9 a.m.

Right now I should either be at work, or on my way to work (usually it's the latter).

However...

My landlords did end up talking to the furnace men, and then sent me a message telling me not to worry, they'd be here to handle it, and leave a rent cheque on the table for them. Alrighty.

8:15 a.m. - I'm awakened by a furnace guy who just wants to look at the wiring before the others come later in the day.

8:35 a.m. - My shower is interrupted by two more furnace men (apparently the first has left) and in not but my towel and sopping wet, I point them to the furnace. Not what I'd describe as "later in the day."

Now I sit here waiting for either the furnace men to finish up or the landlords to arrive. I called and left a message at work explaining why I'm late.

Aye carrumba!