Ghost would have went the same route Mema did. Ghost is not very mechanically inclined. She says all the tools in her house are made for left handed people.
Poor Home Depot guy... he just wanted to do his time and go home. The conversation was something like this:
Mema (to about 6 H.D. employees hanging out in the sample kitchens): 'Scuse me, but could one of you please help me in the toilet tank aisle? Plumbing guy (after rolling eyes): What makes you think you have a problem with your toilet tank? Mema: I don't "think" it, I'm quite sure of it. Long story involving a pipe wrench. Don't ask. Plumbing guy: Do you know what your toilet looks like? Mema: Yes. Its white, made of porcelain, has a flushie, looks like a standard issue toilet... cept now that missing chunk of toilet tank... Plumbing guy: What is the name of your toilet, ma'am? Mema: Name? Wow... believe it or not we haven't been formally introduced though I have owned it for 4 years now. Its a userous relationship really. How 'bout we call it 'John'? Plumbing guy: Toilets have names, ma'am. There is no such thing as a universal toilet tank so if you don't know the name I can't help you. Mema: I believe it is an American Standard model. I do not know the specific model. Plumbing guy: (rolls eyes) Well, you can't buy just any tank. You will have to buy a whole new toilet. Mema: Okay. I see you have a variety here. Any suggestions? Plumbing guy: (heaves big sigh) What size toilet do you need? Momma: Oh, not good. (She qickly walks off because she knows what is going to happen next) Mema: Size? Hmm... didn't know there are different sizes. (Turns back to Plumbing guy and points at own arse) Well, this is my arse and it is the only arse that lives in the house. As long as it is white and it fits this arse, I think we are good. Now, I realize I have a little junk in the trunk, but I would think a fairly standard size toilet would suffice. What do you say? Can we hook me up? Plumbing guy: How about this one. Its on sale and its already not on the shelf. Mema: Sweet! Say, would you mind formally introducing us? I feel a little awkward about not knowing John's real name. Plumbing guy: You will need to get a wax ring too. And could you ask your mother to quit hiding in the model shower?
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Momma gets embarrassed easily. To this day she won't set foot in the Home Depot with Mema. She did try to crawl inside the toilet we ended up buying, but found it was not quite roomy enough. Mema got lectured for pointing at her own booty as part of answering the size question.
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I feel like I've fallen totally out of touch with you guys the last two weeks (other than Sunday night when I caught up with a few of you).
Working the OT at work seems to have messed up my sleep schedule. It's not so much that I've been working too much as it is that I just seem to be having trouble sleeping because I didnt' stick to my normal sleep times. I'm very much a creature of habit.
It feels like I"m sleeping more than usual yet I'm always tired. I hate that.
I'm working on a couple things for the station though. One of them would require some participation on the part of you guys, so I'll start a special thread for it tomorrow or over the weekend.