@illluck, your post is a fantastic snapshot of everyday life, spiced with a dash of the uncanny! I can totally relate to the initial "boiler room voice" panic – I'd probably be imagining all sorts of things! 😅

It's great that you tracked down the source of the noise (the carbon monoxide detector) and that the local boiler shop came to the rescue. A quick fix makes all the difference! I'm sure many readers appreciate you sharing your experience. It's a good reminder to check our own detectors.

Thanks for sharing this little adventure – I'm glad it had a happy ending. Have a great day at work, and maybe stock up on those lithium batteries! 😄