There’s nothing like home ownership to take away the fun
time of working on old cars.
Since my last post the AC drain plugged and the AC shut down
in 100 degree heat. The installer built the drain so it wouldn’t come apart, so
I had to use a snake, air pressure and lots of Chlorox to get it to flow. This
came after working on the new ice machine that died a few days after being installed.
Then yesterday, a wind storm took down my vinyl fence and
destroyed my 16’ garage door. A large hammer and an hour of straightening
panels and brackets allowed me to operate the garage door, but it’s a twisted
mess that will need replacement.
The fence will need major repairs. I managed to cobble it
together by propping with 2X4s, but it won’t withstand more than a gentle
breeze in that condition, so I hope no more storms hit before I can get it
replaced. A fence contractor is coming on Monday to give an estimate, but he
can’t get to it for 2-3 weeks.
The roof leak above
the kitchen also made another appearance during the storm, so the roofer was
out to inspect it again. Looks like he’ll
have to replace about 200 sq ft of shingles to make sure it’s fixed, but it
will be at least three weeks before he can get to it.
I’m really getting to dislike this house!
This afternoon, I tried to finish the AC compressor mount,
but the Ingersoll Rand metal shear broke another set of blades, so nothing got
done. Since that’s the second one that broke, I ordered a different brand to
replace it.
The only car work accomplished has been ordering and
receiving a few more parts. Maybe tomorrow will go better.
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