My terlet whistles when it’s flushed.
Not the sputtering, low whistle like when you’re calling your dog with your mouth full of crackers but a long piercing whistle like you’re trying to get the attention of your friend Johnnie down the block.
The mystery of the whistling terlet started Sunday night after the warehouse lumber and hardware stores were all closed. My husband, Juan-Too-Many-Thumbs, has a policy: Never start a plumbing project when the plumbing parts stores are all closed. As much as I agree with that policy, it made for a long night.
You see, I have lots of things that make me lie awake at night - Christmas is less than a week away, I have an operation coming up the week after, and we’re contemplating building a house. And I’ve noticed it’s not just me awake for what feels like hours on end. Juan-Too-Many-Thumbs isn’t snoring as much or as loudly at night as he used to either.
What does this have to do with the whistling terlet? Well, it’s hard for a woman to wake at night without needing the services of said terlet. I usually resist the pull of the commode, not through stubbornness or laziness but because I know getting up will only make sleep move even further down the clock.
Knowing how hard sleep is for me, Juan-Too-Many-Thumbs usually gets up quietly during the night with only the creak of his knees alerting me he has risen. But last night, due to the mystery of the whistling terlet, when he got up, he turned on the faucets of both the tub and sink in our terlet room before he flushed, trying mightily to alleviate the whistling so it wouldn’t wake me. And it worked. No whistling. Only it made the terlet room sound like a CD of Niagara Falls.
And you know what the sound of running water does to a woman!
Girl...that's what Depends are for! I've missed you.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Plumbing is a nightmare in our house. It ALWAYS requires MANY trips to the hardware store! Hope it gets fixed so you can get a good nights sleep.
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Greetings from Falls County,
ReplyDeleteWonderful to see you back. I'm not allowed to do pluming, the term "water damage" comes up a lot.
I, like you, can not avoid using the restroom if I hear running water. Nor, can I go back to sleep if "I have to go!" The whistle would have done me in!!! I have a terrible time getting to sleep, but once there, sleep soundly. Snoring from my better half, sends me into the guest room! Hopefully by now, Tuesday morn, you are whistle free. Best of luck with surgery next week. you are in my prayers!!! ♥
ReplyDeleteI said a little prayer before I looked at your blog today...just so wanted to hear your voice via your blog. And you made me laugh! Of course problems with the terlet or the fridge or a sinus infection always happen late Saturday or Sunday. Will continue to lift you in prayer, especially for next week's surgery. Sondra
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you! Try something that makes "white noise" in the bedroom. By now Juan has probably fixed the whistler, though.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful Christmas surprise! So wonderful to get a bit of your ever loving sarcasm! Hope all is ok...good luck with the surgery. You made my day!!!!
ReplyDeleteI just left reading Deb's post about losing her precious little buddy, now I have laughter through tears. Which as Dolly Parton would say, "that's my favorite emotion".
ReplyDeleteThanks for the laugh.....glad I found your blog!
Lady... I sure hope your toilet stopped whistling. What's new with you in February????
ReplyDeleteI was talking about you today and decided I needed to come over and see how you're doing. Need an update from you as to the surgery, etc. You were such an encourager during my 'thing'. I want to do be just like you when I grow up! Give us a shout out... but do it here. I don't write on my blog anymore. So many emails, so little time. Love You!
ReplyDeletemeb, I'm doing great. Thank you so much for asking. As you can see, I don't blog much anymore either but it's so nice that people like you care and inquire. I'll always remember you as my wonderful fan of SHUFFLE. Love.
ReplyDeleteHey Lady, remember me??? Was just stopping by to see how you are doing, sounds like you are doing great! Still remembered you, I have kept you in my prayers! Hugs, Janna
ReplyDeleteVery funny story. I had to show my hubs. The cowboy boot toilet brush holder is pretty funny, too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my site - I hope you have good luck- in not only selling your old home, but building a new one -very exciting. Talk about stressful - you have it on both ends - working with the contractors getting your new home they way you envision while editing your for sale home and living in an RV. I hope the market in your area gets better. Best of Luck.
My best- Diane