The Week That Just Was

This week just passed was certainly not typical. First of all, we got a new water heater, BEFORE the old one died, for once!  We had it installed on Tuesday.  Nice to have REALLY hot water again, and the gas bill should also be lower...

As soon as possible, we will be getting the doors reinstalled on the "mechanical closet". 
The install went well.  We were happy.  That was Tuesday.

Wednesday, the weather got ugly, and there were tornadoes in Moore again.  Only little ones this time, and all on the other side of town again.  The worst damage seems to have been done by 80 mph straight line winds.  We had no damage, but unknown to us, during the night, the wind blew out the pilot light on the water heater.

Matt was faced with a very cold shower Thursday morning. He went out, thinking to relight the pilot light, but found the catch pan full of water, and water dripping down the water heater.  Seems a joint in the newly installed pipe had leaked.  So, back comes the plumber and gets it all fixed up.

Friday the city inspector came, and ok'ed the install, as long as we get the doors back up asap.  (Since we are in the process of getting the drywall in the garage restored, we got a pass.)  It won't be too much longer before we get the doors back up.

The weekend was actually pleasant.  Hard work all day Saturday, but pleasant.  Beautiful weather, and we got BOTH yards completely cleaned up and ready for Spring.

The front yard.

The herb garden out back.  Still lots of oregano, some sage, parsley, lavender, mint, and thyme. And garlic chives.  Garlic chives are in BOTH herb gardens.

Even the front porch furniture got a wash.

Today I did laundry, and read, and goofed off a lot.  We caught up with our Bosch binge watching, and now Matt is watching Falling Skies.  Tomorrow is another Monday, and I hope this week is less eventful than the last week was! 
This coming week is also Holy Week, which means a Friday evening service for us.  So grateful the Parish Choir does the Holy Saturday service.  That one's a real marathon.  I am hoping to get some more stories recorded this week, and some more storm prep done, so I won't feel so insecure if the weather turns on us again.  Mainly scanning documents to my Survivor Drive, getting the first aid kit up to date, and cleaning out the closet a bit more. Time for the seasonal clothing swap outs anyway, and time to purge some stuff that's way too big now.


So here's to the darling days of Spring
When warm winds blow,
and all the birds sing.
When storm clouds billow
And wind chimes ring.

We pray the days will all be calm
With pleasant airs
And sweet scents of balm
To ease our cares
Like one of David's psalms.