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Sunday, July 08, 2007

08 July 2007, or at least I think it is. I tried earlier this week to upgrade my dial-up connection and broke the whole darn thing. Not even Miss Dub could figure it out. Well, tonight, we sat down and were going over our bills, doesn't everyone love doing that? Of course, we did this and then went to bed. My brain wouldn't shut down so I got up and messed with the internet connection, just enough that I wanted to burn the computer down where it stands. Well, I'm not sure if I fixed anything or not, but I did manage to get on, so I'll update before it shuts down on me.
I did break down and called a plumber. I'm ok with PVC and copper. Apparently though, I have what's called PEX tubing and connections due to the well water. The plumber told me that it's difficult to mix PEX with anything else and that just one crimper for the binding rings runs $100. Now I know and can probably start doing it myself as I could have bought the connections and crimper for what he charged. We had it finished in 1 1/2 hours and as soon as he left I had the fiberglass shower stall back in place. We are staying with the fiberglass stall for now in her bathroom. I framed in my existing door to close off the wall and started the sheet rock.
I made Miss Dub groom the horses on Friday, and on Saturday, we saddled them up and rode for a short time. I don't have my seat yet so I just walked the horse around. Later, the Equine Dentist came by and re-floated their teeth. It is amazing the difference I saw when he came out during my leave in September.
I should be picking up my scout car tomorrow and getting it ready to go back to work on Tuesday. Yikes, my time is already up? That stinks. Mrs. Dub is upset that the goatee has to come off now. I could definitely stay home and be a full-time rancher/farmer on my 5 acres if she made more money, and then I could keep the goatee. However, she seems to think she is the one that needs to stay home, so I don't know how we would manage that.
Not much else to report at the moment. Hopefully, I can get some sleep now. Be safe and have a great day.

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hope the back to work adjustment goes smoothly...

Keep us posted on the bathroom.

Bill paying day...patooey! Should be outlawed! Hate that time of the month!

Linda said...

Back to work so soon? Wow, time flies, doesn't it? Good luck making the transition back and watch out for any errant clotheslines!

Anonymous said...

If Mrsdubb stays home does she have to grow a goatee? I have no idea what re-floating teeth is about,heck I don't know what floating teeth is about,much less re-floating teeth.....Back to work already? Time sure flies...Hope your first day back is a great one...

I try and hide when bill paying time comes 'round..

Glad you were able to get on line,it's always good to hear from you...

Travis Cody said...

Good luck on the adjustment back to work.

Empress Bee (of the high sea) said...

work? isn't that a four letter word? and don't make us worry about you any more dub, you hear? ha ha

smiles, bee

Claire said...

At least someone else is having internet woes, i feel your pain! Your getting rid of the goatee when i have only just seen it, thats a shame it looks good.
Re floating teeth? sounds painful.

Odat said...

Hey you!!! Good luck with work...hope all goes well...
Peace

Sarge Charlie said...

Hey Dub, retired is good, hang in there. I never had chin hair, I did have some on my lip once but lost it in a bet on a racketball game.

Unknown said...

Oh... time flies. Wishing you all the best. Be safe, my friend!

Anonymous said...

Ahhh... floating teeth. That's about all that I do like to do with a horse! I could handle that for ya. :-)
No shame in calling a plumber. Your brother, Mr-fix-it-himself can't fix our shower. It drips, drips, drips all the time. I think we are going to have a plumber come out. Does that make you feel better?

Desert Songbird said...

Ditto Trav's comments - be kind to yourself going back to work.