We missed Phoenix when it became necessary to replace the hot water heater, and we missed Tom and Viv at class due to being late, and them leaving early. But, we had a chance to meet with the rest of the class and play with some puppies. I also learned a lot about hot water heaters. You should never drop a hot water heater you intend to put in. A hot water heater you are taking out is a lot easier to get out if you drain it first. You can tell if the gas is connected wrong if you smell gas. A 19 inch heater does not fit in a 17 inch opening no matter how wide it is behind the door frame. That top thing on a water heater is hot. There is always Teflon tape in your tool chest if you look long enough. You can't wash up with hot water while you are putting in a new heater. You should not throw the old water heater in the dumpster before you figure out what parts you need to take off it. When the heater has leaked for a few months, the wall can absorb a great deal of water. After age 60, it is best to hire a plumber. If you do have to, you can lift a new water heater two feet off the floor, if you are crazy enough to do it. It is easier after you drop it one time. It is a lot easier to show and handle a dog at the National than to lift a water heater. I think I would have learned a lot more at the dog show. Evan _Asgard German Shepherds_ (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2004. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================