Exercise #38 - "Repair / Service"
Make a quick list of the major items in a typical house that might need professional repair or service --- everything from the piano to the dishwasher (Take no more than 2 minutes.). Then, next to each item, jot down one or two things that could go wrong / get broken, etc (e.g., loud, clanging noise; dishes come out dirty). Then using no more than 5 words (That's right, only 5 words.), describe each repair or service person who would come to the house.
Make a quick list of the major items in a typical house that might need professional repair or service --- everything from the piano to the dishwasher (Take no more than 2 minutes.). Then, next to each item, jot down one or two things that could go wrong / get broken, etc (e.g., loud, clanging noise; dishes come out dirty). Then using no more than 5 words (That's right, only 5 words.), describe each repair or service person who would come to the house.
Ok, friends. 5 minutes start........ now.
- refrigerator - The light comes on when the door is opened, but there's no cooling. (Or) when trying to cool itself, it makes a God-awful noise that could be likened to the sound of an irate t-rex. : Duke almost always wins.
- dishwasher - It breaks nearly every single dish that's put into it. : Beautiful Emily shouldn't fix dishwashers.
- plumbing - Nothing is draining properly. Sinks, tubs, toilets all back up frequently. : Eric alwys cracks a smile (teeheeeee).
- roofing - The center of the roof has started to sag inward. : Gina - tougher than most guys.
- foundation - The house is on a slight tilt. : Mark charges excessive amounts.
- baby grand piano (sigh... Why can't I be rich enough to have one of these?) - Due to age, several of the keys "stick." : Lucian loves his musical work.
- electrical system - Some lights spark a little when turned on. Some switches don't work at all. : Fred always has a plan. : Sam is a pyromaniac.
- television - When turned on, it plays for a minute but then retreats into the blue screen of death before going caput. : Margaret doesn't watch television.
So today's post is an hour late. Whoops. I accidentally slept a little longer than I had wanted, and by the time I realized this, it was too late. So I started working on it, and voila! We have a new blog. Part of it was also that I was mourning the loss of one of my favorite childhood shows: Reading Rainbow.
Expect a post later on today (probably around 4pm) in honor of Lavar Burton and this great show.
Peace.
Stef.
Comments
Deck starts to crumble - Brother in law Chuck who built it - Built BIL rebuilds built Deck.
Floorboards in kitchen come up - husband Dan who laid the floor - Fabulous Dan fists the floor.
Oven will not rise to appropriate temperature - James the electrition- Sparkling Jim restores sparks quickly.
Painted cabinets start to peel - the contractor who came to paint them - Sloppy Lorraine planned to return.
Electric coffee pot breaks - Husband Dan - Smart Dan restores coffee fast.
Clock stops working - I'll fix it! - Thinking Lisa sets it slow.
Just a few :-)
And I believe it's dexterous. :)