Ksquared, I should have been more clear that an a/c repairman did the work on my compressor. My handy-ness is limited to minor repairs (replacing electrical switches, toilet innards, etc.), painting and carpentry. I let the pros handle car maintenance and repairs and major plumbing, electrical and mechanical repairs. So your microwave is off-limits for me.
The cat was my only adult experience in having a pet. She was given to me by the children of a ladyfriend, and I agreed to keep her. She was good company for 11 years, but I'll never have another one .. too many litterbox and cat-hair issues ... <gg> You might be surprised at how attached you would get to a cat ...
If you like well-kept pastoral countrysides, you would love England, Wales and Scotland, at least the parts I saw. No billboards and other blight that we have here, at least in Texas. London and Edinburgh were certainly very interesting, but I preferred the time we were out on the road.
Speaking of the road, it's time I hit it today, figuratively at least.
Justin