Leaks

Yesterday we took a break from repairs. Joe, Koen and Cory practiced disc golf with the portable hole. Koen and Cory rode on the back of the golf cart that Kira, Kristen and Josh rode on, while Joe rode his bike from place to place. I rode my bike, too- just down the driveway and back a couple of times- probably about 3 miles total.

Then, while I got a load of laundry done, I cast on to start a sweater that I want to knit. I was going to finish a wrap that I started, but forgot the bag that has it at home. sigh. I am excited to work on this one, though, because I have never used bamboo yarn before and it feels sooooo soft! I will post a photo as soon as there is enough to recognize the pattern.

This morning, while the temps were in the 70s, Joe and I did a bike ride together. We did a loop, maybe 4 miles all together. I really enjoy my traveling bicycle!

While we were riding, I asked about the leaking kitchen sink. Joe had gone to Lowe's on Thursday evening to pick up parts on the recommendation of one of the employees. When we got back, we went out and started working on the whole problem. Sadly, the brass fittings didn't work very well with the plastic faucet fittings. Once they cross threaded, there was little hope of getting them on and not having it leak. Joe perservered, got it all hooked up and when we connected the water and tried it, it spewed and dripped from all the new connections. Piffle!

So, off to Lowe's we went again. Once Joe had returned the fittings that didn't work, we found a different employee who knew his pipes. Joe told him that he wanted to connect a piece of flexible pipe to the current PEX pipe. He found connectors, and flexible pipe and I picked out a new faucet. We also picked up some CO-Q10 for Sandi to try. I started taking it, hoping it would help my elbow pain, and it has made all the difference! I no longer have to wear a brace all day to get relief from the ache. I hope it helps her knees!

We took a break for lunch- fried all the leftovers from Bubba's- just as good reheated! Then we went out to try fixing the sink again.

This time, the fittings/connectors went on easily. The flexible pipe connected to the other end of the connector, the faucet lined up and connected to the pipe smoothly and when Joe turned on the water, I couldn't even tell. The first time, there were immediate leaks, so I was hopeful. When he turned on the faucet, still no leaks! YAY! I am excited to have the new faucet, too. It looks great, and our filter connects directly to the faucet, so less leakage there, too. Another repair, identified and taken care of, thanks to Joe.

Off to get cleaned up- and decide what to do with the rest of the day.