Always something

Well, the repairman came out today to look at the fridge. I explained that a fan had been replaced once before. Apparently there is a problem with this, and many other models of LG fridges. It doesn't defrost properly - really? The ice in the back of the freezer gave me no indication of this. Anyway - they have a new board that tells the thing to defrost more often which should take care of the problem. It only costs $300. The labor will only be about $200. I'm not good at math, but that's $500 for a fridge that we paid about $1k for. Hmmm. I'll be calling LG tonight to see if they will pay for the repair. The warranty, of course, is expired - however, clearly this is a design flaw. We'll see if we can talk them into it.

In other news, I took 2 of the 4 cabinet doors off of the laundry room cabinets. I'm using these as "practice" before I start in on painting the kitchen cabinets. I think it's going to be a royal pain in the ass, but I'm going to see if my auntie Clare will come help me....Auntie Clare, are you reading this? I always have beer. (That oughtta lure her in.) If I find the camera, I'll take pix. I know all 2 of you reading this are waiting with bated breath...OK, one of you.

Beautiful weather today. We're out on the deck, listening to the pool party in the yard kitty-corner from us. Good music - screaming kids. It's pretty nice actually. Sounds like summer, and since I've basically pissed mine away, it's sort of nice to hear others enjoying what's left of it.

OH - I have to talk about my new obsession - Flipping Out. It's on BRAVO and absolutely one of the most hilarious "reality" shows out there. Unfortunately, it's only on re-runs now, but last night they had a "reunion" show that was truly hilarious. It's like HGTV on crack. Basically, it's a neurotic, narcissistic gay man who flips houses in LA. Undoubtedly worth watching.

Well, the steaks smell wonderful - I hope there's no e-coli in this lot.