The stars have got out of whack - meaning we've hit a few snags
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339946)
Rockingham, Australia
May 13, 2021 6:18pm CST
It seems to be a given for appliances to break down just when you’d rather they didn’t. We went away for the weekend and when we returned and turned on the oven to make dinner, the stove didn’t get hot. Then the light went out. As we move out in a fortnight, this wasn’t a good sign.
Next morning we called out an electrician who found the burnt-out power point you can see in the photo. We were probably very lucky that it didn’t cause a fire.
The electrician couldn’t actually fix it but charged for his travelling and time which is understandable. The ‘proper’ gas/electrician came out next morning and the stove is now operational again. We’re still waiting for his account.
Now, Vince’s Apple Mac has given up the ghost and we’re in the process of buying another. We need the computer if we’re to continue taking and selling photos. However, it seems we might need the income from the photos to help cover the costs of breakdowns. 
The third problem still to be fixed is that of the spa bath. We picked up a new motor for it when we were in Perth. Hopefully, it will be a relatively easy task to install it but that isn’t always the case.
The stars that I thought were all aligned have got a bit out of whack at the moment.
The third problem still to be fixed is that of the spa bath. We picked up a new motor for it when we were in Perth. Hopefully, it will be a relatively easy task to install it but that isn’t always the case.
The stars that I thought were all aligned have got a bit out of whack at the moment.29 people like this
30 responses
@sharonelton (28846)
• Lichfield, England
14 May 21
Sometimes my tablet does that. I was watching a YouTube video on Sunday and suddenly the tablet switched off for no reason. There was still plenty of battery life so I don't know why it should have done that!
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@GardenGerty (160665)
• United States
14 May 21
I do not really like this but I gave the discussion a like. I actually am sorry this is happening.
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@JudyEv (339946)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 May 21
That's interesting as if I read a piece and comment, I always give it a 'like', unless it's something I strongly oppose. I think 'like' is not the best word. Maybe 'seen' or 'acknowledged' would be better. Thanks for the sympathy. This time in two weeks all the dramas will be over - we hope!
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@snowy22315 (180699)
• United States
14 May 21
Like my mother says...things happen in bunches. That does seem to be the case, as when it rains it pours kind of thing. I am fully prepared for any of my appliances to break at anytime. Except for the washer,TV, microwave and dryer they are all old!
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@kaylachan (69696)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14 May 21
It might feel that way, but better this stuff happens now, instead of when the next owner claims the prporety. Could you imagine the battle you'd have on your hands if they went after you for not filling an agreement?
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@wolfgirl569 (106271)
• Marion, Ohio
14 May 21
Hopefully the rest of this goes smoothly.
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@1creekgirl (41427)
• United States
14 May 21
Hopefully things will get back right soon!
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
14 May 21
Oh, what a pain! So sorry to hear about these unwanted complications.
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@Prabhatsingh (3537)
• India
14 May 21
Looks like it.
everything is failing one by one.
hope that's where it ends. 
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@Prabhatsingh (3537)
• India
14 May 21
@JudyEv
Right, that should be the end of it.
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@much2say (55606)
• Los Angeles, California
14 May 21
I guess it wouldn't be life if everything was too perfect . We just replaced our washer/dryer . .. didn't want to but it was necessary. At least an appliance breakdown is better than having a nervous breakdown (or maybe it could cause it 
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. We just replaced our washer/dryer . .. didn't want to but it was necessary. At least an appliance breakdown is better than having a nervous breakdown (or maybe it could cause it ).2 people like this
@Fleura (30392)
• United Kingdom
14 May 21
@JudyEv Ha ha yes my partner is rather like that. He deals with the IT stuff but as far as fixing physical things is concerned, he has little patience and just gets mad and starts shouting and swearing! So it's usually me that does the plumbing and electrical stuff.
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@JudyEv (339946)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 May 21
The spa is still giving us grief but otherwise things are going well.
@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
14 May 21
I'm so sorry that things have hit a snag for you. You will take it in stride and get it all taken care of though. Good luck!
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@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
20 May 21
@JudyEv That's good. Keep at it! Soon you will be in your new home; and you will spot some kangaroos and feel right at home.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
14 May 21
It is almost like you should just have bread and veggiemight for the next two weeks. Maybe even unplug the fridge!!!!
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
20 May 21
@JudyEv It can be a balancing act as you leave one place for another. I can see both sides of that argument.
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