$#it happens in 3's? Did I say that out loud?
Did I mention kitchen appliances that are way older than 8 years old?
Sigh.
First it was the washing machine repair.
Then, I replaced my leaning desk chair. I counted the chair as one of the 3 things in hopes that once I reached 3 that things breaking or needing to replaced would stop there.
Then, Curtis needed tires.
Then, there was Hannah's car repair.
Now, what?
The dishwasher. 
I got up from my several hours of researching at the computer (PhD course) last night to find water on the kitchen floor courtesy of my dishwasher. Twas no surprise. This beloved appliance has been making a horrible noise--like chewing on glass or something--for some time. During the last few weeks, I could also tell that the pump inside was struggling. I knew that kicking the bucket was in the cards.
I could say out loud that the 3's thing is just a silly superstition, but I wouldn't believe it and karma would still have its way. If we continue to count the chair in all this, then this is 5 rather notable expenses and I am due one more. If we don't count the chair, then this is 4 and I'm due 2 more. Silly? Maybe. Probably.
When I brought all this up before, maybe I should have knocked on wood...harder.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Maybe I should have knocked on wood...harder
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2 comments:
LOL at this post. I have 3 kids so I absolutely get the notion of things happening in threes. ;-)
Our appliances are past that 10 year mark too, but except for a cranky dishwasher, we're okay so far.
What got me was searching for some info on the car repairs I just did. I had three of those too. Brought the car in for an alternator, which was okay, and then they called and said I needed front tires, which I kind of new.
So by now I've graduated from checking with friends to checking Edmunds.com and Driverside.com to find out how much all this is going to cost me. Then they call back and say that if I don't replace my timing chain (timing belt, timing chain -- heard it called both) my warranty would be expired. Big, big mess.
Now here I am, lots of money later, flipping through blogs on a Saturday night.
Oh, and btw, badminton is a wicked sport at competitive levels. Think volleyball with a shuttlecock (yeah, I know) that doesn't fly in an intuitive way. I took a class in it through extended adult learning one year, and the instructors were amazing. It was like playing tennis with a pro while you're sitting down!
Have a good one, and keep that knife tucked away!
Chris G.
Chris G.,
I love it when people I don't know appreciate my blog!
I am glad you enjoyed. I hope you visit again.
Christine
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