The Flood

When I came home last night, something didn't seem right. The dogs were wetter than usual and the garden lights were reflecting across water, where there should have been dry land. The sprinklers were also running despite the timer being turned off. The new lake in the backyard was only about an inch short of coming in the house because the drains were clogged. (Is this why people live in condos?)

I was worried about the koi because the water level was several inches above the pond and there was nothing to keep them from escaping. If they were swimming around the yard, how would I find and catch them in the dark? And, the chlorinated water is deadly to fish.

I turned off the water to the yard and began dumping a de-chlorinating agent in the pond while looking for fish. They were all still in the pond and alive. Today, I found the problem in the box of sprinkler timer things. The wires were frayed and there was a short. I'm blaming rats. If I gave them chew toys, I wonder if they would leave my stuff alone.

So, now I have something to do this weekend. Working with electrical wiring has got to be one of my most favorite things and I'm so good at it too. (I'm being sarcastic.) Are there any men out there who will re-wire my sprinkler timers for a home cooked meal? I'll even throw in a movie. :)