Monday, December 13, 2010

The new American status symbol

In a room deep within the recesses of our basement lies this:


The boiler is dead. (I could have even told you that from the photo - and you can ask EVERY HVAC guy in town - I know NOTHING about boilers.)
Me: We need someone to look at our boiler.
Them: What is wrong with it?
Me: It isn't working.
Them: Is it a steam unit?
Me:.... long pause....
Them: Is it the pump or the valves or the compression?
Me: .... long pause.... maybe it isn't ... boiling??


It will soon be replaced with this:


It will cost more than all of the cars we have ever owned - combined
It will cost us more than 6 months in Europe
It will cost us more than our Senior year of college
It will cost us more than having both of our children
It will cost us more than living and going to school for a year in Honduras
It will cost us more than the remodel of the 2 main floors of the house

So if ever you come to my house and I ask you to follow me deep into our basement to look at our boiler - please follow - and please tell me that it is beautiful and our house is so toasty warm.

Happy Birthday to me from the Money Pit.

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