January 25, 2005
Personal:
Annoyances
By Jack GrantOK... so... the light bulb in my floor lamp burned out about a month ago. It's been about 9 months since I bought it, so no problem, buy another one.
The new light bulb just burned out after an all too brief lifetime of four weeks, and I haven't bought a plethora of lights to account for the fact that apartments here in France have very few fixtures left when the previous tenants move out. It's now dark... and I had to buy a space heater today to account for the fact that the heater in my apartment went out and I cannot get someone here to fix it until next week. I don't muck with gas and electricity in the same appliance, especially when all the warnings are written in French. This has not been a good week on the infrastructure front for me.
I'm sitting here typing this by the light of my flat panel monitor. The only portable light I have is a desk lamp I use to keep the kitchen lit enough for me to make sure I'm not cooking the cat when I'm fixing my dinner.
To say I'm annoyed at the light burning out after a month of use is putting it mildly. Unfortunately, I do not have the words to express my annoyance properly in the local language. I'll have to resort to what they would say across the Channel:
Bloody Hell...
Posted by Jack Grant at 17:58 on 25 January 2005Oh, dear, yes, let's not cook the cat!
I realize "fresh meat" and all, but...
Yikes.
Did you not say at some point in the past the fireplaces in your apartment don't work either??
Otherwise, it might be a bit romantic to type on the Mac by the firelight, as well as the illumination from the computer screen.
Here's to hoping you and the cat stay warm.
Posted by: Christina at January 25, 2005 06:53 PMI got it.
I got my nonconsequential rant.
Thank you. I shall treasure.
(Incidentally, I have that prob at my house as well. I'm thinking my electrician sucked.)
Posted by: Key at January 25, 2005 10:20 PMA low, throaty TABERNAC! should do nicely.
Posted by: Light & Dark at January 26, 2005 09:35 AMIn my kitchen we have recessed lighting. I can't reach it without a ladder or chair. The bulbs burn out every 2 to 3 weeks in at least 4 of the 8 fixtures. Of course it is the bulbs over the sink and stove area. Argh! I hate cooking when it is not well lit. Totally sympathy from me. Best of luck (and stock up on some bulbs!)
Posted by: vw bug at January 26, 2005 08:34 PM
