Summer Rants

New mid-month blog post everyone!  I'm going to try and new bulleted-style and see how I like it.  Here goes nothing! 

• We have Central AIR!!  (Hallelujah!) and just in time.  They finished the implementation of the system and two days later a crazy heat/humidity wave hit the area!  Although it was brutal outside, we were nice a cozy at 75 degrees inside!  I can't believe we waited three years for this
• However, no housing project on a 95 year home go smoothly.  Although the AC system is in place and working - our electrician informed us that that our electrical panel would need to be upgraded (for $1500) and that our old Knob-and-Tube wiring would need to be removed (at $2,000, but up to $10,000 if we were crazy).  Just what I want to hear after shelling out $8k.
• The Pirates are 19 games over .500 and right on the heels of the Cardinals for the division lead.  I remain skeptical that the current roster can play .600 baseball over 162 games, but I am loving the ride and hoping for the best every night.  My skepticism comes from years of let downs and the fact that the line-up has glaring holes (RF & 1B)
• Friday morning was like every other morning.  I woke up and spent some time with the Boy.  I got dressed for work and prepared to let our dog out so she could do her business.  Then, I noticed - The Water!!   The cold water hose to the washing machine had frayed and water was spraying all over my kitchen.  By spraying, I mean visiously dispensing water and soaking everything in its path - including the garage below it.  I felt like I was in a mad Three Stooges episode as I tried to turn the water off while getting hosed in the face!
• $15 for new hoses (steel this time) and unknown damage to the garage ceiling await. 
• The Summer Semester is coming to a close.  I have a final tonight and tomorrow and then I get 4 weeks off.  Only one semester remains until I consider myself a Master of Business Administration!  Not too shabby!!!  It's been a grind, but I've definitely enjoyed the experience and am happy I did it.  However, I am looking forward to bigger and better.
• When it rains, it pours.  Or leaks.  As in, my basement lets in water EVERY time it rains.  It comes from the cracks in the walls.  It comes from the floor!  (Have I mentioned I hate old homes)  I'm not sure how or why this problem has arisen all the sudden - but it could be an easy fix (waterproof the walls) or ugly fix (dig up foundation). 
• Have I mentioned how miserable homeownership can be?
• I'm signed up for Mud on the Mountain in November!  A 7.7 mile run with 26 obstacles in between.  What could be more exciting! It's going to be tough but I'm happy with the training workouts and the change of pace that it has provided.  Bench press was getting boring.
• My Referee Side Hustle is starting up.  I'm having meetings with my crew and already have 9 games lined up for the season.  I'm real excited to be working Friday nights this year!  It should be enjoyable and exciting venture this fall!