As things deteriorate

September and so far October look like:

Smart Car Tires	$358.00
Smart Car Alignment	$300.00
Plumbing blockage	$315.00
Water softener	$567.00
Dentist	$143.00
AC fix	$759.00
	$2,442.00

 And now our refrigerator which will be another $300+ if we're lucky.  I'm pretty sure it is exactly the same as was the AC.  The compressor takes a kick of energy to get started.  Lots of resistance.  Once it starts up it runs on basic AC but it needs a jump and that is what the capacitor does.  Battery that has a bunch of short term power juice.  

I can hear the refrigerator trying to spin up the compressor but it isn't happening.  So I think it is capacitor (which should be cheaper than the one for the AC) and maybe some coolant.  Either that or a new refrigerator.

We're waiting right now for the repair guy.  We are number two on his list today which is lucky since I only contacted them yesterday.

We've blown through savings so I'll see if we need an IRA infusion after we find out what needs fixing or replacing.  

It's dead, Jim

And, the compressor is dead on what will soon be a very large metallic piece of junk that will be someone else's problem.

And, we're on the way to the appliance store.

Heavy sigh.  

Just when you thought it was safe

 We went out and got in Dana's car to head out to the appliance store only to find a completely flat tire.  

I'd say something about when it rains but we're in a drought.

Fortunately the tire is covered by discount tire.  Unfortunately they are busy and estimate we have a two hour wait.  That would make it six and the appliance place closes at 7.  So we'll have half an hour to buy whatever they happen to have in stock for a couple of thousand bucks and hope they can deliver before everything is spoiled in our current refrigerator.

Just a day.

Just finished my Rocky Road drink

 We just got back with a repaired tire (screw in it) and a dented refrigerator.  The latter will actually be delivered tomorrow.  We've got meds and milk on ice but will lose some freezer stuff.  The Rock Road had already melted but was still cool and was pretty good to drink.  So, not all bad.

We went to what is now my favorite scratch and dent store and got an LG LRFS28XBS which is actually a pretty nice fridge.  We bought it for $1349.  It has a small dent in the front but otherwise is pristine. I think it will work out.  For another $35 they will cart off the old one.  Well worth it. Consumer Reports likes the model.  For the price it is one of the top rated. 

So $150 to find out the old one was dead and $1500 or so for the new one.  

I did have to tap the IRA to cover it all.  I refuse to pay interest credit card interest.  

Time with the dogs tomorrow will be good.