Latestarter's ramblings/musings/gripes and grumbles.

[Ferguson K]

I'm sorry we didn't make it.

I have been talking about this all week. We had our whole day planned around it.

I thought.

Sorry. I'll come visit soon!

 

[Southern by choice]

So there ya have it @Southernbychoice Not ALL LGDs can't be trusted around counter foods eyewitness account presented! Picture a big old platter with 7 - 3/4-1 lb seasoned rib eyes sitting right there on the counter, and Mel is great! Truthfully I forgot I had them sitting up there within easy reach for him had he wanted them, when I took Bay and her hubby on the tour. Mel was more interested in standing at the backyard fence watching us and wishing he could be out there trying to tackle us. Give him running room and he's like a guided missile running out and then back and grazing you as he passes.

I say ... good job!
But you know how it is.. it will be the one time, when you least expect it.

So glad you all had a nice time together!
I hope I can find something as wonderful as you have found.
It sounds so beautiful and functional!

 

[babsbag]

@Latestarter since I have discovered these new plumbing fittings called Shark Bites I don't mind it as much as I used to. DH still does all the sweating of fittings around here but in a pinch I know I can go and get a Shark Bite and make it work. They are $$$ so we try not to use them. Our manufactured home is all PEX or CPVC so I don't think there is any copper in here at all but then that is whole new learning curve. The dairy trailers have copper though. It just seems that plumbing takes multiple trips to the hardware store but I was very pleased that the drains under the old sink were the PERFECT height for the garbage disposal connection. Truly one of the easiest I have ever done. The only plumber we have hired in 35 years of marriage was roto-rooter on New Years Eve for the main line to the street. DIY is all we know around here.

 

[Latestarter]

I don't ever expect it to happen, but you KNOW Southern, you are ALWAYS welcome to come for a visit! I know it would make you so happy inside to see Mel and his environment and how he lives. He has a good life! I do hope to be headed your way in the not too distant future for a Mel's "mom" visit. I'll contact you first of course to make sure of timing and all. And of course you are almost assuredly right... the one time that I least expect it is when Mel will decide to "help himself" to a meal... Of course like you, I'll be ticked, but will immediately forgive (but NOT forget!).

 

[Latestarter]

I used fittings similar to that on the butyl pipes in the home I just sold when I had to do plumbing mods under the kitchen sink and dishwasher there. I don't know that they exist for copper though... Have to go the old fashioned way with flux and silver solder. No biggie though... just a very uncomfortable position to work in/from.

 

[babsbag]

They exist for copper, they are called Shark Bites, but a lot more money.

 

[Bruce]

I used fittings similar to that on the butyl pipes in the home I just sold when I had to do plumbing mods under the kitchen sink and dishwasher there. I don't know that they exist for copper though... Have to go the old fashioned way with flux and silver solder. No biggie though... just a very uncomfortable position to work in/from.

Ya know Joe, we older guys don't do real well laying on our backs under a sink in a cabinet. Our backs don't like it, our eyes don't focus so well. Pay for the connectors

I'm sorry we didn't make it.

I have been talking about this all week. We had our whole day planned around it.

I thought.

Sorry. I'll come visit soon!

If you hurry there are still steaks left!

 

[Latestarter]

Ya know Bruce, you are absolutely right!

 

[Bruce]

My back knows it too! My back speaks from experience.

 

[Latestarter]

OK, just did a search on the shark bite system... certified for underground and behind walls... good to go on Pex and copper. yup, absolutely the way to go. Will def check into that! If I can find the fittings I need, I 'll spend the $$ to use them. Thanks Babs!