Hot Water Woes

Our hot water heater decided to expire causing me to miss work and a decent shower while it was being replaced by a qualified professional.

Here's the culprit:

The only real consolation was that the cold water in Florida isn't really cold. I remember sticking a meat thermometer under the tap in my last Chicago apartment and finding that the water was a striking 38 degrees Fahrenheit. It was probably wintertime, but the water was always remarkably cold even on the warmest of days.

Now, when I travel up north, I have to use warm water to brush my teeth.