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Post by Bonny on May 12, 2015 12:47:08 GMT -5
It's only 10:30am here and it's not starting out well.
Woke up and found that my almost 16 year old kitty had peed in his cat bed because the guys who are taking down our Eucalyptus trees shut the door to our downstairs bathroom where the cat box is located.
Went to wash the cat bed and my less than 3 year old washer started flooding the laundry room and half bath. I spent an hour cleaning up that mess.
Found the tree crew has tossed the drinking water bottles I gave them all over the back yard. And they left the water to the hose turned on.
And they just dropped a huge limb that has wiped out my deck stairway.
This is a nationally known tree company not some fly-by-night outfit.
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Post by tractor on May 12, 2015 12:49:35 GMT -5
Well, if they are nationally known, they should have liability insurance so you should be getting a new stairway. That's a good thing, right?
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Post by ArchietheDragon on May 12, 2015 12:55:38 GMT -5
Looks like you picked the wrong day to stop sniffing glue.
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Post by tskeeter on May 12, 2015 13:00:57 GMT -5
It's only 10:30am here and it's not starting out well.
Woke up and found that my almost 16 year old kitty had peed in his cat bed because the guys who are taking down our Eucalyptus trees shut the door to our downstairs bathroom where the cat box is located.
Went to wash the cat bed and my less than 3 year old washer started flooding the laundry room and half bath. I spent an hour cleaning up that mess.
Found the tree crew has tossed the drinking water bottles I gave them all over the back yard. And they left the water to the hose turned on.
And they just dropped a huge limb that has wiped out my deck stairway.
This is a nationally known tree company not some fly-by-night outfit.
It's noon in Denver. Time to open the wine!
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Post by The Captain on May 12, 2015 13:03:12 GMT -5
Ugg. Sorry you're having a crummy day Bonny! Is this the deck that you just re-stained not too long ago? That'll stink because it will be hard to match the wood/stain up. What a hassle.
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Post by Bonny on May 12, 2015 13:09:19 GMT -5
Ugg. Sorry you're having a crummy day Bonny! Is this the deck that you just re-stained not too long ago? That'll stink because it will be hard to match the wood/stain up. What a hassle. I still have the stain but really don't want to do the work again.
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Post by Bonny on May 12, 2015 13:11:59 GMT -5
Well, if they are nationally known, they should have liability insurance so you should be getting a new stairway. That's a good thing, right? Yeah, it's why we go this route. These are 60' Eucalyptus trees and stuff can happen.
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Post by Peace77 on May 12, 2015 13:51:59 GMT -5
Tomorrow has GOT to be better.
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Post by kittensaver on May 12, 2015 15:02:43 GMT -5
Ugh! Sorry things are not going well
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Post by Bonny on May 12, 2015 15:07:38 GMT -5
Tomorrow has GOT to be better. LOL, I hope so.
Been going around the wringer (pun intended!) with the washing machine. Of course the washer is out of warranty but Samsung says they will do a one time courtesy repair of the drain pump. Of course the service folks are saying the machine is out of warranty and I need to pay for the repair. I ask about the drain pump? Nothing on the ticket. Ask them if they can call Samsung? No I have to do it. I call back Samsung. Yes the drain pump is on the ticket. OK they are putting it on the top of the work order. Now I've tried calling the repair folks and am left on hold to die. I'll try again after lunch.
Foreman from tree cutters has been at the job site. He says he's embarrassed and apologizes profusely. I tell him I want our contractor to assess it and make recommendation for repair/replacement. He agrees and says that they aren't contractors. Call into contractor.
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Post by kent on May 12, 2015 15:32:14 GMT -5
Ah, Bonny. Let me join you. Three days ago I BBQ'd and that night, after the BBQ cooled down, a freaking rat moved in to pick at scraps - of course my wife opened the lid and found it.
I completely took everything apart and cleaned it like an operating room. Used it again last night and when Mrs. Kent checked this morning, guess who had returned? I don't like rats but they sure are smart little buggers. FYI, we have quite a few critters around here, rats, raccoons, deer, hawks, a bobcat or two (reportedly) etc. so I guess it goes the Wild Kingdom territory.
Yesterday, my dishwasher gave formal notice it was thinking of failing (19 years old). There was small leak the appeared on the floor in front of it. I started taking things apart and found evidenced of a leak under the pump - bingo, it's a solenoid issue. I could fix this in about an hour once I find a replacement part but this thing is so old that may be problematic, I think I'll start "shopping" for a replacement.
