The Compers Inn (part 45)

fire**fly

understand completely sylv x

AlfieBlue

Just finished fixing the loo ..... gives myself big pat on my
back. :D :j:j

What started as 'seemed like a simple job' turned into a
mammoth nightmare.:eek:

The flush handle had been working its way loose for some
time and every now and again I just lifted the lid of the
cistern and tightened it up.

Well, could no longer do that (I found out this morning) so
I thought easy enough job: unhook Syphon Link, pull away
thing with holes (technical term ) from long spindly bit
of handle. Replace iffy parts. Easy peasy!

Unfortunately - it was long thing with holes that was really stuck
fast from years and years of limescale (like cement yuk) -
had to get that off before I could remove handle ...... took
hours . It was the bit from the handle that fitted through
the hole - screw was stuck rigid, needed to pull it out but no go.

Once I had removed screw I had to tackle the problem
of sliding off the long thing from the spindly end of the handle.

Unfortunately it refused to budge. Are you all keeping
up. :rotfl::rotfl:

Attacked it from all sides, had screwdriver, pliers,
wrench, decorating knife (to hack limescale off), stuff
to dissolve the limescale, etc etc. Took me flipping hours
but managed it in the end.

:j:j:j:j

Ended up going down the road to the village hardware store
and as luck would have it, they had a new handle plus all
the bits needed (handy shop ) - so have just finished
fitting it now and it works perfectly. :T:T:T

Handle and bits only cost me £5.99 - plus complete
satisfaction that I had done the job myself - even if it
took me longer than anticipated! :p

I'm like you rose - will try to fix anything here first before
calling in someone to do it. That would have cost me the
earth to get a plumber out. :eek:

Guaranteed it wouldn't errrrm have taken a qualified
plumber so long to do the job but that's not the point -
I will always have a go first!!! :T:T

:T:T Well done replacing brushes on your previous washing
machine. :T:T

Us girlies rule OK!!!

A very happy Alfie xxx

AlfieBlue

lomaxsylvia wrote: »

Well done on the book win Rose.

Thanks firefly, been trying to keep busy cleaning as can't concentrate on anything until I have been to vet. Trouble is week get too attached to them. Will let you know when we get back.

I understand sylv - been through it myself quite a few times
now - bless them, they really are part of the family. xxx

Alfie xxx

fire**fly

lol, well done Alfie :T:D:T

AlfieBlue

fire**fly wrote: »

lol, well done Alfie :T:D:T

:T:T Thanks fire**fly - and not only did I accomplish the
fixing of the loo, it has also been raining on and off all day
......... yay! Got my rain after all! :D :j:j:j

Alfie xxx

lomaxsylvia

Well done on fxing the loo Alfie LOL.


Went to vet in Vets4Pets in Halifax where they were able to bring up details from Durham. Lovely lady vet. They have took bloods £163 and ringing with results tomorrow. If her liver and kidneys are OK they will give her an added tablet for her fits and some for her heart. If there are any problems with the blook tests we will have to let her go to doggie heaven as it will be too much for her to cope wth.

Hope you have all had a good day.

AlfieBlue

lomaxsylvia wrote: »

Well done on fxing the loo Alfie LOL.


Went to vet in Vets4Pets in Halifax where they were able to bring up details from Durham. Lovely lady vet. They have took bloods £163 and ringing with results tomorrow. If her liver and kidneys are OK they will give her an added tablet for her fits and some for her heart. If there are any problems with the blook tests we will have to let her go to doggie heaven as it will be too much for her to cope wth.

Hope you have all had a good day.

Many thanks for the update sylv. :A I'm sure all us
Inners will have our fingers and paws crossed for your wee
doggie and that the blood results show no further problems. :A

'See' you tomorrow - try to get a good sleep tonight - easier
said than done though.

Alfie xxxx

rosemac

Goodness sylvia poor little thing and big hugs for you. Yaaaaaaaaay Alfie well done. I got a quote over phone for washer and was told around £60 and that was 6 years ago the brushes cost me £5. It would have taken engineer 30 mins at most so big saving.

fire**fly

thanks for letting us know sylv & big big
((((hugs)))) for you, fred & sukie,
as Alfie says fingers & paws here crossed for results
tomorrow xxx

AlfieBlue

Good morning everyone!

Hope you are all well on this damp start to Tuesday
morning. :j:D Really love the rain but only if it comes
through the night and eases off by the morning!

Family are due back from America sometime tomorrow :j:j
- so gotta get a move on - tidying up etc. :eek:

Got food delivery ordered for today cos I think they're going
to stay here til Saturday or Sunday.

Will be thinking about Sukie and you and Fred today
sylv :A ((big hugs)). Have got paws crossed. xxxx

Catch up with you all later.

Alfie xxx