If I needed an excuse to start drinking again, I have one now.
THERE’S A LEAK…coming from a pipe beneath my living room floor.
I have a plumber named Nico, who should be done by 5, if all goes well, coming to repair it. Let’s hope Nico is fast and works through lunch.
Frank, the super, says, they will do their best not to make a mess and well, that’s right up there with, my wife and I have an understanding to, don’t worry…I pulled out in time.
Regardless of what they say, I’ll be living in Pompeii, till they’re finished.
I also know from experience, you need to be present so Nico and his merry men don’t break anything or use one’s drapes as a hankie.
Frank said, “You got the neatest apa-ment in the building, just so ya know. You’re a regula, Joon Cleava.”
“Yeah, and I’d like to keep it that way there Beav.”
The building will replace the floor, molding, wall, any mice I might have (God forbid) but, Ms. Cleava all in all, definitely is not a happy girl.
Sigh
SB
When I’ve been in those situations, there is always a negative. Something isn’t as good as it was or as nice or as pretty or there is snot hanging from my drapes.
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That just picked me right up Kate.
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I’m sorry. I should have been more upbeat. How about it was delightful snot flecks decorating my drapes?
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That’s better.
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Oh, June, I’m with you! I live in a constant state of construction and it still drives me crazy. Hope it’s a quick fix with a quicker recovery.
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Thanks, me too.
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Oh! I hope that trial is all over by now. What a mess! If it’s really bad, would you post a picture so we could sympathize with our eyes?
Please tell me I misunderstood this sentence, “The building will replace the floor, molding, wall, any mice I might have….” If they disturb mice, would they have to replace them????? Does each apartment have to take its fair percentage?
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That was my attempt of being humorous Anne. As you can see, I’m not myself. (:
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You’ve been through the mill!
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It’s a lesson in tolerance and patience. It should all be back to normal in a little over a week. I’m a humble cancerian whose home is her center. This too shall pass.
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I hope something special will happen to make up for these trials.
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The tide always comes back in if we wait for it, right? Have a nice weekend.
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Hopefully Nico works fast and neat. I always hate having workmen in my place, it’s just awkward. I’ll be praying this will all be a memory, happy or otherwise, in a day or so.
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Nico and his copilot finished the job. It was amazing to see my beautiful wood floor sliced like a silami. Sigh. Howeve, now they restore. Let’s hope.
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One of the most annoying parts of construction is all the dust it creates, everywhere. I hope the landlord compensates your rent for the inconvenience. If not, sic Ward or Eddie on him.
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The pipe has been replaced. Now I have to wait for the restoration group. My house looks like a crime scene. I am humbled Skinny, to say the least.
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At least you didn’t have to threaten a law suit for them to work on it. I have had landlords who do nothing until you sue or, at the very least, threaten.
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Yes, this is true. I am living like the Clampetts at the moment with everything I own in my bedroom…however…this too shall pass, just not fast enough. Thanks.
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