Eye Opener... Well, at least for me...

I have to say, if I had not gone on aircon hunting... I would not have known what are the technology behind the aircon system. In fact, I had done (what I usually do before even starting to hunt) started reading about the aircons, and lurking in forums to check on what people had to say about aircon and the different brands...

Did you know the difference between the inverter and the conventional types of aircon? The label behind energy saving etc? Well, I did not... But I did learn a fair bit while hunt for one... I have to say, it's quite interesting to know, if you have the time... Actually, I think I only ask around 3 shops and got it from the last one... 2 shops were in the neighbour type of environment, and the other is a larger company, with 1 head office and 3 other offices/showroom around Singapore.

Interestingly, the 1st 2 shops recommended Toshiba, and the last has some award from Toshiba for past few years. Yup, we went for Toshiba inverter system 3, replacing the old (inherited from the previous owner) system 2 carrier that we had.

I was supposed to be able to enjoy the new system tonight, but... Well, it turns out the wood that was supporting the old compressor unit was rotting away, and had to be replaced. So, we finally managed to find out what cause the mysterious "flooding" of the master bedroom during heavy rain. Yup, leakage from this rotting piece of wood. So, the 3 rooms had the smaller unit fixed up, but the compressor is back in the company's office, and awaiting for the wood to be replaced. This, apparently, is by another contractor of the aircon installation company, so tomorrow I have to call the company to see if they could get hold of their contractor and get them to come and replace this rotting wood.

It seems to be a home-fix year, with the changing of the aircon system, as well as repairs on some sprawling ceiling issue we had in the 2 bathrooms, we also decided to, after 13 years, to have a new coat of paint for the entire house! But then the work can only start after the aircon system is in placed.

So, in midst of my hectic work travel, my place is also having some hectic schedule to get it fix up and repainted by September. Which also means I had to do a little packing up after years of not throwing away junk as well as huge piles of letters and junk mails and magazines like Nikon Focus and Highway.

Sigh... I guess any time is a good time to clear junk from the house... How did those junks ever get piled up... Blame it on the travel??? :P

Oh well, with these stuff... I guess the AV receiver and new speakers will have to wait - review in 2 years time?!?!? :P Sigh.. Hope still got cash to upgrade this PC at the end of the year...

This year seems to be spending year... Haiz...