My husband is trying to fix a leak in the toilet today. There's been a drip in the water line that fills the tank that he's tried to convince me was condensation, but it's not. I didn't just fall off the turnip truck. This has become an extended project. I don't know how many fittings he's stripped or how many trips to the implement shed it will take, but he's on a mission to prove me wrong.
This happens because he and I have have completely different logic. He thinks he can get by with a scrap from here or there and end up with some albatross of a repair. I think one trip to town for $10 worth of supplies is well worth the trouble. I had to open my mouth, so we have this impass.
He has about five different hoses he's stealing pieces from to "make it work". He's doing all this before he does his chores. This will, of course, make him late for lunch. Which will in turn, be my fault. The blame always ends up on my doorstep.
He irritates the hell out of me. If he can't fix it with what he's got, that will be my fault too. He'll say he'll go to town for the parts "just to satisfy me".
This repair has been piddled with for at least six months now. You would think he would have a solution by now. I suppose there is no way that any of my suggestions could be the right ones. I see a straight line between point A and point B. He always takes the scenic route.
Lord help me.
CW
CreativeWoman posted on Oct 29, 2008
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uniquely-ironic said on Oct 29, 2008....
LOL I don't know why, but some men can't seem to just go get the right part. They must McGyver it until the house falls down around their ears. -
queenparanoia said on Oct 29, 2008....
lol... dunk his head to the toilet bowl... then flush it... he'll get your point then!!! lol... ;-) -
CreativeWoman said on Oct 29, 2008....
UI,
I better hide the duct tape!
queen,
You don't know how much that idea appeals to me! :-D
CW
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uniquely-ironic said on Oct 29, 2008....
and paper clips! ;) -
beyondtheveil said on Oct 29, 2008....
The way you described the problem, its a very cheap part being a hose less than two feet long with both ends attached by the manufacturer and costs a few bucks. Why anyone would want to jury rig this with scrap parts under 60 lbs of constant water pressure is beyond me. Its a ten minute job for a backyard repairman. -
CayenneMan said on Oct 29, 2008....
I agree with beyondtheveil. And uniquely-ironic is right you've got to have those paper clips they help alot with roof repairs too ? CreativeWoman maybe you should do the plumbing repair and leave him with any electrical related repairs. -
winterslight said on Oct 29, 2008....
awwwwall i can say is men. no more needed there.but with that u should of went to town when you new you was right and got the stuff to fix it up. put it all in his shop. then nag him to fix it and oh wow there is all this new stuff. as he scratches his head wondering when he got it. he would be done;and you no men he would dare not ask you if you got all that stuff. lolgod bless men gotta have them gotta love them gotta laugh at them.. -
CreativeWoman said on Oct 29, 2008....
UI,
I hate to admit that he's used paper clips on the inside of tank before. I don't know whether to laugh or cry.
beyond,
He's been to town for the piece you described. He even brought one home. He can't admit that it's not the right one and is doing everything he can to make it work. He literally can't stand to go spend another $4 because "he can make it work". Like I said, when he eventually admits defeat he will blame my interference. sigh.....
Cayenne,
I always have to be the voice of reason with him. I'll let him fight his little drip if that is what his ego needs.
winter,
He supposedly had the right stuff, but the water still drips. He's back to square one. I'll look for some sealant this afternoon perhaps to help him. Maybe I'll just put it in his toolbox so he can "find" it.
CW
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uniquely-ironic said on Oct 29, 2008....
Bwa ha ha ha ha! Yup, you've got a McGyver on your hands. Reminds me of the flying video tape incident with my ex when he went all McGyver on me. -
skald said on Oct 29, 2008....
Maybe he is stubborn like mine. I never push him into anything because it does not pay. I have to let him think he has had the thought first. I think spending 10 dollars in the town would be a better solution . -
bluegum said on Oct 29, 2008....
cw we are on step ahead of you fillys, aint you glad god gave us a brain and a @#$%^ to be lovable. blue. -
CreativeWoman said on Oct 29, 2008....
UI,
I certainly do...and I still have a dripping toilet. :-)
skald,
He is very stubborn. I think it would have been a better solution too.
bluegum,
I don't quite know what to say to that. lol Perhaps it's an example of different logic again. :-)
CW
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Me-Myself&I said on Oct 29, 2008....
at least he didn't pull out the duct tape. lol.... oh men, what are we to do with them? *smile* -
SeanRenaud said on Oct 29, 2008....
If you'd obey and serve like the vows you took said you should we wouldn't be having this debate. I mean really how often do you get into a meaningful debate with your chair? *don't kill me, I'm made of fragile meat bits!*I sadly didn't inherit the McGuyver gene. I instead inherited the if you don't know look it up, if you can't look it up pay somebody gene. It's recessive. It also causes me to stop and ask for directions after roughly fifteen minutes. Few other real bad habits. -
CreativeWoman said on Oct 29, 2008....
MMI,
No duct tape as of yet.
Sean,
I hope you are joking. Otherwise, I'm very offended and disappointed in you.
CW -
SeanRenaud said on Oct 29, 2008....
Half kidding. -
CreativeWoman said on Oct 30, 2008....
Sean,
You are entitled to your opinion.
CW
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