My dad needs to move closer!

I think I've called him at least twice a day since Saturday. We need his expertise! What am I going to do without him close by to help us? I better start taking some classes or doing some reading here and quickly!

So a quick note on the latest dilemma. We can't seem to figure out how to get the gas dryer hooked up correctly. Poor Shawn is going insane. He says he thinks it's easier to build a space ship than it is to hook up the dryer. I told him I don't know why he thought it was going to be so simple. Yes, it's a few hoses, but it's a MAJOR appliance and we're talking an electrical and a gas hook-up, both are serious in my book. Well, he finally got the right gas hose and tried to hook it up last night. Too bad the damn big silver vent tubing kept falling off when he'd try to move the dryer back into the spot. Then he tested the dryer for a minute, opened the door to stop it, and smelled gas. Yikes! He was so upset by this point that he unhooked the gas tube, turned the gas off, put the cap back on the pipe, and called it a night, all after about an hour of work and cussing. I don't think I've ever heard Shawn use the F word as much as he has the past few days. This morning I called the plumber who just put the gas line in for advice. He told me to put some soapy water around the connections to see if there are bubbles when I turn the dryer on, which would indicate a gas leak. Otherwise, he said there may be a problem with the dryer since it hasn't been used for a few months. He said if I am concerned about a gas leak from the pipe, they would be more than willing to come check it out. I'm sure for a fee of course. I then called my dad to get his advice. He suggested I do the water test as well. Then he told me about special gas pipe tape to get at Home Depot or Ace. Looks like Inara and I will be taking a trip to the hardware store after lunch. Also, Thu will be a chaotic day. We've got a gardener coming to give us a free estimate since the yard needs some attention quickly here, our dresser is getting delivered, and Direct TV is coming to hook up our satellite. Thank the lords that my mom will be here to help out. I miss my mommy and daddy. Haha!!