Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Crash, Burn

       Hump day was a crash, burn kind of day filled with stress.  It turned out to be another snow day in the land of ice and snow, but at least the promise of school resuming with a call from the superintendent that although there would be a 2 hour delay, the little darlings would finally return to school.  That wasn’t the worst of it.  Waking up and discovering the pipes had frozen was the clincher.  I went through all the motions of trying to warm up the pipes to get the water flowing to no avail.  I finally had to call the heating plumbing guys I usually use and they hurried right out to lend a hand.  The pipes were frozen leading into the house so they took a little blow torch to them.  I freaked out a little when they caught the curtain on the back door on fire, but it was out quick enough.



       After they left, the water finally started back up.  By that point, night had fallen.  There was supper to prepare.  The kids needed showers and I was more than ready for bed after all the drama from the day with no water.  So this is Wednesday’s post on Thursday scheduled for Wednesday.  I am still in the game then with NaBloPoMo and the Ultimate Blog Challenge, though cheating a bit to accommodate life’s curve ball.  Life has surprises. You have to learn to roll with them, survive them, and go on from there even more prepared for next time.  Then you get back to normal and schedule your post back a day so it appears you wrote it then instead of now.  It kind of works, you know!!   I’m keeping warm and safe, happily blogging away once again.





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    1. Jo, thank you!! Glad that day is behind me. With a lot of hard work and dedication I will get this show back on the road. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥

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  2. Glad they were able to accommodate you so fast! I hope this polar vortex ends soon.

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    1. JoJo, I was actually kind of shocked they were able to rush right out but so thankful they did. I am with you. I don't mind winter, love snow, but then don't really care for the wind chills that are -30 to -40 that stops the world in its tracks. A little goes a long way and the break is nice for a while, but then enough is enough. Let's get back to reality!! LOL Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  3. I have been reading it everywhere, on fb timelines to news to here too now. I hope it gets better I realise it is disrupting lives quite a lot..

    Richa

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    1. Richa, actually they are predicting a heat wave back up into the 20's and 30's this weekend. Works for me!! This polar blast is getting a bit old. LOL Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments. ♥

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  4. What a recovery, indeed. Hopefully this situation will pass soon. Do take care!

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    1. myriadrainbowhues, I hope so!! Thank you so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥

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  5. I'm so happy your water is back on. I know what a nightmare that is.. That and having kids stay home way too long after vacation time is up.. Lol.. You're doing great Kathy. No worries. :)

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    1. MiMi, me too!! It was nice to get some hot showers in and do some laundry...and oh go to the toilet! I love my kids, but I happy to see them go back!!! They were on the verge of driving me insane. LOL Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥

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  6. I'd say you took the day's curve balls and definitely hit them out of the park! :) Glad the plumbers could straighten you out so quickly, too. Blessings!

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    1. Martha, With God's help and a bit of hyperventilating. LOL Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  7. Sounds like an awful day, but you did the best you could and came out the other end! Glad the pipes didn't burst - we have a LOT of that happening around here (though thankfully not to us!).

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    1. Laurel, surely am thankful for that!! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥

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  8. Hope the weather has improved and is a little warmer now. We sure do need to roll with the punches life throws our way. You did good. hugs.

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    1. Suzy, it is a heat wave in comparison! Up to 45 degrees and the snow is melting and then transforming into ice. It is like a big skating rink!! Thank you for the hugs and words of encouragement! ♥

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  9. Hope that things are ok today, Kathy!

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    1. Michelle, things are much better today!! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥

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  10. You did well, Kathy! Hope the weather is better and everything is running smooth! :)

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    1. Shilpa, thank you! The weather has warmed up and the snow is melting and freezing at night. Just like one big ice rink! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥

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  11. Great outlook after a difficult day! Here's hoping you stay warm and the water keeps flowing :)

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    1. jannatwrites, so far so good! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥

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