Day 146. Today I tried to install an outside light fixture. It was a disaster. Okay, not a disaster but I didn't get it installed.
I bought the light replace the light in the backyard. I want a sensor light in the backyard and the light out back does not have a sensor. After dragging the ladder, new light and screwdrivers out back, I realized that the current light was held onto the house by one screw and the new light had four screws. That would required drilling holes and I don't currently have drill bits.
Then I thought I would take the new light and replace my light out front. The sensor light out front is working but hanging on by a thread. So I called my step-father and he walked me through how to remove the light. Then things went awry. There were too many wires. I found out later that the contractor had piggybacked wires and that confused me.
My neighbor walked by just as I could not get the electricity to come back on from the breaker. Was a wire loose? This is why I hate electricity. My nice neighbor took over and installed the light for me. He had to drill new holes and rewire the light. I now have a working light. Yay! And as a bonus, the electricity works downstairs again.
I made soup for dinner. Tofu, Kale Vegetable Soup. It is really good. It has tofu, kale, carrots, celery, mushrooms, peas and pasta noodles. Very tasty.
Until tomorrow...
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