Well, got a brand new spigot

Spunky see his reflection for the first time, 1992. Film shot converted to CD.
@rebelann (111164)
El Paso, Texas
August 9, 2017 9:00pm CST
First, isn't Spunky funny? He was my sweet big boy, a Maine Coon mix, and he liked to play with water if it was in a tub like in the photo or if it trickled from a faucet. Well, the Roto Rooter man fixed the spigot and gave me a discount, or so he said. Given the nature of the work required which included replacing the whole spigot and to do that he had to saw a section of the skirting in order to get to the problem I thought his quote of $400 was to be expected but he did give me a discount of $100. It's expensive for me but I suppose that's what people charge for those kinds of jobs anymore ...... besides, when was the last time you heard of a cheap plumber? And, if you have, did he do a good job? So, that's fixed, now to get it paid off and hope I can get the project I hoped to do done next year.
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@just4him (306113)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
10 Aug 17
I'm glad it's fixed and you got a discount on it. Great picture of your cat.
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@rebelann (111164)
• El Paso, Texas
10 Aug 17
Thank you, it looks like it will last quite a few years. Thank you, Spunky lived with me for 17 years and I still miss him.
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@rebelann (111164)
• El Paso, Texas
10 Aug 17
Thank you @just4him he did live a long life but I would have been happier if he'd lived longer.
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@just4him (306113)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
10 Aug 17
@rebelann He lived a good long life. I'm sure you miss him. I still miss my pets.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
10 Aug 17
Everything is expensive. That's one reason I like living in an apartment. Of course we pay for it with the cost of rent.
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@rebelann (111164)
• El Paso, Texas
10 Aug 17
Yes, you are right but personally I prefer not to have to follow a landlords rules which almost always means no pets, I'd hate that.
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@rebelann (111164)
• El Paso, Texas
11 Aug 17
Oh wow @RubyHawk that is rare.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
11 Aug 17
@rebelann We have no particular rules that I know of and we can have pets. We had two dogs that eventually had to be put down.We decided then we wouldn't have anymore pets.
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@Shellyann36 (11385)
• United States
10 Aug 17
Nice of him to give you a discount. Plumbing and electrical work are expensive these days. Here is to help you pay it off!
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@Shellyann36 (11385)
• United States
10 Aug 17
@rebelann I have been dealing with the kids all summer. The twins are a force to be reckoned with! I will be glad when school starts on the 28th.
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@rebelann (111164)
• El Paso, Texas
11 Aug 17
Oh yeah, I'll bet you have your hands full trying to keep up with those two @Shellyann36 has their asma finally started to clear up?
@rebelann (111164)
• El Paso, Texas
10 Aug 17
Hey hey hey, you're back ..... yeah, it was nice of him but it wasn't cheap even with the discount. Oh well, that new spigot should last a few years. Whatcha been up to?
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
10 Aug 17
such a cute picture! some carpenters and plumbers charge okay here, but then, you shell out a lot for the materials they need so the job still costs a lot in the end.
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@rebelann (111164)
• El Paso, Texas
10 Aug 17
It was a lot of work but he did a good job so the price was reasonable considering. I just wish knew how to do that myself although I don't know if I would have had the strength.
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• Philippines
10 Aug 17
@rebelann some jobs are just too big (or complicated) and if you can find a competent person who does good work, it's worth it.
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@rebelann (111164)
• El Paso, Texas
10 Aug 17
I think it was worth it @hereandthere I doubt I could have done such a nice job.
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
11 Aug 17
At least it's repaired and you were given a discount. Wonderful photo!!!!
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@rebelann (111164)
• El Paso, Texas
11 Aug 17
Spunky was such a silly kitty, he topped out at 21 pounds and was the families buddy, my pups just adored him.
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@rebelann (111164)
• El Paso, Texas
11 Aug 17
Yes he was @DianneN thanks.
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
11 Aug 17
@rebelann He is a gorgeous cat!
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@dollaboy (6048)
10 Aug 17
Plumbers who charge a reasonable fee and gave discounts are very rare
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@rebelann (111164)
• El Paso, Texas
10 Aug 17
Yes they are. Many dupe those of us who don't know any better by doing extra things that didn't need to be done which is what drives the price up. Thankfully this guy did only what he needed to, I was lucky.
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