Living in Armenelos

[altariel]

We have had a leak in our shower on and off for ages now, and are waiting for the plumber to fix it. In the meantime, when someone decides to take their time to have a shower, water gushes through the kitchen ceiling, conveniently on the spot just in front of the fridge where one would stand to prepare breakfast.

Now it seems that either the washing machine or the dishwasher has sprung a leak too - the carpet in the extension at the back of the house is sodden. Put your foot on it and squelch.

I keep peeking out of the window to see if the Eagles are coming.

We are running off to Rómenna spend the New Year on the Isle of Wight from the 27th, so these problems will just have to wait.

Comments

[executrix.livejournal.com]

I'm very sorry to hear about the rising, falling, and lateral damp conditions. They sell bags of silica gel which might be able to get the condition under control when you're gone.

I used to get this peculiar oily slick creeping across the floor of the front vestibule, which made me nervous until I realized it was water leaching out of the bag of calcium chloride I keep to melt the snow--sort of my very own Weeping Virgin Icon.

Have a wonderful trip!

[altariel.livejournal.com]

Ooh, I like the idea of having a site of pilgrimage here. I think I'll shove some red food colouring down the sink and see what comes out.

[(Anonymous)]

(Katlinel at work)

Does this mean bare feet, sackcloth, and prostration next time I visit?

[altariel.livejournal.com]

I was thinking of something a bit more glitzy, Lourdes-style. But we can do sackcloth if you prefer! :-D