Heating Check Up

I had my heating check up today. All is well. I had my regular guy come out, he's been taking care of the system for 6 years. He came in, looked concerned and asked why the kitchen door was open. Obviously, he didn't hear any barking when he knocked either; actually, he's never had to knock before. I told him that Barrett had died...and, of course, I started crying. He's a dog person too, so he understood.