Waiting For The Plumber
By MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (86518)
United States
September 25, 2025 9:55am CST
Happy Thursday Everyone! it's a rainy day here today with possible thunderstorms later this afternoon/evening. Right now it's just light rain so I'm hoping that's how it stays.
I'm waiting for my son to come and look at the garbage disposal in my kitchen sink. It was working fine and then it wasn't. After trying to reset it or look for a possible clog (all thanks to Google) we couldn't find the cause. So, he's coming to take a look and it's possible we just might have to replace the whole thing. Luckily he's able to do it.
I always feel bad taking him away from his paying customers but selfishly I get to see him and some big hugs too 
While I'm sitting here waiting, I have a morning show on the tv and they're already talking about Halloween and their favorite candy. I haven't even given Halloween a thought yet but maybe I should. I'm expecting candy to be expensive this year so maybe I can find a bargain on something somewhere.
Meanwhile, before I switch into Halloween mode I need to figure out what to make for dinner. I'm tired of chicken so maybe sausages? Peppers, onions, sausages and diced potatoes in the skillet does sound pretty good.
That's what's going on here today. What's happening in your little corner of the myLot world?
While I'm sitting here waiting, I have a morning show on the tv and they're already talking about Halloween and their favorite candy. I haven't even given Halloween a thought yet but maybe I should. I'm expecting candy to be expensive this year so maybe I can find a bargain on something somewhere.
Meanwhile, before I switch into Halloween mode I need to figure out what to make for dinner. I'm tired of chicken so maybe sausages? Peppers, onions, sausages and diced potatoes in the skillet does sound pretty good.
That's what's going on here today. What's happening in your little corner of the myLot world?15 people like this
15 responses
@Marilynda1225 (86518)
• United States
26 Sep
I'm really lucky that he's able to do all sorts of plumbing and electrical work. Having to hire someone can be very expensive.
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@LadyDuck (484743)
• Italy
26 Sep
@Marilynda1225 - I have a wonderful neighbor who came to our apartment to replace our chandeliers.
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@Marilynda1225 (86518)
• United States
26 Sep
@LadyDuck It's so nice when you have someone who can help you out.
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@Juliaacv (54847)
• Canada
25 Sep
I am sure that he loves to come to fix things for you for the same reason that you love to have him in for that.
I am thinking of Halloween, only because we make special little bags for Willow and Harper's friends from Grandpa and I. All of those kids call him Grandpa, so I stuff them full of goodies, juice boxes, gold fishes, chocolate bars and a little bag of either smart food popcorn or chips.
We are going to a pancake supper tonight at the playgroup centre, and will get to see all of those little cuties and their parents-plus I don't have to cook supper. 
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@Juliaacv (54847)
• Canada
26 Sep
@Marilynda1225 He loves being called Grandpa, and they call me Nanny, because that is what Harper and Willow call me.
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@Marilynda1225 (86518)
• United States
26 Sep
@Juliaacv that's so cute that all those little ones have adopted you both. I'm sure you smile when you see them all. You're blessed for sure
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@Marilynda1225 (86518)
• United States
26 Sep
I hate bothering my son to come and fix things for me but I do love to get an extra visit. It was doubly special because he brought my grandson with him.
Your Halloween treat bags sound like they're filled with lots of goodies. Its cute that all those little kids call your hubby Grandpa. Do they call you Grandma too? The pancake supper certainly sounds like a fun evening and not having to cook an extra bonus.
Your Halloween treat bags sound like they're filled with lots of goodies. Its cute that all those little kids call your hubby Grandpa. Do they call you Grandma too? The pancake supper certainly sounds like a fun evening and not having to cook an extra bonus.1 person likes this
@AmbiePam (104106)
• United States
25 Sep
That sounds so good! I think I’m hungry now.
This morning, I got a cupping/massage appointment to try to cheer myself up a little more. I had some money I was going to spend on the cruise so I did that instead. Then I took Sadie to get groomed. It had been awhile.
This morning, I got a cupping/massage appointment to try to cheer myself up a little more. I had some money I was going to spend on the cruise so I did that instead. Then I took Sadie to get groomed. It had been awhile.2 people like this
@AmbiePam (104106)
• United States
26 Sep
@Marilynda1225 She doesn’t mind it. Sadie likes attention so if someone is singling her out for anything, she’s not going to make much of a fuss.
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@Marilynda1225 (86518)
• United States
26 Sep
Glad you got your cupping massage and hope you feel good after getting it done.