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Post by Bonny on May 12, 2015 16:12:27 GMT -5
kent,
Yeah, it's a regular wild kingdom her too but so far no rats!
We did have a lot a field mice at our old house down the street. Had an invasion about 25 years ago and I wound up having to kill about 14.
I should point out that this stuff never happens when DH is in town. But I'd rather be dealing with this stuff than be with him at his mother's for five days.
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Post by andi9899 on May 12, 2015 16:24:57 GMT -5
Computers went down at work so I left. I was in the office way last night, so I figure it's cool to leave. Guess I'll find out if my boss disagrees tomorrow.
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Post by Bonny on May 12, 2015 17:45:28 GMT -5
Appt for washer set up for Thursday afternoon. If it's the drain pump Samsung will take care of it if it's something else it's on my dime. I watched a video on how the machine works and wanted to check to see if the drain pump had a sock stuck in it or if the hose became disconnected somehow.
Sure enough opened up the back of the washer and could see the drain pump lying on the floor. Took a bit to jam it back into place. Started washer and it didn't flood again. Putting it on a short wash and we'll see how it does through the spin cycle. Little concerned that it could pop off again. I will report back!
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Post by andi9899 on May 12, 2015 17:53:28 GMT -5
Good luck.
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Post by tskeeter on May 12, 2015 17:57:30 GMT -5
Appt for washer set up for Thursday afternoon. If it's the drain pump Samsung will take care of it if it's something else it's on my dime. I watched a video on how the machine works and wanted to check to see if the drain pump had a sock stuck in it or if the hose became disconnected somehow.
Sure enough opened up the back of the washer and could see the drain pump lying on the floor. Took a bit to jam it back into place. Started washer and it didn't flood again. Putting it on a short wash and we'll see how it does through the spin cycle. Little concerned that it could pop off again. I will report back! Hose clamp? Did someone leave off a hose clamp when they assembled the washer?
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Post by Bonny on May 12, 2015 18:05:06 GMT -5
Appt for washer set up for Thursday afternoon. If it's the drain pump Samsung will take care of it if it's something else it's on my dime. I watched a video on how the machine works and wanted to check to see if the drain pump had a sock stuck in it or if the hose became disconnected somehow.
Sure enough opened up the back of the washer and could see the drain pump lying on the floor. Took a bit to jam it back into place. Started washer and it didn't flood again. Putting it on a short wash and we'll see how it does through the spin cycle. Little concerned that it could pop off again. I will report back! Hose clamp? Did someone leave off a hose clamp when they assembled the washer? No I think the last time I ran the washer the load got really unbalanced. It didn't stop the washer but I wonder if it shook so hard that the tub bounced the hose pump loose.
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Post by tskeeter on May 12, 2015 18:29:43 GMT -5
Hose clamp? Did someone leave off a hose clamp when they assembled the washer? No I think the last time I ran the washer the load got really unbalanced. It didn't stop the washer but I wonder if it shook so hard that the tub bounced the hose pump loose.
Could be. In the back of my mind I was wondering if the inlet for the discharge pump might have been friction fit through a grommet in the bottom of the washer. Seems like that would lead to the kind of problem you experienced. If the pump is not mechanically attached to the washer in some fashion to keep it from falling off, I'd consider that a design flaw.
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Post by Bonny on May 12, 2015 18:33:45 GMT -5
No I think the last time I ran the washer the load got really unbalanced. It didn't stop the washer but I wonder if it shook so hard that the tub bounced the hose pump loose.
Could be. In the back of my mind I was wondering if the inlet for the discharge pump might have been friction fit through a grommet in the bottom of the washer. Seems like that would lead to the kind of problem you experienced. If the pump is not mechanically attached to the washer in some fashion to keep it from falling off, I'd consider that a design flaw. Well the machine filled and held water but won't go into a spin or rinse cycle. So another round with the shop vac and I may have ruined a new shirt with all the grease.
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Post by TheOtherMe on May 12, 2015 20:37:30 GMT -5
Not a good day at all, Bonny. Please don't send your luck my way.
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Post by Bonny on May 12, 2015 20:45:56 GMT -5
Not a good day at all, Bonny. Please don't send your luck my way. LOL, I believe in SHARING!
