I didn't get any sub work today, and that's a good thing because I cleaned up my room. I picked up some papers off the floor. When I picked them up, I noticed that they were very warm, and the bottom one was brown, as if it was about to burn. They had apparently fallen off the chair and were covering the extension chord, where the chord and the plug for my space heater meet. The chords were all melted and the carpet was burned/ melted where the chords were (my throw carpet, not the house's carpet!). Omigod. I totally almost burned the house down! Way to be a good house-sitter. Who knew chords were so touchy, though? I've heard space heaters are dangerous, and I can see why now. They really use a lot of juice! I'll put a picture up later, but I'm too tired right now. Just wanted to post something up. Anyway, I'm not sure if this house is trying to kill me or save me from myself.
So then I ran a few errands around town, and of course halfway through, my car wouldn't start. I was stranded out in the rain and had to buy a new $125 battery from the Triple A guy who came to my rescue. Luckily I got a $25 discount because I bought the upgraded membership. Always buy the upgraded membership! It really pays for itself. Especially if you drive a junker like I do.
"Omigod", a new word to my English words, thank you! Here it isn't raining today, I hope. But the wind is cold. I'm here in Skandinavia (Finland), on the other part of the globe! Here it's winter now, and the Christmas is coming soon. So to you, too! I suppose.
ReplyDeleteO my God! I'll have no panic.
Wow, first the CO2 thingie, now the space heater attack... Um, third time the charm, and here's hoping something NICE will come up for change. Or actually - maybe the battery thing was number three.. Oh well, in any case it seems things can only get better from here! :)
ReplyDeleteYikes - I am rethinking buying a space heater! Thank god you were home to catch it!
ReplyDeleteAvatar: LOL... sure, anytime ; ) It's been chilly and rainy here in Long Beach, too... although probably not anywhere near the temperatures and weather you've had! Have a Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteAnonymous: I know... let's hope things start looking up : )
Kara: Yeah, if you get a space heater, just don't leave the house when you have it on, and don't use any cheap extension chords... use nice ones, or just plug it straight into the wall... I've been plugging mine right into the wall and it's been okay since then.