Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Under pressure

First Call is our friend. It follows the Golden Rule. Paul headed downstairs last Thursday before we were to head out on a bike ride, only to discover a waterfall in the utility room. Okay, I'm exaggerating. It was a relentless floor, wall, and carpet soaking stream. Paul, always a quick thinker, quickly turned the water off.
water soaked floor

We called our plumber, Golden Rule and got in the service call queue behind a water heater installation. I nervously awaited them, as I was hoping to have running water before our guests arrived. Amy and Corey were flying in (flapping their little wings) at 11 p.m. for Amy to serve as a bridesmaid for her dear friend Rachelle. Corey came as her arm candy.
Amy at the rehearsal dinner

Friday we called our insurance agent who sicced First Call on us. They are one of those companies that deal with people after disaster strikes. God Bless them! They assessed the situation, placed fans, ripped out soggy carpet pad and reassured me that mold would not overtake the basement. Too bad about that deductible though...oh well. It's just $$.
Corey ready for the wedding

We love getting to see Amy and Corey even if it is just for a short time. Amy and I sat on the deck and chatted on a lovely Saturday in Iowa. Paul hauled Corey to southern Iowa for a Big Adventure! He got to dine at the award winning Elms Club in Creston with our pals. Then he and Paul checked trail cameras in the wild and allergic timber. Corey's eyes swelled up and he got spots on his legs. Later he found a tick embedded in his leg. Later, pumped full of Benedryl,  he rose to the occasion of rehearsal dinner date.

On Saturday we saw them both off for a night of joy and fun. That's something those two haven't had all that much time for lately - between moving, jobs, family, and wedding plans. I hope things will settle down for them now. But you know how life is. Things are going great, and you develop a leak! Somehow you work together and deal with it.

On early Sunday, Amy and Corey flew back to Denver. Amy was a bridesmaid in Kate's wedding that evening. Corey sent me this photo.









No comments: