I’ve had
a leaking toilet with rusted bolts for some time. My lizard brain
tried to ignore the problem but the new parts had been purchased a week ago and my
wife wasn’t about to cut me any slack. So, I spoke with a friend the other day, who offered
some simple plumbing advice. His good natured disposition is always genuine, so
who better than to ask a few questions?
Dan
discussed a few probabilities I might collide with:
·
The
repair would take longer than expected.
·
Something
might take an unexpected twist (pun
intended).
·
It’s
easy to become frustrated and overreact, causing bigger problems.
·
Take
your time and pace yourself.
·
If
you become frustrated, take a break, go for a walk, clear your mind.
I thought he
somehow had witnessed my previous handyman duties of toilet repair. I was
amazed to find out most people (even plumbers) experience the same anxiety and
frustration during latrine repair. The repair experience for me rates a notch
below going to the dentist.
The hope was
to complete the toilet bowl repair in a couple of hours. It took 4-5 hours.
Instruction manuals with too small of print and no references in the small photos of the names of the parts were frustrating. Nor did it help matters by purchasing an entire
different style of system (Fluid Master) than I normally do. If it wasn’t for my wife
deciphering the instruction manual it could have gotten ugly.
I took
breaks when I was tired or frustrated and attempted to take my time. I couldn’t
stop a slow leak from one of the bowl bolts, because I over tightened one of
the screws. The leak is at least slower than before I attempted the repair.
Looks like I
will get Dan’s input and some new rubber washers in a few days.
The advice Dan
gave me are solid virtues for anything
we do in our daily lives.
·
Patience
·
Persistence
·
Focus
·
Relax
·
Rejuvenate
Sometimes we
make the simplest tasks incredibly difficult.
Thanks Dan-
for your wisdom and advice.
Jim Carver
Author: The Legacy of David A. Wells- The Lexington High School
“Band of Gold”
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