Because of a “falta de goma” (lack of a rubber ring) I haven’t been able to use my kitchen for two days! Should have really done something about it last week after talking about my under-the-sink leak here with Nog’s sister, but the temporary measure was holding up (pail under the pipes) and it’s HOT out there and I’ve been busy and whatever, blah blah … then Monday evening it all gave way with a huge sploosh of water and Nog’s attempt to refasten it ended up with a whole length of tube coming loose (see pic above) so I couldn’t put it off any longer.

I am actually the “handyman” around here, except when it comes to doing anything UNDER THE SINK. But once the troublesome tubing had been inadvertently removed by Nog then I could deal with it. I reckoned I could just put it in my trusty green shopping trolley, bring it to El Corte Inglés, and I’d be sorted out with whatever I needed to get the tubing back where it should be. Well, of course it’s never that simple, is it…

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