Sort of a set back this evening: the washer drain has overflowed. I guess it's time to de-clutter the laundry room tomorrow before the plumber brings the snake. I could probably rent a snake, and there may even be one out in the garage left by the last owners. But I think this is the kind of job that I'll call in someone else to do the dirty work.

Speaking of which. . . I've been digging a big new flower bed on the side of the house, and will put down some mulch and pavers when I finish. Guess where the clean-out is? Yup. Right across all of that freshly dug bed.

At least I know where to point them, I've had to do this once before. I have a son with really long curly hair, and even with an extra trap for hair, I'm sure that is what has contributed to this problem.

SRS