It took us all fucking day to unfuck it. I still have scars from the heat gun we used to melt the ice, and the freezer has dents in it from the rotary-hammer-power-tool thingie Sunshine used on it.
So, to keep rain from leaking in again, we covered the freezer with a tarp. Problem solved, right?
Nope. Not only was it tacky looking, the tarp was ineffective.
I spent my Thursday wrestling with the freezer. It had ice in it again from rain that had leaked in.
Once I had gotten rid of the ice (with some help from someone who helped me think outside of the heat gun, rotary hammer box)*, I moved the freezer to a new location. Under the awning.
Now I remember why being a stagehand was so hard.
I hurt.
I'm obviously no spring chicken.
So, Dawn, that is what I mean when I say I was wrestling with a freezer.
*2 words: hot water
HAHAHAHAHA. I mean, sorry you're so sore. Try not to pick a fight with the microwave next.
ReplyDeleteIt's totally OK that you laughed. It's why I told the story, you know. And while the microwave and stove are on the list of battles I intend to fight in the future, the TV comes first. Long story...maybe I'll tell it soon. Oddly enough, the story of why I want to wrestle with the TV also includes wrestling with shoes.
DeleteAnd spiderwebs.
DeleteI do not envy you and that task. That looks like it sucked and sucked hard!
ReplyDeleteIt sucked. Thank heaven it didn't suck as bad as it did the last time it happened!
DeleteStagehands don't get enough respect. Also, I used to think that people were exaggerating when they talked about being sore in their 40s. Half a night on air mattress and I can barely use my shoulders today. I can't imagine how you feel.
ReplyDeleteI feel like it would be dangerous for me to try to drive. I can't quite turn my head completely. Muscle relaxers, mobic, and no heavy lifting. I've been here before, and I'm sure it won't be the last time. Hope your shoulders get better soon!
DeleteUm, ouch. I hope to not hear a repeat of this issue next year.
ReplyDeleteIf this issue repeats itself again, you will hear of it. It will make the news. Woman blows up chest freezer, cooked meat fallout over a 50 mile radius.
DeleteOh my Cindy! Do send a link if that story every gets published.
DeleteI hurt myself severely bowling about a month back, and I'm still sore. What is this world coming to? But I bought a $200 air mattress for camping so I'm not nearly as cranky as I used to be ... totally worth it (see Triplezmom above).
I wish you speedy healing.
I am hoping that moving the freezer to a new position under the awning will protect it from the rain. This freezer is quickly becoming more bullshit than pants.
DeleteLove that you went with the simple -hot water who'd a thunk it? Don't you hate when you totally over think something and someone comes along and says something like, well plug it in. LOL
ReplyDeleteThe hot water? Definitely not MY idea. However, it was far more effective than the screwdriver I had been using, which was far more effective than the plastic spoon I also had with me. (Yeah, my mind works in really illogical ways, I know it.)
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