Adam King (MI) 1 Report post Posted April 1, 2004 Hey dudes and dudets, Had an incredible week with our new marketing campaign talking with sellers, buyers, associates and my team. Had a lot of opportunities that I needed to brush up my skills on so I decided to get back into some tapes. Of course, having the little one around means you have to do it late at night, so I decided to clean the bathroom while re-educating myself with the material. I mean REALLY clean the bathroom, like make EVERYTHING shiny and bright etc. Well, there I was cleaning and listening to the CDs. Got done with the sink handles, floor and of course, the toilet. Then, at approximately 3:30 AM, I decided to clean the knobs on the shower. Well, the timing seemed right to fix the “leak” my wife has been complaining about for about a month now, and (I can see Steve starting to smile already) I went for the tools. Of course, the whole family was sleeping and it was only the cat and myself so I had to be quiet. I grabbed the Phillips and unscrewed the handle, inspected the plumbing with my "professional plumber's eyes", and then decided since lefty meant loosy, to unscrew the cold water valve off so I could inspect the problem…..man, someday someone’s going to have to reevaluate the IQ they said I have. BOOM! Open firehydrent.... The cat was going a thousand miles an hour running in place on the tile floor like the coyote from bugs bunny. Knocking over the trashcan in the process, she finally escaped. The water was CRUSHING the opposite wall as I tried unsuccessfully to screw the handle back into the open pipe. Of course as I did this, I pushed the pipe back into the wall and now I had a whole new set of problems. Without hesitation, I pulled the shower curtain as tight as I could to stop the water from completely filling the bathroom floor and then started to unscrew the access panel off the wall. I prayed that the shut off valves weren’t frozen as I reached into the darkness. Although God seems to have a sense of humor about plumbing with me, the valves still worked. An hour later, the floor was dry, the fixtures were all put back into place, “sparkling clean” and there was no longer a leak. I went to bed half cracking up and amazed that I didn’t wake anyone up and of course, I haven’t seen the cat since.Just thought I’d share another plumbing story…Regards,AdamPS I was talking to a buddy in MD today about what happened and he started to laugh. I said, yeah laugh it up. No, it’s not you he said, there was a water main break in Baltimore just a few minutes ago… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
<Steve> 82 Report post Posted April 1, 2004 Great Adam Now I know why you like lease/options so much...the tenant does the repairs. You might want to hire one of those maid services to clean your bathroom in the future. Good luck on finding your cat. <Steve> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichaelC 160 Report post Posted April 2, 2004 Adam, remind me not to call you if I need a lightbulb changed.Oh, and we found your cat.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam King (MI) 1 Report post Posted April 3, 2004 It's funny really, I actually can swing a hammer, it's just when it hits things that there's problems! lol Nice Pic MC!Adam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris&Kez 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2004 LMAO good one.Sounds like a Lucy episode lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichaelC 160 Report post Posted April 3, 2004 Sounds like a Lucy episodeHuh? What does a gal who grew up in the shade of Ayers Rock know about Lucy and Ricky? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris&Kez 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2004 Michael, dare i say it I LOVE LUCY....remember watching that with Mum when I was little so great memories for me, I also have a soft spot for Andy Griffith . Daddyo got me the DVD's for both which I have watched repeatedly since xmas! I have requested my other bestest fav for my 4...4....4...ahhh thats hard to type...my 40TH BIRTHDAY ................ the beverly hillbillies...they kill me LOL. by the way, thought y'all might like a looky loo at my aussie pics so I'm posting a site with pretty pics Did everyone have a good monday? talk to ya soonKez PS, I killed a spidey today. all by myself, I'm so brave! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris&Kez 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2004 DUH, it's 12 :14AM, here's the link..enjoy mates http://www.geocities.com/themulherins/index.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
