Home. Six weeks with a proper roof over our heads and I have developed a specific sigh for when I think of what a friend said to me after we closed. "Welcome to home ownership where every week is a chance for something new to break."
Oy to the vey.
Day 1: Roof leaks causing damage to master bedroom ceiling. (ah but it's a condo, so we don't own the roof, but we have to deal with the red tape of repairs.)
Day 2: Microwave begins strange perpetual buzzing. Pay for repairman to tell us motherboard is fried, but we can still cook with it if the buzzing doesn't drive us crazy. Will be cheaper to buy a new one than repair.
Day 4: Wood floor boards begin to pop up near balcony.
Day 7: Dog breaks mirror on door.
Day 10: Dog crushes first door handle.
Day 11: Dog pulls eye hooks out of door from opposite side.
Day 15: Dog begins destruction of door and frame.
Day 20: Switch starter for gas fireplace stops working.
Day 27: Water damage appears on first floor new floors.
Day 25: Dog crushes second door handle.
Day 33: Leave for Paris.
Day 40: Discover repairs not completed while gone. Summon contractors who begin at least phase one of repairs. At least 2-3 more weeks before other work done. Told 9 foot wall of glass doors and windows will need to be replaced in the next 1-2 years for sure.
Thank God for Paris. Weim anyone?
