Repair people have been around the house everyday this week and there are more to come. The roof was replaced on Monday and Tuesday, though that destroyed the non-paved driveway. I'm not certain that someone will return to fix it as they'd promised. Today the kitchen sink was repaired so it doesn't continue to leak into the cupboard underneath. I took measurements yesterday for a carpentry repair to the front porch that should occur in the next week or so. We are still trying to find a time for the electrician to repair the fuse box and doorbell wiring. I'm hoping that will work in the next two weeks. I will need to shop for some indoor plumbing fixtures so those can be repaired when the carpenter (also the landlord) is available. Today when I arrived home, the yard care fellow was starting the leaf cleanup. The front yard is pretty much down now, but the back yard is always up to 14 days later. So, the bulk of the leaves have been moved for now. Now if I could just get myself motivated to do the fall cleaning indoors, things will be set.
Fixing the bits and pieces of a house isn't wildly different than maintaining a human. We do our regular check ins with dentists, MDs, eye doctors, physios and a string of other health care practitioners. We work on diet, activity, relaxation and such to reduce risk of disease. Sometimes the maintenance testings are seasonal -- annual blood work, twice yearly oral care, or scans and screens done every two years. It reminds me of Spring and Fall house cleaning in a way.
So -- even with the stress of people coming and going from home this week, things are being managed. Stress levels should reduce from living with malfunctions in the house. A song that brings a smile came to mind today. The video shared does include the lyrics in the text. Enjoy!
I'll Repair for You -- Weird Al Yankovic
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