Bathtub, Faucet, Dyson, Light, HVAC

It was just too much in one day. The bath tub drain wasn’t draining - even with a few helpings of Drano; one of the lights above the bathroom sink quit - after just replacing it with a new lightbulb; the kitchen faucet stopped running - even though the batteries were changed just recently for the tap on feature; the Dyson humidifier cleaning cycle notification light came on; and the routine HVAC spring maintenance was due. None of these things are really a problem and are routine issues that you just need to deal with. But when they happen all at one time, it can feel overwhelming - but probably even more annoying. On top of that the water filter in the refrigerator was changed and for whatever reason it now makes a loud grinding sound every time the ice turns. And of course the upstairs neighbor is having some sort of work done that requires non stop banging for the last week. So yesterday after our morning walk we drove over to the hardware store in search of a snake and more drano. That actually seemed to do the job but we will find out when we take the next shower. The HVAC guy showed up two hours early - which worked out fine because we happened to be home. We changed out the six AA batteries for the kitchen sink and the water was restored. I climbed up the ladder to check the light bulb - again - and THREE of the bulbs were not working. Luckily we had a fourth that did the trick. It had to be the bulbs because the other light of the two on the fixture worked just fine. I guess that’s a good reason to buy bulbs only when you need them. Then in the afternoon I ran the cleaning cycle using citric acid in the Dyson humidifier. Now I’m waiting to see what is the next thing that goes. Can we please just wait a few days? 

Subaru Service

Since having driven to Florida and back last week it was time for a car check at the Subaru dealer. The last service appointment was in July for what we remembered was a pretty thorough affair. Our Forester is two years old and already at 39,000 miles. So we weren't sure what the actual service needed was, but we had an engagement for lunch, so we requested a loaner. We got a 2018 outback with a keyless entry and starter. Our first Subaru was an outback, followed by two foresters. We like the height and view of the Forester more, but I also like all the added features on the outback. Neither one of us is familiar with keyless entry and starter so I looked it up on line to make sure we didn't do something that would lock us out or anything else. The Outback is a nice enough vehicle, and I have a feeling the additional safety options are now available on the Forester too - especially the blind spot and back up and parking audible sound alarms. What we would really like is a self parking option because we have street parking in our neighborhood. It turned out we only needed an oil and filter change so we really didn't need the loaner after all. Regardless, the service is always great at the Subaru dealership. Maybe that's why we are on our third Subaru?

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