Conversation 24

Sheba, my post poofed and I’m tired so will post tomorrow.
Hope your weekend is going well.

@Sheba

I finally figured out what was wrong. A few months ago I had a vapor barrier installed under the house (there are no basements in Florida due to high water levels) and he also did the inside of our home where rodents could enter. He used foam in crevices, under cabinets, under and around vents, etc.. Just contacted him and there is a barrier behind the dishwasher which can easily be picked away in case it encompassed the long hose for the dishwasher. I contacted a local handy person and though tomorrow is Sunday, will be out to check the area and to uninstall the dishwasher. He also knows how to install. So will see how this works out. And best of all, the price is right.

Now will get ready to see hubby. This time will bring him ice cream. He only asked for it everyday this week. Guess that means a stop at Culvers.

@sheba2011

At the moment I am trying to decide whether or not to return the dishwasher to Costco. You would think after some of their reviews they would either have changed vendors for the install or asked for better training from the one they use. This installer was by no means a handy person which is what you need to do the job. At the moment an outside person starts at $160 just to enter your home. Then it is so much per hour. Lowes charges $209.46 for the install plus $50 for the takeaway. Home depot asks the customer to unplug and remove the hose prior to anyone setting foot into your home. Of course there is an extra charge from both places for the new hose and other things that may be required. It was quite a savings from Costco. Then again, maybe it isn’t. One thing for sure, I will have someone other than Costco to do the install as well. I do not trust their person. The hose is near the pipeline and there is an outlet for the plug in. I may try to undo this myself and will turn the outlets off prior. This person never looked nor did he have a flashlight to see where everything is situated. Funny, I read some of the reviews and most had the same comment. And the worse part is that Costco went along with what this person stated.

I really do. 😘😎

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@kittengirl,

Good Morning Kitten in California here is to a great Saturday for you and your family. 😎🎈

@shoelady60,

Good day in the beautiful ‘burgh. I know it’s Mom Saturday and I hope you have a good
time with your mother. 💕😎

Hubby and I are doing this and that today. 😎😘❤️Lady I have a Honey Do List. LOL!

Sending warm vibes to you and Jake. 🎈😎💕

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. 😎🎈How are you today Taci? I am glad your son is
up and about nothing can keep him down.

All four of our kids are doing well. I really enjoyed our son being home for the holidays and then
some. 💕The girls they come and go and I love it. My sister who lives near all of them keeps
things in check for me. LOL! I am a mama bear for sure. 😎🎈

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OZ is nice today we are at 60 degrees with the Sun you know I am a happy camper.

Hey Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 😎🎈Oodie I feel bad they did not do your
new dishwasher the right way. The person installing it should have been better prepared.
How are you doing this afternoon?

I hope you are done with KP. Let me know if you are able to take your husband out for a few
hours. I hope that goes well when you decide to do it. So much on your plate.

Take it easy this too shall pass. I understand how you feel. 😘

Enjoy some tea with your Manuka Honey soon you will feel right as rain. 🎈😎

@xango,

Good morning in sunny Florida. 🎈😎😘Xango wishing you a very nice Saturday and hoping
you are feeling better no matter what.

@loaf,

Enjoy the kids today miss ya. 😎🎈

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