Washer & Drier Today!

You're thinking, what's the big deal, anyway?

Well, this is a big deal because I hooked them up.

So what, you say. Anyone can do that.

Maybe in Los Estados Unidos de America but not here.

First, I am not a handy guy. Rafael is in Panama City dealing with the death of his son, so I am left to the hook ups.

I get real relaxed. Very, very relaxed and assess the situation. I tend to move too fast and screw everything up. I measure, think, count, re-measure, quit thinking, start again, get more relaxed, and after much study, I am ready to go get the parts.

Now this seems like a simple task but I speak little Spanish and they speak no English. All the items are behind the counter and have to be requested.

Uh oh!

Plus, I don't know the sizes. Some pipe go by inside diameter, some by outside. I need 2 different size gas hose hook ups (the tapered kind), plus a 2" (maybe) elbow to plastic pipe thing, plus a water spigot and more.

This is fertile problem land.

With much drawing of pictures, help from gringos who speak more Spanish than I, and a very patient staff, I get all the stuff.

But will it fit?

Most of you that do projects know that a half dozen trips to the hardware store are typical. It is a rough ride back to the store for me. I don't want to do too many of them.

Miraculously, it all fits! On the first try! No more trips needed.

It's a miracle!

And, the machines work! How did that happen in the Land of Nothing Works.

We ran a huge load of laundry, then dried it.

It works! All right!

Now you are sure I am certifiable. Down here, this is big stuff. After all, when we got electricity, it was like discovering fire, we were so happy.

Ah... Feels good to get something done.

I included a couple of pictures. One is a view up our property from the low point and one is a large bug. Thought you might enjoy them.