Sticker Shock

A couple of weeks ago, we ordered a new front-loader washing machine and gas-powered dryer. This morning, we finally had a plumber to give an estimate (and, if we agree, proceed) running a gas line from one side of the furnace/laundry room to the other for the new dryer.

The estimate is $1300 USD.

This is not quite twice Kent's best guess, but it's more than four times mine.

It's days like this I think I'm in the wrong line of work.

Sticker Shock

A couple of weeks ago, we ordered a new front-loader washing machine and gas-powered dryer. This morning, we finally had a plumber to give an estimate (and, if we agree, proceed) running a gas line from one side of the furnace/laundry room to the other for the new dryer.

The estimate is $1300 USD.

This is not quite twice Kent's best guess, but it's more than four times mine.

It's days like this I think I'm in the wrong line of work.

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Mood Swings Into Positive Territory

Considering how swamped I was every day of last week, today has turned out to be extraordinarily light thus far.

I still have my hands full with projects but they're now on autopilot until later in the week: I'm waiting for test results, feedback from other teams, approvals from management, etc..

Preparations for Harper's Ferry Hoedown continue on schedule, although I still need to buzz by Staples on the way home to get some card stock. My to-do list for the upcoming Thursday HFH meeting is largely complete, with a few extras since I know two other volunteers may have some trouble fulfilling their promises on some critical issues. I'll probably call an MS or Plus tip after the meeting if Dayle insists on putting us on the mic but I'm not dreading it as I once did.

While my primary square dance laptop was forgotten at the campgrounds two weekends ago, I got it back yesterday evening so I have all of the required calling equipment once again; I've even had time today to scribble up seven more figures for my next A2 tip.

Dayle just called to ask if we could call in Baltimore on Nov. 9, as he's going to be out-of-town on business. Shouldn't be a problem, and it will be a nice warm-up time before the GCA hour the weekend after at Harper's Ferry.

Ah, well... back to work.

Mood Swings Into Positive Territory

Considering how swamped I was every day of last week, today has turned out to be extraordinarily light thus far.

I still have my hands full with projects but they're now on autopilot until later in the week: I'm waiting for test results, feedback from other teams, approvals from management, etc..

Preparations for Harper's Ferry Hoedown continue on schedule, although I still need to buzz by Staples on the way home to get some card stock. My to-do list for the upcoming Thursday HFH meeting is largely complete, with a few extras since I know two other volunteers may have some trouble fulfilling their promises on some critical issues. I'll probably call an MS or Plus tip after the meeting if Dayle insists on putting us on the mic but I'm not dreading it as I once did.

While my primary square dance laptop was forgotten at the campgrounds two weekends ago, I got it back yesterday evening so I have all of the required calling equipment once again; I've even had time today to scribble up seven more figures for my next A2 tip.

Dayle just called to ask if we could call in Baltimore on Nov. 9, as he's going to be out-of-town on business. Shouldn't be a problem, and it will be a nice warm-up time before the GCA hour the weekend after at Harper's Ferry.

Ah, well... back to work.