We burned through $750 worth of propane (for heating) in the last month. Due to the screwy pricing game fuel providers play, it cost $1100 to re-fill the same tank week before last. Our business is in the HVAC industry so Partner purchased and installed a new heat pump. This is suppose to half our fuel bills. We'll see.
I've been trying to get pics of the new unit to post but haven't been able to swing by the house during the day and it's dark when I get home. (I was going to wait and post this when I could w/ pics but I got nothing tonight so here ya go)
The outdoor unit comes up to my sternum and is just about as wide across. I've named her Ugly Betty. This necessitated in my naming of the 250 gallon propane tank that stands about 15 feet away at the back corner of the house. What else could I do but name it Hank The Tank. They have a relationship. They're a team.
In the process of installing Ugly Betty, Partner whacked himself with an errant wrench that came off the fitting he was trying to secure. He whacked him self good with the wrench and hit himself in the ear. Giving himself a concussion.
No worries, Percocet Boy is ok. His ear is swollen and kinda sticking out from his head and scraped up good. Good enough that people just stare and don't ask questions, giving me a dirty look like I beat the big galoot.
Percocet Boy can be fun. I've already got him to agree to using our tax return for a new couch. I wonder what else I could get him to agree to ? Change a few 'chapping- my-ass' work policies ? Hmmmm...
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Heat & Suffering
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Give Partner another Percocet and you could be the boss! His ear must really hurt. I wonder why ears get so red and hot when they're hurt? Just saying. I hope he's OK.
Your's is the last post to read tonight. I've spent hours catching up, and now, I'll bid you adiou. I'm outta here!
Yes! Another person who names objects serving purpose in our lives. Love it!
I hope Percocet boy gets to feeling better soon. In the meanwhile, go easy on the feller. Ok, maybe not...
Oh, and if you were serious, dinner could happen.
Poor Jay!! Kiss near his ear for me!
And I can relate to the dirty "abuser" looks. When Bryce and I got in our accident, my face looked bad!!! I had to constantly stop people and tell them to stop giving my hubby the death stare!
Have fun with percocet boy!!!
PASS The percocet! :)
HAHA.
I hope he feels better!!
Sincerely,
E
Ugly Betty and Hank the Tank - I love it. We name stuff like that too.
Poor Percocet Boy - be kind to him! But go for the new couch - that was a good idea. In fact, could I borrow one of two of those? I need some new chairs. ;)
Is Percocet boy accident prone, by chance? I just got my ER bill from jamming a razor blade into my thumb, trying to "undo" an art piece. I sat there the ENTIRE day and by the time I was seen, my thumb had healed itself back together. I'm inspired, Brad. I think I'll need to name all my machines now. When I do, I'll post them. Have a happy day!
i am curious to the heatpump. i need one for my studio. i have heard the same good things.
will you keep us posted?
and i feel sorry for the percocet boy. make a list of your 'honey wants' and get him to agree to them all.
how is our dear Brad doing?
I hope your lovie is feeling better! OWIE!
Sincerely,
Elizabeth
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