"I'm a writer... and have T1D, and so I'm wired to figure shit out. Maybe not elegantly or the most efficiently, but I'll get there. My life depends on it."
Oh this was an awesome read Kerri! Good for you with going full steam ahead as Madam Plumber Extraordinaire! I may come to you for advise if I ever face a similar situation. Or my DH who now works overseas can patiently 🤣🤣 walk me through the steps. I only have one bathroom .. so it would be like a camping adventure for anyone living here if EVERYTHING went sideways, not just a plugged up sink.
Glad you have the right store with the right expertise available. I had an experience a few years ago where I learned the True Value of my local True Value hardware store (which later rebranded to Ace, but the original name still fits). They took the time to understand and find exactly what I needed for my plumbing needs (don’t let the small size of the store fool you! They have everything in their magic basement) and to explain to me what to do with it. By contrast, the gargantuan big-box hardware store tried to sell me the wrong size component and three adapter parts to make it work. I love my local Anchor Ace/True Value hardware store in Denville, New Jersey. (This is not a paid sponsorship).
Confidence will lead you to many places of closure, some of which you will be confident of never wanting to visit again. You are fearless. I admire you even more, and I didn't think that was possible.
"I'm a writer... and have T1D, and so I'm wired to figure shit out. Maybe not elegantly or the most efficiently, but I'll get there. My life depends on it."
Oh this was an awesome read Kerri! Good for you with going full steam ahead as Madam Plumber Extraordinaire! I may come to you for advise if I ever face a similar situation. Or my DH who now works overseas can patiently 🤣🤣 walk me through the steps. I only have one bathroom .. so it would be like a camping adventure for anyone living here if EVERYTHING went sideways, not just a plugged up sink.
Thank you, Anna! <3
I’ve done that job hundreds of times, it never got easier or less yucky, Congratulations!
Side note, just hit my 50th Diaversary!
So, so good!!!
Glad you have the right store with the right expertise available. I had an experience a few years ago where I learned the True Value of my local True Value hardware store (which later rebranded to Ace, but the original name still fits). They took the time to understand and find exactly what I needed for my plumbing needs (don’t let the small size of the store fool you! They have everything in their magic basement) and to explain to me what to do with it. By contrast, the gargantuan big-box hardware store tried to sell me the wrong size component and three adapter parts to make it work. I love my local Anchor Ace/True Value hardware store in Denville, New Jersey. (This is not a paid sponsorship).
Confidence will lead you to many places of closure, some of which you will be confident of never wanting to visit again. You are fearless. I admire you even more, and I didn't think that was possible.
If you didn’t have to make at least two more trips back to the hardware store to complete this project, you are a pro!
I agree 💯 with that Leiden too!
So impressive!!!! And yes....that smell. That smell could kill somebody!!
Hurrah my friend! Nice work. And trying not to giggle about the push pops... (Is the blue one really dead :-O) Miss you Lady!