Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Second week - plumbing - not just handing and holding things ;-)
My first crock pot recipe wasn't great but it was edible - pork was a bit dry but to me pork always is. Cream of mushroom soup was too thin even tho I added only a half can of water so I added a tablespoon of corn starch and that thickened it up. The added veggies were okay. Picked up some whole grain noodles to put it over - took the leftovers for lunch and still have half of that left for another lunch so not great but made 3 meals. Next, the kitchen sink backed up while cleaning up my masterpiece. Talked to my Truck Explorer who guided me to the snaking equipment in the garage and advised on how the pipes underneath were set up. I immediately forgot what I was supposed to watch out for and popped the pipe off and let all the yucky water out under the sink - cleaned up the mess and then I tried for an hour to snake but to no avail. Fingers were raw and finally had to give it up so I could get ready and get myself to work. Talked some more with my Truck Explorer - determined the clog was only in the sink area so plunging may take care of it. Fun part of plunging a double sink is doing it alone - standing on the plug on one side so the other side can get suction with the plunging. Now not only are my fingers raw from dealing with the snake this morning but now somehow the palm of my right hand is raw from plunging. While I -propped stuff under the pipes underneath so they wouldn't pop off and they still managed to leak. I cleaned it up again and was about to give it up and call a plumber when my son came and helped me - I don't know if it was the stronger plunging or the additional way he thought of to seal the other side tighter during the plunging but it came clear so thankfully saved some $$$. Thank you son! I bought Taco Bell for dinner for us both and cleaned up everything again. No plumber necessary this time :0) and no cooking fiascos tonight.
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I guess, we never "really" appreciate all the little annoyances that get taken care of by our other half until they are not around and we have to tend to them all. ;(
ReplyDeleteI know I would find life much harder. I would have to move to a maintenance free environment. LOL
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OMGosh too funny on the double sink! Been there done that more than a few times. SO greatful that our garbage service takes kitchen waste - no more garbage disposal causing most of these issues. Sadly, my husband still dumps coffee grounds in it periodically...Do you know what happens with the double sink then??? The sink on one side backs up...so I turn on the garbage disposal to make sure it is clear...then coffee grounds and water go flying all over the sink, the counter AND me. LOL! You think I would learn...hahaha.
ReplyDeleteHey Val, check out my fb post today. I posted a link to a site with all kinds of seasoning recipes. Good seasonings are the secret to success, ;o)
ReplyDeleteAnd "Good Seasons" (Italian dressing, ie) makes a great dry rub for chicken, or mix the dressing and use it as a marinade. Luscious and makes the chicken tender as well. Also good as seasoning added to ground beef.
ReplyDeleteBoy, you're just adding talents to your already extensive resume like mad. Love your persistence in adding the sink unclogging skill. Well done on pulling in Evan for the finale. Carol F.
ReplyDeleteI hand it to my better half for not giving up the ship! I understand the frustration of doing a job by yourself, as well as trying to figure it out with no experience to draw on. Damn she's awesome! Not just because she saved us the cost of a plumber either. My best wishes and love are with you. I'll make you something really good to eat when I get some home time. xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteThanks, babe. You are pretty awesome yourself! And I do look forward to your cooking - which I always enjoyed. I'll get by until then on mediocre sustenance...
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