The Leaking Roof, the Flaming Socket and Da Sun.
It seems that a couple spots on the roof of The House by the Parkway could not handle eight or nine days of straight rain and consequently leaked. What a thrill. Time to call the Roof Guy, whose dance card is doubtless full this week.
As if the leak were not bad enough, it found its way to an electric socket upstairs and smoked it. Thankfully, the short triggered the circuit breaker. By some miracle, the curtains had been taken down the day before. Otherwise, I would be referring to the place as “The Pile of Smouldering Ruins by the Parkway.” Of course, this means that there are no lights upstairs.
For the hell of it, I went downstairs a few minutes ago and gave the circuit breaker a flip, thinking that perhaps the socket dried out and we could at least have lights upstairs. BAD IDEA! Mrs. Parkway freaked when a flame shot out of the socket. Time for Mr. Electrician. So, until Monday, it’s flashlights upstairs.
As annoying as all this is, I know that other people in Jersey are having much bigger problems as a result of the recent deluge.
There is, however, some good news. The farookin’ SUN appeared today. I was beginning to think that it was on a poimanent vacation.
We have forgotten what the sun looks like too, so there will probably be widespread panic when it makes its next appearance (maybe sometime tomorrow).
Comment by bogie — October 15, 2005 @ 3:47 pm
C’mon! As a homeowner, and a NJ guy, you’re supposed to develop the skills necessary to repair these problems. My wife is so spoiled. I do my day job and do all the electrical, plumbing, masonary, and carpentry work around the house! Didn’t know you’re supposed to call someone to do that stuff. 😉
Comment by Jerry K — October 15, 2005 @ 4:31 pm
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Trackback by Technicalities — October 15, 2005 @ 4:50 pm
Watch out for that electricity! It scares the living daylights out of me. Although I can so see the fire shooting out of the socket and your wife’s reaction.
Now – you tell me you have sun… does it still look the same? I have fond memories… but they are fading.
Comment by Teresa — October 15, 2005 @ 4:53 pm
Don’t futz around with the electrical outlets; I’ve been through a house fire and don’t recommend it as a form of recreation.
Comment by aelfheld — October 15, 2005 @ 7:28 pm
The sun knew it was time to come out, what with your pending birthday…
Comment by Jay — October 15, 2005 @ 8:15 pm
I did 3 years volunteer work with Habitat For Humanity and learned abut masonry, carpentry, plumbing, etc.
But it took only one electrical shock for me to know that’s one area I leave to professionals.
Hope you come out of the dark and into the light soon!
Comment by michele — October 16, 2005 @ 10:06 am