@$&#%*

 Yesterday’s post was canned. I did not want to bump it for today’s tantrum.

Saturday the wife made a quick trip to the store to grab a last-minute item. Some friends were coming over to go to dinner then play some cards. She arrived home and ran into the house. “Joe,” she shouted, “Come out here.We have a problem.”

I ran onto the garage to see a river of water flowing across the floor and out into the driveway. The water heater was dumping its contents through the bottom. @$&#%*.

I grabbed a stool and shut off the water to the appliance. After our friends headed home I pulled out my paperwork. The water heater could have either a six year or nine year warranty. I checked my receipt. I bought that water heater in June of 2019. Counting on my fingers that would be six years and three months. 

I grab a flashlight and head to the garage. Whew, it is the nine year warranty model. 

I went to Lowe’s yesterday. As I expected, not their problem. I have to call the manufacturer, which  is only open during the week. I’m taking bets on how long I’ll need to be on hold this morning. 

Looks like another cold shower today.