More plumber stories

I *finally* got a hold of someone at the plumber's. The motor is on order and they will let me know when it comes in. Apparently, the reason I haven't heard anything from the plumber I was working with earlier is because he hasn't shown up to work since January 24th, which would explain why they dropped off the face of the earth for a week. He mentioned that he hoped said plumber "was okay." Great. Just great.