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1. I got a lot done on Monday and Tuesday last week, but this week has been rough sailing.
2. I broke my key off in the front door of the old place.
3. The Boy thinks all we have to do is take the locking mechanism out and we can get at the key part to remove it.
4. Tomorrow I’ll give that a try.
5. The new place doesn’t have a washer or dryer or dishwasher.
6. I’m taking loads back and fourth to run them.
7. I planned on doing all hand washing of dishes, but my hands have gotten too rough from it.
8. The neighbors keep parking in my assigned. spot.
9. Even when all the rest of the parking spots are clear.
10. The other day I went to back into my spot, didn’t notice that they were in it, and bumpped into them.
11. The woman from next door was sitting in it at the time.
12. Luckily there was no damage, save to my dignity.
13. I can’t wait to sell the place and be done with them.
Be careful taking the lock apart. The barrel contains about half a dozen little “pins” that could fall out. They are what determine whether or not your key will work.
Unfortunately, I didn’t learn how to pick locks or remove stuck keys during the summer I worked as a locksmith assistant, so I can’t offer any advice in that regard.
Before you disassemble the lock try and grab the busted piece with needle nose pliers and pull it out, a squirt of WD40 wouldn’t hurt the process either. I have even taken them out with some chewing gum. Taking a door lock apart is a PIA in some cases.
I’ve changed out locks a few times. Not my favorite activity. Never had to take a key part out before. I tried with a pair of pliers and ended up pushing it further in. Gum is a good idea.
Wow. You are having *some* week, it seems.
Good luck with the key, and with the neighbors and… Ah, heck — Good luck with everything!
What Kimberly said!
*hugs*
Paige
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Hope it all gets better!
LOL! Backing into that car sounds like EXACTLY something I would do! I’d just take it for granted that my spot was empty.
Ugh! We’ve had the broken key thing happen here a few times, and they always seem to snap off with no protruding piece to grab on to. Makes me glad for a maintenance staff!
I wish you a better time soon. This sounds rough. Take care and happy TT!
Yeah. I’ve experienced this parking spot thing. In my last apartment, it seemed like my spot was everyone’s favorite. Go figure. Well, I hope things improve for you.
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UGH! Looks like you’re having fun. *rolls eyes* I hope things get better.
I sure don’t miss the assigned parking spot thing.
Have a great Thursday!
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I hope you get shut of that place soon! Yikes! Hugs.
Good luck with the key!
I hope next week and the weeks beyond are so much better!
(((Hugs)))
Happy T13,
~Xakara
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Poor you. Sounds like you’ve had quite a week.
no washer, no drier – i hope you are out soon!