Refrigerator Conks Out!

The new refrigerator. By the way, this price was only available for the floor model. I would have to take this refrigerator with me today which was impossible. What? Carry it out on my back? And how would I get it in my house? It's a bargain for somebody but not for me today. But this is the model that I ordered that will be delivered next Wednesday, August 27th, 2025. Bill would like it!

 I noticed it a couple days ago.

I went to get a swipe of cold bottled water from my twenty year old GE Profile refrigerator. As I put the plastic Deer Park bottle to my lips, anticipating the stimulant of cold water entering my mouth, the water was .....almost room temperature! Oh uh! 

Don't tell me! Is my GE Profile refrigerator, which has faithfully served me and Bill for these past twenty-five years finally going to buy the ranch? I'm afraid so folks.

I pulled out the refrigerator this morning and vacuumed all the dust out fo the back. Thinking that would help. It didn't. I read that perhaps I should clean the coils. I don't know how to get to the coils and I'm not going to start taking my refrigerator apart because I don't know what I'm doing. 

What to do?

You know what folks? It's time for a new refrigerator! I noticed that both of my neighbors, on either side of me, whose animals I watch, walk and feed when they are otherwise occupied, have nice, big, modern refrigerators. Both have the freezer compartment on the bottom which I find much more convenient plus I believe more efficient than the side by side that I have now. Also, my water dispenser hasn't worked for years, that's why I have bottled water. By the way, I can't drink the tap water here in Slower Lower, it has so much chlorine in it, that it tastes like swimming pool water. 

My old refrigerator Sept. 19, 2019
That's Bill on his ladder doing something with the ambient lights

So I checked Home Depot's website this morning. Viola! They have a sale going on. Super! I can save over one thousand dollars to buy one of their models that they are discontinuing. Even though that model is being discontinued, it's perfect for me. There is only me in this house, I don't need one of those floor to ceiling, walk in refrigerators like Pat's friend Paul and Deb have. I just need a refrigerator to keep my left overs cold, keep my bottled water cold, provide ice (which my old refrigerator has continued to do thank goodness even though the water dispenser ceased to work years ago). I have another refrigerator (smaller one) and freezer chest in my basement, next to Bill's bedroom. That was originally intended for his ice cream and my freezer overflow because the freezer on the GE Profile that I have now isn't big enough. This new refrigerator which is a Whirlpool, has plenty of bottom freezer space and easy access. 

My new refrigerator will be delivered next Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Probably no nap for me that day. Hopefully this all goes smoothly. And no, I didn't get the extended warranty which would cost $270.00. Just the standard one year warranty guaranteed by the manufacturer. 

If my refrigerator was going to go out, this was good timing. I have extra money from what I expected to pay for my school/real estate taxes. This is perfect for me because when I come into an unexpected windfall of money, I like to buy something useful with that unexpected cash flow otherwise that money would just blend in with the rest of my household expenses. New every time I use my new refrigerator I will be reminded of my good fortune this year. 

Each day is a challenge folks. I do believe Bill's guardian angel is watching over me and helping me navigate what is left of my life. I truly do.

Catching Up

My new baby noise cancelling headphones

Hi folks.

It's taking me a bit longer than I anticipated to get back on my regular schedule after my California holiday.

Yesterday was very productive. I traveled thirty-nine miles to Dover to apply for a TSA pre check identification pass. That whole procedure was a lot easier than I thought it would be. I had to take my birth certificate and driver's license to prove who I was. When I was there my fingerprints were recorded. Now I await a notice in the mail with my pre check number identification.  When I get that I apply that to my account at American Airlines and this will breeze me through the whole TSA security procedure.  Like my ride Bill B. said, "If you only use it once a year, it is well worth it."  I agree with him.  This pass cost me $85 and is good for five years.  If I use a different carrier, then I would have to get a different number. However, I don't plan on using a different carrier other than American Airlines.

TSA Universal Enroll Building in Dover, DE

Also on yesterday I purchased a Bose noise cancelling Bluetooth headphones. My days of being tortured by baby noise on flights is at an end. I've already paired the Bose headphones to my iPhone. Tomorrow I go to the Bose store to pair the headphones to my Mac Notebook. Ah, the pleasure of taking a long flight watching and listening to a movie or just music. 

I thought I was finally back on schedule today but I had another setback. I rarely use my dishwasher. The last time I used it was over three months ago when I put a load of dishes I got from thrift stores to sanitize them. I thought I would empty the dishwasher tonight. I opened it up and immediately noticed that the dishes were clammy. A wooden spoon had a living organism on it.  Something was wrong. After emptying the dishwasher I notice that the water had not drained out. WTF?  I rarely use that dishwasher and her I got this problem. I'm especially concerned because our neighbors had a leak in their dishwasher and now are undergoing a floor and rug replacement from the damage. The damage was extensive.  Bill noticed the leak by a wet spot on their basement rug. When he told me about it I noticed that the water was dripping form the ceiling above. Where the kitchen sink was located.  When our neighbors returned they had to call Service Pro. Lots of damage. Now they have a big repair job, so big my neighbor is staying with someone else until it is completed. Bill was worried we would have the same problem Thank goodness we didn't but we don't want to take any chances so he turned off the water valve.

Bill turning off the water valve to our automatic dishwasher

As my long time friend Larry and I often commiserate, once we get something done and look to "coast" for a while, something else comes up.  I called my appliance repairman. Hopefully this repair won't cost too much.

Then tonight I noticed that I still haven't received a lamp that I ordered from a store in Palm Springs. I called and yes, they had not shipped it yet.  Hmmmm.  They said they would send it out tonight.  

Now I have to get my papers together to do my taxes.  I usually the them done by now but I haven't even started yet this year.  I'm slipping folks. By increments, but I am slipping.  

My apologies to my favorite bloggers that I haven't read or comment on their blogs.  I'm behind but I hope to catch up this week.  

I'm still here folks. The daffodils are up and I can feel spring in the air.  Life is good.