Exploding Pipes: Lessons Learned

I'm feeling a little bit better today. I've been out of bed for breakfast and ... well, personal business. That's the extent of it. Other than sending two text messages and two emails to building manager "F"and to his second-in-command (with no response from either), that's all I've accomplished. Still, I feel better than I did yesterday.

We've got running water — where it's supposed to be running. We've got one flushing toilet. For some reason, the other toilet doesn't work although we were told it did. But we don't have hot water. We're concerned that the water heater had something to do with the original explosion. The last plumber agreed. He called into the insurance office and the insurance office was supposed to have spoken with "F" and then sent over a technician. Nothing. Hence my messages to "F." We still have a hotel room for showers, and I have a feeling "F" and I are not going be happy with each other when I submit the bills to him. So, before I go back to bed, here's what I've learned this week.

LESSON 1: SAN GERALDO CAN COPE WITHOUT LOSING HIS HEAD.

LESSON 2: IF YOU WANT A HOLLYWOOD KITCHEN, YOU NEED THE CUT-OUT TO GO
FROM THE KITCHEN TO THE DINING ROOM AND NOT TO THE BACK HALL.
ALSO, IT'S GOOD TO DO IT WHERE THERE ARE NO PIPES.

LESSON 3: WHEN THE UPSTAIRS NEIGHBORS PIPES ARE EXPOSED ABOVE
YOUR HEAD, IT OFTEN SOUNDS LIKE YOU'RE ABOUT TO BE DUMPED ON.

LESSON 4: BROKEN, POLISHED SKY BLUE STUCCO IS AN IMPROVEMENT.

LESSON 5: RECOMMENDED FOR HANGING HATS.

LESSON 6: NOT RECOMMENDED FOR HANGING HEADS.
(AS IF I HADN'T BEEN FEELING CRAPPY ENOUGH!)

LESSON 7: SEVILLA IS STILL BEAUTIFUL. (CHRISTMAS DAY)
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LESSON 8: I almost forgot. I also learned that before I say, "I forgot my glasses!" I should discreetly touch the bridge of my nose and see if I'm wearing them.