Dec 07, 2012 10:08
I'd like to delete this week.
Monday I found out one of the boilers in my duplex must be replaced. The 90 year old boiler finally gave up the ghost. Boilers are more complcated than forced air furnaces, and more expensive.
Tuesday I rear ended someone (therefore it was my fault) and did $1000 damage to my ancient Toyota. Radiator, headlight, turn signal, bumper, bent hood. I also got an estimate on the boiler.
Wednesday I took a day off to take L to a doctor appointment, to go to the duplex to get estimates on asbestos abatement, to sign papers for the new boiler, to deal with the car, and to have a chiropractor appointment. The boiler is sheathed in asbestos and thermal cement, so it must be removed with full hazardous materials handling. Abatement alone is $1350. The boiler is $5400. Luckily, the boiler is on a 5 year loan, and the asbestos abatement is half Monday, half next month. I also got a loaner car from a friend.
Thursday I just went to work and went to dinner with O, my dad, and brother. The Chinese restaurant we go to sometimes knows my brother and gives us free extras. Last night the friend rice was free plus 15% off the total.
I still haven't decided whether to fix or replace the car. I'm leaning toward fix.