Thanks to everyone for the suggestions about our hot water situation. We're still not sure whether it's the element, the thermostat, the hot water heater itself, but for the time being, the pot of boiling water helped a lot! It also helped, I think, that the temperature went up a bit...but what-evah...I had a lovely hot bath tonight and that's what counts.
I know I worry too much about things. You've told me, DH has told me, my best friend has told me...you'd think I'd get it by now! LOL...and I will give myself time.
Thanks again, gals...
Linda