Heating broke so chasing a plumber,bit wet so may not play golf and watch rugby,footie,hurling etc Not much really.
That's not how things were done in 1930s Britain or modern day Ireland. Mick will cycle around all the pubs asking the bartender if he's seen Eion the plumber , the bar keep will no doubt convince Mick to have a wee glass of Malt or a pint before continuing his search mission. By pub 3 and no sign of Eion Mick will forget all about the heating then return home plastered to a rolling pin welding Mrs O'toon.