At least it didn't blow up

Our water heater pilot light went out (again) sometime yesterday. Alan is out of town, and I wasn't sure what to do to get it lit. I called him and left a message. I text messaged him. I e-mailed him. I made a nuisance of myself. He's in Seattle, so when Spencer woke me up at 1am I checked my e-mail. Alan's e-mail said to call, so I did. After much patience on his part and frustration on mine, the water heater is back in service. Alan makes a much better plumber than I do, even at a distance!