The Geyser of 2011.
There are some great reasons to live in an apt from 1901 (cue: built-in cabinets, trough sink, hardwoods and old charm...) And there are reasons 1901 apts should be avoided...
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| The situation. Glad my assistance could be of value! |
These days, I have a hard time being awake past 10:30pm-ish on a school night. So, naturally I'm in dreamland Thursday night when I hear the rattling of walls, clinking of metal on metal, slow plunge of water, and shrieks of fellow roomies down the hall. Motivated by the fear of a drowning lily, I hazily stumble into the bathroom to find water rushing from where there was previously a hot water handle to our tub. I groggily attempt to solve the problem by placing the knob back to it's vacated position (like my genius idea hadn't been tried yet...?!) which acts to counterproductively spew water every which way - so I shrug my shoulders indicating it's not worth the loss of sleep and leave them with a piece of advice: "just let it run... we don't pay the water bill..." as I head back to the safety of my bed.
Upon waking up Friday morn, I consider the strange dream for a minute, but am quickly reminded of the previous night's events as I step out into a collection of tools & towels scattered down the lily hallway. I am immediately overcome with thankfulness for roomies who are much wiser, productive, and proactive humans that I am at times. To my lily roomies: Thank you for not abandoning the cause and allowing the lily to drown. I might be the oldest in this apt, but am clearly not the wisest.
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| My rescue heroes! Where would I be without you?! |
(And a perhaps a thank you to 24-hr plumbers, as well...?!)
This plumbing post raises so many questions. If only there were more time...
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