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These things always come in three...

151949 — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 13:01:45 GMT

Hot water heater - heat pump both had to be replaced last week.These things generally come in 3s so we have been waiting for the other shoe to drop, and it did. DH dropped his phone on the ceramic tile floor and broke the screen. Luckily we have a guy in our town who fixes them. $70. It certainly could have been something much more expensive. He should have bought the extended warranty - I always do.

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Chicagosuburbangirl — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 13:11:51 GMT

Will pray to the big 3, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost that things improve for you.

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jlkz — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 13:21:37 GMT

@151949

While bike riding at the Jersey shore, DH had his cellphone slip out of his pocket. When he got back to the house, he looked for his phone to no avail. After he walked ahead of me as I dialed his lost cell, hoping to hear it ring....for an hour, he finally gave up.

He had grudgingly taken out the extended warranty a week earlier when he bought the phone. Was he ever grateful that he did.

Hope we the next week brings no more of the awful 3’s !

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151949 — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 13:26:03 GMT

I've had my fairly new phone just quit for no reason out of the blue - replaced on warranty and my nephew pulled me into the pool with the phone in my pocket - also replaced on warranty. I ALWAYS buy the warranty.

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Desertdi — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 13:55:15 GMT

I'm waaaaaay past 3 in this house. In the past 5 years, I've spent more on replacements than the place was originally worth....

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151949 — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 14:19:42 GMT

(knocking on wood) We are counting on it just being the 3.

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SilleeMee — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 19:11:58 GMT

Instead of making a big deal out of nothing, I have deleted my post. Have a nice day.

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BirkiLady — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 15:12:29 GMT

Hot water tank and heat pump replacement are normal replacements as a homeowner. If it were a vehicle, it's called "normal wear and tear!" Seems like you aren't even on #1 with the accident of the phone. Not a biggie in the scope of things. Save yourself some grief by looking for good things in life. Agree with @SilleeMee to think positively.

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Cakers3 — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 17:21:57 GMT

@BirkiLady wrote:
Hot water tank and heat pump replacement are normal replacements as a homeowner. If it were a vehicle, it's called "normal wear and tear!" Seems like you aren't even on #1 with the accident of the phone. Not a biggie in the scope of things. Save yourself some grief by looking for good things in life. Agree with @SilleeMee to think positively.

@BirkiLady I thought this house was only a few years old. Normal replacements, yes, but not for a newer home?

Home warranties are recommended; we've had great experiences. A phone warranty is good to have but I can't imagine one for a phone but not for major appliances.

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q-girl — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 18:59:15 GMT

I am waiting for "number three" right now. Saturday night we heard a very loud bang! We discovered that the wire shelving/hanging rod in my closet came crashing down, including all of my clothes and all of my handbags. (No harm to any of my Dooney's or Aimee's !). Then, on Sunday morning the spring in the window in our son's bedroom broke. That's two. Hoping there's nothing more to come. Maybe, just maybe these were actually two and three and I just can't remember number one. That would be good.

Hugs . . .

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homedecor1 — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 20:43:29 GMT

@151949

Isnt this the truth...I had my 3 moment last month:

1. Microwave stopped working

2. Ice Maker broke : flooded my fridge & kitchen (still fighting Samsung about warranty ...2 years old🤬🤬🤬). making ice cubes -- back to the old way

3. Water Heater : burst😳. Thank goodness I was home my garage (just completely remodeled & epoxied the floor) flooded. but, not as bad as would have been if I was still n vacation in Vegas

Now, this month I'm waiting for the 3 good things to come my way:

1. MegaMillion winnng numbers

2. Cousins & friends to celebrate my bday

3. Just enjoying new lifestyle...

Ill take more good things if it's "meant to be!". Otherwise, I'm just waiting for another appliance to go bad -- now that they're 5 years old...

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151949 — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 20:54:46 GMT

@homedecor1 Our house is 8 years old now so I guess that is the time you get from things these days. We are keeping a wary eye on the fridge! And my cousin jury rigged a fix when my DW broke so I expect that to fail any time now . Replaced the washer 3 years ago so now I am thinking the dryer is probably nearing it's built in obsolescence as well.

My fridge, DW , stove, microwave, disposal and dryer are all still original. I have neighbors who have already replaced all their appliances. Knocking on wood that they won't all go bad at once. They had a deal when we bought this place that they would give the appliances for free, so you know they are not the best money can buy. When we replace them we do try to buy the best we can afford.

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homedecor1 — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 21:04:25 GMT

@151949

sad isn't it .... but they don't make things like they used too! This is why I will never buy "high end" anymore...my appliances were 5 years old in May with the exception of fridge.

Keeping my 🤞🏻crossed for you!