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Post by NastyWoman on May 12, 2015 20:51:52 GMT -5
LOL, I believe in SHARING Well let's go for it then... One for you and one for me until
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Post by Bonny on May 12, 2015 20:55:37 GMT -5
LOL, I believe in SHARING Well let's go for it then... One for you and one for me until LOL, I was going to update my last post that I was off to have a well deserved cocktail.
Only I'm NOT sharing that!
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on May 12, 2015 21:04:31 GMT -5
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Post by Bonny on May 12, 2015 23:34:15 GMT -5
Trees are EVIL!!!!!!!!!!!!! They leave nothing but destruction in their wake.
Kill!! Kill!! Kill all of the trees!!!!
Or, just have a cocktail and call it a day. So you have personal experience?
Do share.
No kidding, your experience is why I can't complain too much. As I tell everyone I've worked for two Railroads. I know about BAD.
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Post by weltschmerz on May 13, 2015 17:19:37 GMT -5
Ah, Bonny. Let me join you. Three days ago I BBQ'd and that night, after the BBQ cooled down, a freaking rat moved in to pick at scraps - of course my wife opened the lid and found it.
I completely took everything apart and cleaned it like an operating room. Used it again last night and when Mrs. Kent checked this morning, guess who had returned? I don't like rats but they sure are smart little buggers. FYI, we have quite a few critters around here, rats, raccoons, deer, hawks, a bobcat or two (reportedly) etc. so I guess it goes the Wild Kingdom territory.
Yesterday, my dishwasher gave formal notice it was thinking of failing (19 years old). There was small leak the appeared on the floor in front of it. I started taking things apart and found evidenced of a leak under the pump - bingo, it's a solenoid issue. I could fix this in about an hour once I find a replacement part but this thing is so old that may be problematic, I think I'll start "shopping" for a replacement. Meh. It's just a rat.
You have NO IDEA how smart they are. Scary-smart.
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Post by dannylion on May 13, 2015 18:44:58 GMT -5
Ken, just give the rat a name and call it a pet. That's what I do with the young black snakes that come into the garage seeking a mouse snack. I name them all Rita. They eventually wander off again in search of better mouse hunting opportunities.
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Post by Bonny on May 15, 2015 10:18:07 GMT -5
Updates: Washing machine tech came out yesterday. Indeed it was a failed drain pump and the cost was covered by Samsung. Apparently there was a design flaw and the pump gets damaged by excessive vibration by the tub. Supposedly the pump has been redesigned and fits in a different spot. Our wonderful contractor came out yesterday to look at the damaged stairs. He says he can fit the job around the big job he's doing about 5 miles away. He'll have an estimate to us by Monday. Tree folks have been slow but better behaved. We're now on day 5 and supposedly they are going to be finished today. I'm doubtful. But the manager is making sure that they are cleaning up after themselves and the back deck and patio are being blown or swept. And they are picking up their trash! Another issue that's on our plate is having our neighbors' trees being removed off of our property. But that's a subject for another thread. Stay tuned!
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2015 16:08:21 GMT -5
Yeah, my momma always said there would be days like that but she never said they would come 5 or 6 in a row and she sure as hell didn't say what to do about them. She was a teetotaler
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Post by Bonny on May 25, 2015 17:33:49 GMT -5
I kept meaning to update you guys on the stair situation.
Tree company is giving me a hard time about the stair estimate. Our contractor came in with a bid of $3,900 which I thought was high but the stairs have to be completely rebuilt. They are too steep to meet current code. My contractor will re-use what he can but it doesn't sound like much can be re-used.
Tree company wants to get more bids. We're headed down to the cabin for three weeks on Saturday. I have forbid them or their agents from coming onto our property without my husband or I are there.
I know what they are going to do. They'll low-ball me with a bid from a contractor who won't actually be able to do the work. So I told the District manager that if they continue down this path that I will force them to get a permit. This means that their contractor will need to submit drawings and that the City may insist on other work be done. Although the deck is in good shape it's 25 years old and there's likely to have been changes to code during that time. I implied that they may find themselves paying for a lot more than a stairway.
District manager will be meeting me and looking at the stairway Tuesday @1:30. I'm sure he's going to try to sweet talk me into allowing other contractors but I've had it with them. This is a huge hassle and is likely to affect my landscaping project.
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