topic Re: When it rains... in Community Chat

When it rains...

gidgetgh — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 17:26:31 GMT

I swear....

We bought a new refrigerator in July because our old one was showing signs of trouble.

Then, the very next day we had to call a plumber and then a contractor because our master shower leaked into our garage. 65 days and many dollars later we had a new shower, toilet and all new tile. Oh, and a partially new garage ceiling.

Our dishwasher died in November so we bought a new one.

In December, one of the knobs on our stovetop broke so we had to have it replaced. We ordered a spare because apparently the part is just about obsolete.

On January 3rd, I had to have an emergency crown replacement because my old crown broke and the broken piece impaled itself into my gum. Good times.

We went to the eye doctor in December and we both needed new glasses. Mine are very very costly, even with insurance and I always get a spare pair, using an old frame, because I am totally dependent on my glasses.

This morning, the hot water heater died and it’s being replaced as we speak.

Yowza.

Re: When it rains...

Spurt — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 16:48:20 GMT

@gidgetgh

You win the Murphy's law award

Re: When it rains...

CelticCrafter — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 16:56:59 GMT

@gidgetgh, yep - that's the way it happens around here too. The minute we have to spend lots of $ for one appliance or repair, we know to keep the wallet open because there will be more flying out and all we will be left with is dust.

Re: When it rains...

SoX — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 17:00:54 GMT

@gidgetgh ...

Gilda Radner comes to mind ...

Re: When it rains...

SeaMaiden — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 17:01:03 GMT

@gidgetgh MY GOODNESS!

Re: When it rains...

tipsy — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 17:07:56 GMT

OMG how awful!

Almost 2 years ago the same thing happened with my upstairs shower. I noticed the garage ceiling bubbling & it was wet, so had to have the shower re-done. It came out beautifully, got new tile & a frameless glass door. The glass is a pain to keep clean though because I have such hard water.

A few months before that the plumbing pipes out front cracked & had to be replaced. We couldn't use the water at all for 2 days so had to stay at a hotel with my 3 dogs! Fortunately they didn't have to dig up the driveway.

My roof doesn't leak but it's going on 30 years old so I really should get a new one. And my son noticed termite droppings so that should be checked out.

The washer & dryer are old but fingers crossed they will last for a while longer.

The water heater rattles a lot because of mineral deposits banging around, but it's going on 7 years old so it's not that old.

It's always something!

Re: When it rains...

catter70 — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 17:13:00 GMT

I feel your pain. A couple weeks before Christmas 2017, my water heater went and needed replacing. A couple days before Christmas 2017, my furnace started acting up and kept quitting so 2 days after it needed replacing along with the A.C. unit. In June 2018, my bedroom roof had a leak and thankfully it wasn't major but a vent for the bathroom plumbing needed replacing as it was rusting out. I had both done just in case. Since I'm in a town house, I talked to 2 neighbors, they had there's done and we got a lower price. I'm just glad the roof guy was honest and didn't tell me I needed a new roof as I wouldn't have know the difference. Anyhow, good luck to you in 2019.

Re: When it rains...

gidgetgh — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 17:23:45 GMT

Oh, and I forgot! Also in July, we had a water stain on our laundry room wall (2nd floor). Turns out something had chewed a hole in the dryer vent on the roof so we had to replaced the dryer vent. We bought a metal one. $485.

Re: When it rains...

gidgetgh — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 17:51:24 GMT

When I walk by our 15 year old oven, stovetop, microwave, dryer and our 13 year old washer, I just about double d dog dare them.

Re: When it rains...

RedTop — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 17:52:58 GMT

@gidgetgh,

Buy a lottery ticket; your luck has to change one of these days!

Re: When it rains...

SouthernBee — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 18:10:57 GMT

@gidgetgh: So sorry you are dealing with so much. One positive thought- everything updated and praying no more major issues for the year. Southern Bee

Re: When it rains...

2blonde — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 19:59:06 GMT

@gidgetgh Geez.....I thought stuff like that was supposed to come in 3's!

Re: When it rains...

maestra — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 20:31:40 GMT

@SoX wrote:
@gidgetgh ...

Gilda Radner comes to mind ...

'It's always something...'

Re: When it rains...

gidgetgh — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 20:56:22 GMT

@RedTop wrote:
@gidgetgh,
Buy a lottery ticket; your luck has to change one of these days!

@RedTop- I already play! LOL.

Re: When it rains...

lovesrecess — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 21:42:10 GMT

Plumber told me dishwashers and fridges life expectancy is now 10 years, tops. They don’t make them like they used to. I grew up in the same house with all the same appliances until I left for college...so they were still going strong and were at least 18 yrs old.

Re: When it rains...

GingerPeach — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 22:05:38 GMT

@gidgetgh

Just with regard to eyeglasses, I just ordered (and received) prescription lenses for less than $90.

Mine were sunglasses, so it may be that regular glasses would be less.

I got them from the Prive Revaux site, which I learned about from a QVC presentation for the sunglasses they sell here.

I am very happy with them. They would have cost hundreds at any local eyeglass store.

Re: When it rains...

gidgetgh — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 22:41:57 GMT

@GingerPeach wrote:
@gidgetgh
Just with regard to eyeglasses, I just ordered (and received) prescription lenses for less than $90.
Mine were sunglasses, so it may be that regular glasses would be less.
I got them from the Prive Revaux site, which I learned about from a QVC presentation for the sunglasses they sell here.

I am very happy with them. They would have cost hundreds at any local eyeglass store.

@GingerPeach- I have a really strong prescription, especially in my left eye. I get progressive lenses, ground as thin as they can get them and anti glare. There’s just no way they’d be that inexpensive.

The lab my eye doctor uses actually has to have mine done by a second lab.

I wish though.

Re: When it rains...

I am still oxox — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 22:46:25 GMT

Hoping 2019 brings you better luck

Re: When it rains...

GingerPeach — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 23:01:19 GMT

It's true they don't do progressive lenses yet. I'm waiting myself for the day they do. I can cope with sunglasses just for distance.

Just fyi, however, their prescription options go from 4.00 to -6.00 for eye sphere and -2.00 to 2.00 for eye cylinder. The include these features and if you find a frame you like, it can be ordered for typically less than $30.00 and can be taken to your own lens creators.

Not trying to sell you these, but wanted to point out the features.

I hope you find some good savings somewhere among all the items you need. My is with you, @gidgetgh !

Re: When it rains...

Hippiified — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 00:08:04 GMT

@maestra wrote:
@SoX wrote:
@gidgetgh ...

Gilda Radner comes to mind ...
'It's always something...'

If it ain’t this, it’s that.