2 April 2025
I think I should start a list of pros and cons for moving to an independent living facility. First on the pro list is I wouldn’t have to worry about a plumber. I’d just call maintenance.
Surprisingly, Kyle plumbing had an availability for me from 11 am – 1 pm yesterday. I grabbed it. Ralston showed up just a little after 12:15 and immediately quoted me a price of $309 to replace the float. I assume that included labor. After payment, he soon got started and then called out to me.
Apparently the shut off valve was frozen and needed replacement. I would have been suspicious of that but I had tried months ago and couldn’t budge it so I knew it was legit. Once more into the breech with my credit card and $208 later, he worked on the shut off valve. Pressure from the water heater prevented him from soldering the connection so he had to turn off the water heater and release the pressure.
He did a good job. The toilet works now. $517 poorer, I can flush the toilet without having to lift the lid to jiggle the float. If anything else goes wrong with the toilet, I may put an outhouse in the back yard with corn cobs for toilet paper. Trust me, I’ve been there, done that and it’s not bad. Those fuzzy cobs are better than the best toilet paper.
Today, I attempt to clean the house a little. It’s movie night and it’s Chris’ turn to select the movie. Tucker doesn’t care as long as the treats keep coming.
Tanis has her eyes open, her color is back and she’s more responsive than yesterday. Still no word on the CT scan nor the MRI. For the severity of the stroke, she seems to be doing well.
I admit to despairing a little this week with my brother’s dementia, my niece and nephews having to take off work last week to help out, Tanis’ stroke, the stress on my brother, niece and nephews. However, all have stepped up with this latest crisis, even my brother’s ex. All have jobs they’ve either put on hold or work around the hours of their employment. I’m not sure where all this will result in and it’s the unknown that bothers me the most.
For family members that are disparate, they certainly have come together as one to cope with the circumstances.
Stay tuned!