23 September 2019

Finally … Rain

We finally got some rain.  It was light to heavy and everything seems to be draining beautifully.  I don’t see obvious signs of water in the basement on the affected areas.  I need to put my hand on them and get a good feel but I just haven’t gotten the courage yet.  From all outward appearances I’d say my water issue is fixed, it was the the gutter as I call it but the proper name is downspout. 

I got leaf guards to insert in the gutters, they came in a pack of 4.  I’ve got more than 4 gutters.  So looks like I will need to order more.  I was mainly interested in protecting the two back gutters.  I have also looked and found a leaf blower attachment for gutter cleaning.  My way was a fine quick and dirty but long term the leaf blower sounds like an easier and better solution.  Just takes a little cash to get the item and some manual labor which I am so allergic to. 

My idea of living isn’t doing maintenance work, life is busy enough and that is just another aggravation to add to the list.  However, I learned my lesson from this that it’s necessary when you own a home.  You can bet I will make sure the gutters are clean. 

It’s been a little bit of a busy morning here.  I got caught up about an hour ago and I am just killing a few minutes before it’s time for lunch.  I’ve got active shooter training this afternoon.  Kind of sad that this exists.  However, this training can save lives. 

Last night sucked.  I got in bed and couldn’t sleep.  Then Gator was sick and threw up on the clean bedding.  She felt better but I sure didn’t.  I had to get up and turn the TV back on after cleaning up the mess.  Took a little bit but I was out by midnight and I sure didn’t want to get up this morning.  However, I pushed and things feel fine right now.  I’ll bet you I won’t have the same problem tonight, with sleep or a sick Gator. 

Well time to scram for lunch.  Talk with you peeps later. 

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