I mentioned the oven problem last week as well as the ice maker. In addition, the master bedroom shower wants to drip unless I borrow Conan the Barbarian’s biceps to tighten the faucet. Also, the overhead fluorescent fixture in the kitchen has a non-working bulb because the ballast is out, and I have the same problem with the overhead light above the range. I don’t do electrical work, so it’s “Waiting for the Electrician” time, and the Plumber as well.

To top it off the outdoor sprinkler controller’s clock has broken. The thing is set to run for ten minutes in each of four zones around the house. On Friday it went off at 5:00 A.M. as it was supposed to, but then at 7:00 A.M. it was still running, 70 minutes after it should have concluded its cycle. So I turned it off and waited to call the company till today, Monday. After numerous attempts over the phone, we’ve failed to get it to work. So there’s a new expense and possibly a new piece of equipment.

The oven, despite telephone efforts by Sears, also requires a technician’s attention. At least it’s on a long-term maintenance agreement, so there’ll be no charge for that.

Ain’t life fun?