Does Sadie like getting groomed? Mush hates it 
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@Marilynda1225 (86518)
• United States
26 Sep
@AmbiePam you're lucky she doesn't mind it. Mush had to go to the Vet last evening for a skin tag behind her ear and she screamed like she was being killed. All they did was freeze it since shes too old to go under anesthesia to have it removed. Hopefully this will shrink it and it will fall off.
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@snowy22315 (197286)
• United States
25 Sep
That sounds good to me too. I doubt he minds coming to see mom.
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@snowy22315 (197286)
• United States
26 Sep
@Marilynda1225 oh fun. How old is your grandson?
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@Marilynda1225 (86518)
• United States
26 Sep
He always has a smile so I guess he's glad to see me. He brought my grandson with him so it was an extra bonus for me.
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@celticeagle (180549)
• Boise, Idaho
26 Sep
I love to wait for others. NOT! I picked my Halloween phone theme last night. It is rather cute. Not much going on here.
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@Marilynda1225 (86518)
• United States
26 Sep
I hate waiting also but this time I knew approximately what time he would arrive. My grandson was with him so it was extra nice seeing both of them
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@rakski (149165)
• Philippines
26 Sep
@Marilynda1225
oh yes, that is true. It is very expensive now to hire someone do something
@Marilynda1225 (86518)
• United States
26 Sep
He is always happy to help and I'm really glad he's able to do the work that is a plumbing issue. Havig to hire someone can be very expensive
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@allknowing (154358)
• India
26 Sep
Thinking of what to cook can be quite a puzzle sometimes Hope you have solved the puzzle
This thing about your garbage disposal where does the garbage go?
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@Marilynda1225 (86518)
• United States
26 Sep
The garbage disposal is just for food scraps so the disposal just grinds up those scraps and they can be flushed down the drain.
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@luisadannointed (9458)
• Philippines
25 Sep
It looks like you are not yet ready to let go of your son, well, I think no parents are ready they just have to.
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@Marilynda1225 (86518)
• United States
26 Sep
Even though my son is an adult and has kids of his own he's still my baby boy
@Marilynda1225 (86518)
• United States
26 Sep
I think MIlky Way is probably very popular for Halloween.
I'm very lucky he can do plumbing as it's pretty expensive when you have to hire someone
@wolfgirl569 (123457)
• Marion, Ohio
25 Sep
Hope he can fix it. That sounds like a good dinner
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@noni1959 (10675)
• United States
26 Sep
I hope you can get the disposal figured out. I get tired of chicken and ground beef but in the trailer waiting on the house to finish, we make it easier to cook. Tonight, I made up burgers for my son and I. The girls are at their mom's until tomorrow. They love beef and broccoli, so think that will be on the menu.
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@Marilynda1225 (86518)
• United States
26 Sep
Chicken and ground beef are what we make 99% of the time too so it's just a matter of how to fix it. We also love beef and broccoli and I haven't made that in awhile. A good idea to put on my menu for this upcoming week.
Will the house be finished soon?
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@noni1959 (10675)
• United States
2 Oct
@Marilynda1225 We got word DOT gave the final papers so they can transport. It's 300 miles away and have a mid-week arrival if all goes well. Once here, a bulldozer has to bring it up the grade. It's in two pieces. All has to be put together, sealed, carpet in, painting where needed, plumbing etc. We still have to get the septic in, water lines ran from the top road of the mountain and power up from the bottom. Lots of work but if that house arrives, I'll have hope again.
@Marilynda1225 (86518)
• United States
26 Sep
I would definitely prefer a camp with power. Hope you have a wonderful time
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@JudyEv (363958)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Oct
@Marilynda1225 We've had two nights free-camping but it's not much fun if it's really hot.
@Deepizzaguy (114983)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
26 Sep
I am working on sharing news stories and completing surveys.
@LindaOHio (202987)
• United States
26 Sep
Today the Terminix inspector is coming to see where the mice are coming in. I hope your son can fix/replace the garbage disposal.
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@Marilynda1225 (86518)
• United States
26 Sep
Hope the Terminix guy is able to figure out where the mice are getting in. I know mice can squeeze through a space as thin as a dime.
The disposal was an easy fix. Just a clog.
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@LindaOHio (202987)
• United States
27 Sep
@Marilynda1225 I'm glad the disposal is fixed. The inspector said my exclusion has expired. I would have to pay another $1,000 to get someone to come out and seal up more entry points. They are nuts. No way.
@Traceyjayne (5733)
• United Kingdom
26 Sep
Hope you got your sink situation sorted . Good that you get to get to see your son and extra hugs ….
