As stated, the A/C in or residence on Brazos St went blooey-- I think that's the technical term, yeah-- so it was getting pretty hot in the old homestead. First it was a minor problem, but it was just the precursor to a total collapse of the system. We don't understand...it was only 24 years old...what's the deal?
Anyway, while we're getting money together and an appointment with super busy A/C guys, we decide to camp out in the Manor. We put up an air mattress, brought clothes and toiletries, and temporary kitchen stuff. Kathy had her new tub. Ooooh! Aaaaahhhh! and I had my new shower. Yay. The a/c there worked fine. Things were okay. We were there for 5 days. I liked it.
The new system on Brazos is smaller, more efficient, and more effective than its predecessor. Good job.
I'm going to use some of the parts from the old unit to make an attic vent for the Manor. All will be well.
Thursday, July 7, 2016
In My Defence...
[Yeah, I know, "defense". Bad puns are my life.]
So the fence got done with the exception of the gate opener which I am leaving for the future when time is less hectic. We, Kathy and I, have painted floor of the Main Hall- two coats, thank you very much. It was actually a real ordeal just getting the paint. Who knew floor paint was so hard to get?!
We've started (finally) painting the kitchen cabinets (another paint based ordeal) When that's done I'll sand the floors and we may move on in and do the rest at our "leisure", as if either of us have any of that.
The flood set us back on time and money. Then the HVAC system at our current home died a horrible yet painless death. $$$$$ {see next post for more on that} Kathy's car had to have an engine transplant; it's engine froze up...on the highway...in the middle of nowhere...on the way to Dallas. The GEM (electric car) was in the shop in Tyler. The Prius in the shop in Dallas. Charley's Scion in the shop in Denton. Three vehicles- three counties- $$$$$$$ But I digress. The estimate from the contractor to fix the basement was $60k if they do it all. Nearly $15k just for materials. *heavy sigh*
Did I mention I'm a retired teacher? in a small town? in Texas?
We have just enough liquidity to install the HVAC in the Hall. I'll do the prep work myself and save a few bucks. By the end of next week, we'll be cool with that. I'm also installing a shower in the restroom. Yoga classes can then begin. We have a rental in two weeks. +$ Hectic time.
So the fence got done with the exception of the gate opener which I am leaving for the future when time is less hectic. We, Kathy and I, have painted floor of the Main Hall- two coats, thank you very much. It was actually a real ordeal just getting the paint. Who knew floor paint was so hard to get?!
We've started (finally) painting the kitchen cabinets (another paint based ordeal) When that's done I'll sand the floors and we may move on in and do the rest at our "leisure", as if either of us have any of that.
The flood set us back on time and money. Then the HVAC system at our current home died a horrible yet painless death. $$$$$ {see next post for more on that} Kathy's car had to have an engine transplant; it's engine froze up...on the highway...in the middle of nowhere...on the way to Dallas. The GEM (electric car) was in the shop in Tyler. The Prius in the shop in Dallas. Charley's Scion in the shop in Denton. Three vehicles- three counties- $$$$$$$ But I digress. The estimate from the contractor to fix the basement was $60k if they do it all. Nearly $15k just for materials. *heavy sigh*
Did I mention I'm a retired teacher? in a small town? in Texas?
We have just enough liquidity to install the HVAC in the Hall. I'll do the prep work myself and save a few bucks. By the end of next week, we'll be cool with that. I'm also installing a shower in the restroom. Yoga classes can then begin. We have a rental in two weeks. +$ Hectic time.
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