MIDWEEK MUSINGS: THAWING/ HEATING UP?.

MIDWEEK MUSINGS:  My Wisconsin stay had unusually balmy weather for late October. Although temps dropped overnight with 2 mornings and thick frost on the rental's windshields, the days warmed up to high 50's-low 60's.  

Ironically, I came home to a cold Southern abode. Hmmm? Maybe the thermostat needed new batteries -  I changed them. Alas, still no heat kicking on. The thermostat read 62. Brrrr. Throws were added on sofas, the heavy bathrobe became an extra part of my inside apparel.  

I called my heating and cooling guys first thing the next day and left a message with the answering service. A return call - Did I hear correctly?  They wouldn't be able to come for 5 days? 

After looking high and low for my little space heater, it finally dawned on me, it was up in the attic. If I pulled down the attic stairs, it'd be colder in the house. Luckily, my sister-in-law's office had an extra one.  It just moved with me room to room. Even 64 felt a lot better than 62.

Last Friday I called the heating company again to plead for an earlier visit and lo and behold, someone would come out a day earlier. That would be Tuesday afternoon. One problem.  Tuesday arrived and no call and I had class, so I left a message on the front door in case they showed up earlier. I made it home close to noon to find the note still on the door. Whew.

A couple hours passed, and still no serviceman. Yet, when I went to call the company, there was an unknown number on my phone and sure enough, it was my service call. He had just arrived at another call but he would come to me next. Halleluyah!

Boy, was I glad to see this guy even if Little Rock is expecting 74 degree temps for the next 3 days! I definitely wanted the issue fixed before winter arrives. 

A loose valve was the issue. Now it's toasty and the sweatshirt and robe can be put away and the comforters are refolded for a later date.

The serviceman did apologize for the wait but they are booked for the next 2 weeks. I inquired why they didn't hire extra bodies. He replied they'd have to lay folks off in December when business comes to a complete standstill. It's dead. 

Well, this senior homeowner is mighty happy there will be heat when chillier temps arrive.