Quote Originally Posted by TS12000 View Post
It seems like every time I start a personal project (car, gun, etc), every ounce of my energy and every cent in my wallet gets tied into other stupid things that can't be put off. Wish I had the money and time to just finish things in a timely manner for once in my life...

Yup. Just happened to me again today. Woke up to a COLD house. Furnace was out. Not being an HVAC trained person I did what every male does - I opened the cover to the furnace, looked around, jiggled wires, nodded, scratched myself, then smacked something with the handle of my screwdriver. This time, it actually worked - briefly. The furnace ignitor came on, the gas and flame began - and warmed the house up to where the thermostat was set.

Of course, this was a one time good deal as it wouldnt come back on later. I took 1/2 day off from work, called the HVAC guys, they came and replaced my ignitor & cleaned the flame sensor (even showed me how to do that - and advised I do it once a year). Cost me $250.

After a cat vet bill last month of over $600, etc., etc. I never get to do anything that *I* want with my money - just what I need to do with it.