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OldBaldy1701E

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6. Thanks for all the encouraging words.

Fri Jul 11, 2025, 07:31 AM

Jul 11

I understand that we have maintenance and that they should handle this.

My point is that I could not handle it. I could not turn the thing enough to tighten it in place. The drain was put in haphazardly, and this is the result.

I used to be the one who could fix this better than what was there. Usually within a hour.

Nowadays I can't even close one hand without a finger locking in place and requiring me to literally pull it back into position. My arthritis is so bad these days I cannot even grasp things at certain angles.

If this is my future, I don't want it.

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The drain in the sink has come apart. [View all] OldBaldy1701E Jul 10 OP

It's not your job to fix the drain SheltieLover Jul 10 #1

I am trying to. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jul 11 #8

... SheltieLover Jul 11 #9

Let them fix it, gab13by13 Jul 10 #2

Fortunately drains aren't under pressure and PVC The Wizard Jul 10 #3

It always works as long as you take care of the issue. OldBaldy1701E Jul 11 #7

I notice he's not trying it... chowmama Jul 10 #4

Hehe, we don't want him to try that. OldBaldy1701E Jul 11 #10

Never, ever, ever think of yourself as "useless". You are just meant for more important jobs LoisB Jul 11 #5

Thanks, but unfortunately life has already shown me that I am useless. OldBaldy1701E Jul 11 #11

I will bet the farm there is something you do better than anyone you know. Dig deep within LoisB Jul 11 #12

Thank you. OldBaldy1701E Jul 11 #13

Thanks for all the encouraging words. OldBaldy1701E Jul 11 #6

The maintenance dude just left. OldBaldy1701E Jul 11 #14