Fixer Upper

The problem: leaky pipe; prevents use of backyard hose.

The solution: most of a Saturday; blow torch; muliple trips to the hardware store for parts;

consultation with Grandpa Cliff; and a piece of bread (to hold up a slow drip long enough to torch the pipe).

The result: a happy lad, able to use the backyard hose to supply water to birds and plants.

(First use blasted out the mushy bread bits.)

The fine print:

A few hours of total chaos; a gigantic mess;

water shut off during final hours of preparation for hosting a gathering at our house

when baking & cleaning had to be put on hold for the completion

of what turned out to be a challenging project.

Was it worth it?

Absolutely.

Thank you to Tim, Peter and Cliff for fixing the leaking pipe!