlanta - I saw firsthand the missing windows at the Westin Peachtree Plaza, although thankfully I was at home, in bed when it rolled through the city.
I saw the missing windows downtown because I went to check on Uncle Bobby & Aunt Sheba's house, and they currently live on the side of town that was affected.
They're currently in Tennessee on vacation.
That's about all I got now, I'm going to go eat lunch now.
Love you!!
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
January 23rd part 2
At last report (via Grandpa Don) your mom was still in active labor but still at home, not at the hospital delivering you. You are one stubborn little girl!
Currently, that's all the information I have, aside from a re-estimation of when the Dr is willing to induce, that originally coming from your mother as Monday/Tuesday but when Grandpa Don told me, it had been reduced to Friday.
Personally, I think you'll arrive just fine by yourself.
You're just being a Diva, and building up the anticipation factor before you make your appearance.
Currently, that's all the information I have, aside from a re-estimation of when the Dr is willing to induce, that originally coming from your mother as Monday/Tuesday but when Grandpa Don told me, it had been reduced to Friday.
Personally, I think you'll arrive just fine by yourself.
You're just being a Diva, and building up the anticipation factor before you make your appearance.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Renovation nightmare resolution
At last, I have resolution on the flooring nightmare.
I dragged Sheba on a road trip down to the Southlake area - (it's OTP, (Outside the Perimeter) South of Atlanta) to check on whether or not the Floor & Decor there actually had the last remaining stock of the laminate I used on the downstairs.
I got lucky, and they had 40 cases remaining.
On the other hand, since I wasn't sure they would actually have the flooring, I didn't take my measurements. Because of this, I only bought 20 cases, however in figuring out the square footage required, I'm probably going to buy an additional 5 cases to make sure I have enough to do the bedroom, the office, and the upstairs hallway.
The stairs are an issue I'm still working out - doing the stairs in the laminate would be the ideal, but the stuff is SLICK - and given Cleo's habit of shadowing me, it presents a strong potential for injury.
Sheba has suggested doing the stairs in a Berber carpet, while I'm thinking of doing the laminate and putting down a runner to reduce the slickness factor.
Thankfully, I still have a little while to decide what I'm going to do because I won't be installing the flooring upstairs for a few weeks yet due to a couple of factors, primarily finances, however there are issues with a section of the subfloor near the water heater closet.
Apparently, prior to my buying this unit, the water heater exploded and required replacement.
While the previous owner replaced the water heater, they did nothing about the water damage to the subfloor, and now that I'm going to be replacing the carpet with laminate, this issue has to be addressed.
According to Bobby, the biggest issue I'll have to deal with is getting the new subfloor home from the Home Depot - since I'm going to be dealing with roughly a 5'x6' piece of wood, it won't fit in the car. The installation itself will only be a couple of minutes and a handful of nails.
I'll write more about the install itself when I get it started.
I dragged Sheba on a road trip down to the Southlake area - (it's OTP, (Outside the Perimeter) South of Atlanta) to check on whether or not the Floor & Decor there actually had the last remaining stock of the laminate I used on the downstairs.
I got lucky, and they had 40 cases remaining.
On the other hand, since I wasn't sure they would actually have the flooring, I didn't take my measurements. Because of this, I only bought 20 cases, however in figuring out the square footage required, I'm probably going to buy an additional 5 cases to make sure I have enough to do the bedroom, the office, and the upstairs hallway.
The stairs are an issue I'm still working out - doing the stairs in the laminate would be the ideal, but the stuff is SLICK - and given Cleo's habit of shadowing me, it presents a strong potential for injury.
Sheba has suggested doing the stairs in a Berber carpet, while I'm thinking of doing the laminate and putting down a runner to reduce the slickness factor.
Thankfully, I still have a little while to decide what I'm going to do because I won't be installing the flooring upstairs for a few weeks yet due to a couple of factors, primarily finances, however there are issues with a section of the subfloor near the water heater closet.
Apparently, prior to my buying this unit, the water heater exploded and required replacement.
While the previous owner replaced the water heater, they did nothing about the water damage to the subfloor, and now that I'm going to be replacing the carpet with laminate, this issue has to be addressed.
According to Bobby, the biggest issue I'll have to deal with is getting the new subfloor home from the Home Depot - since I'm going to be dealing with roughly a 5'x6' piece of wood, it won't fit in the car. The installation itself will only be a couple of minutes and a handful of nails.
I'll write more about the install itself when I get it started.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Renovation nightmare
An update on the renovations - having reached a stopping point on the renovations, I decided to go ahead and get the flooring for the upstairs and the stairway.
So, armed with my measurements, I went back to Floor & Decor, fully intending on at least getting the supplies to do the floors, with the intention of hiring the labor when I can afford it.
To my utter shock, I was informed that they no longer carry the brand and color I used for the downstairs.
Mind you, when I chose that style, I was told "oh, we'll always have that, it's a popular color and style, we'll always have it, don't worry". So, all I bought at the time was enough to do the downstairs - taking them at their word that "they'd always have it".
Now, I'm scrambling trying to locate a) about 20 - 25 cases of CASA Gunstock Oak laminate, b) the website for the company to see if I can still order the laminate directly from them, or c) find another color that closely matches the downstairs floors.
So, armed with my measurements, I went back to Floor & Decor, fully intending on at least getting the supplies to do the floors, with the intention of hiring the labor when I can afford it.
To my utter shock, I was informed that they no longer carry the brand and color I used for the downstairs.
Mind you, when I chose that style, I was told "oh, we'll always have that, it's a popular color and style, we'll always have it, don't worry". So, all I bought at the time was enough to do the downstairs - taking them at their word that "they'd always have it".
Now, I'm scrambling trying to locate a) about 20 - 25 cases of CASA Gunstock Oak laminate, b) the website for the company to see if I can still order the laminate directly from them, or c) find another color that closely matches the downstairs floors.
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