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[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 6 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (3 children)

Sorry for the rant:

Stressed about the water leak from my washing machine. I reckon I might be able to fix the connection, as it's leaking from where the machines drainage pipe connects.

I don't mind if I have to pay the call out fee for the plumber, as it wasn't an urgent repair. Just stressed about how long it had been going for and the water in the carpet. I've had the AC on the dry setting overnight and will be picking up a dehumidifier this weekend. Gotta dry it all out before I can figure out how bad any water damage may be for the skirting board and carpet.

Sigh, I think my RE is gonna hate me now. Least I'm not planning on moving any time soon so maybe I can fix it up over time, bit by bit. Idk. Or the RE is gonna lose their minds and take us to VCAT or some shit. Idk how this works. I've never had this happen before.

Whatever, I get my tax return soon, so does my partner, and he is due for a big bonus soon. So if we do need to pay for extensive repairs by a professional, then we may be able to.

I've just felt so anxious and sick since yesterday, couldn't sleep, just stressing out over everything now.

Worst comes to worst, I could prolly ask my dad for help. But that just brings with it the feelings of being a failure of a daughter ugh. Ugh!

I know it will all be okay, we'll get through whatever comes at us, but I just feel a bit overwhelmed right now, I think.

Edit: I'm gonna call my dad tonight when he's done with work, I need some moral support from him I think 😭

[–] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I would expect the damage to be covered by the landlord's insurance. In the past I've had both significant water damage from a roof leak and smoke damage caused by an accidental stove fire I caused covered by the landlord's insurane with no real issues.

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[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 5 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Leak fix might as simple as tightening the hose clamp, or patching the hose. Biggest issue is actually moving the washing machine cause those bastards are heavy.

I wouldn't be calling a plumber just yet. They'll charge you a few hundred bucks for a $5 fix.

DIY YouTube videos are your friends in this case :)

Don't stress. This shit happens to everyone at some point.

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[–] anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Try not to worry too much - like raven said, the landlord should have insurance to cover things like this. They might ask you to pay the excess, but check with the tenants’ union (or whatever it’s called) before you do this.

Do you have a fan heater? Running one of those pointing at the floor should help dry the carpet. A room at my work flooded twice and the cleanup involved running heaters for a couple of days. It stunk while drying but was fine afterwards.

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[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 6 points 4 months ago

I've made a playlist featuring a lot of karaoke songs. I'm gonna be exhausted after this concert tonight

[–] LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)
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[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 6 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (10 children)

Let's get this bad boy over the line tonight.

Go.

Who's got Show and Tell?

[–] Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I saw a mouse in the lobby of my workplace , and I ate a lunch

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[–] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 6 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (3 children)

I got some cups from the op shop nearest my house, which was closed but you can "buy from the window" by sending them an email with a picture of the items you want. I have a couple of these cups from when I was a child and have been looking for more. This is the picture I sent:

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[–] SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 4 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Drinking pinor noir and watching the live action Cinderella from a few years back- some of the scenes are so beautifully shot. It's the kind of movie that makes me want to believe in true love and obnoxiously huge dresses.

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