For the past two days the heat has been off at my house.

I first noticed my feet were a bit cold while in the office Saturday. So....I went to turn up the heat a bit. Hmmm...the temperature in the house is 67 but the dial says it should be 72. That's weird. Next I check the registers. Cool air instead of heat. Now that's a good sign something is up!

Next, I was on the phone with Mark the Handyman. He can fix most anything and is excellent on heating and air. My clients all use his services too. He tells me to sit tight and he will be over in a few hours, he's busy installing siding on a house.

You know you aren't cold till you know you don't have heat. Just like you aren't thirsty till you know the water is cut off.Finally, he comes to check on me. Hmmmm...nothing seems to be working correctly and the emergency heat won't co-operate either.

He brings in this compacter(he calls it) from the heat pump and sits it on the dining table. It has a bulge on one side. Me being the photographer...I want a picture of it. He thinks I'm a bit bizarre I'm sure...but I tell him he is going to be part of my story for later.

"Well...this is part of the problem...but the heat strips aren't working either" he says.

"You need a new thermostat and get rid of the old one that has mercury in it"

"I won't be able to get the parts till Monday"

"How old is the house??...it might be under warranty."

Me..."The house was built in 2003."

Him..."They usually under warranty for 5 years."

He called this morning to tell me my luck was good today. All is under warranty and the parts, he will be picking them up. Whoopee!

Well, Mark installed the thermostat left me a space heater to keep warm. It's here in my office today. It's about 30 outside today, so I am hoping he can make the repairs soon.

It feels like I am camping...bundle up...build a fire...get out the marshmallows. Only one thing...I don't have a fireplace! Dang!

At least my computer is working and I can still type till my fingers are frozen. Hmmm...maybe I can work on Christmas cards too! Seriously...I've plenty to do!

Hopefully soon my world will be heated!