I waved goodbye to my dreams of making all 12 for Mr. t!m this year. Well not really waved, more like mopped out!
When I arrived home, arrived safely I might add since it was ice ice baby all the way home, I was greeted at the door with a strange hissing sound followed by a heart sinking "SLOSH" as I stepped in.
Yes ladies, the dreaded "PIPE BROKE" sounds of disaster! One little tiny split in one little tiny pipe in one little tiny space that flooded one little tiny trailer...
my little tiny trailer.
So as of right now my "to do" list that did look like three days of creative heaven now looks like this:
1. Go to hardware store and stay the heck out of paint chip isle. Pray that someone who actual knows how to fix a pipe and doesn't mind sharing, is working. Purchase parts for pipe, new insulation and plastic garbage bags ONLY. Don't get anything that has the "oh I could store my ...." with it.
2. Laundromat for 3 loads of every towel I own, cat bed, throw rugs, and those 2 sweatshirts that were in the back seat of the car.
3. Grocery store for paper plates (in case this doesn't work)!!!
So ladies, tomorrow afternoon I will be sitting crosslegged on the floor of my trailer with my little trusty toolbox by my side. I will be talking, out loud, the entire time. I am sure that at some point I will be bleeding from at least one knuckle. But, I will not give up! I will have running water, from my faucet, before I go to bed Monday night or my name is not Soggy Sally!
I know that is not my name, but let's not get to carried away. I may have to bat my eyelashes and get some guy to fix some part of it.... I am not crazy! LOL
till next time, ENJOY (the sound of your toilet flushing)! the Oz
Oh Oz, I feel for you. I hope the repair goes smoothly & the "fix-it god" is looking out for you. Wishing you all the best & big Hugs xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
ReplyDeleteOz you crack me up!!!! But it is no joke for you... no Loo... oh noo... Hope you have it all fixed soon and your world is back to normal.
ReplyDeletehow can you make a disaster that you are experiencing sound so funny, Linda!! I love reading your postings. =) Really hope all the above situation occurred as you hoped and you will have running water and working toilet by your next post! sending you hugs!
ReplyDeleteDon't things like this always seem to happen at our busiest times? I remember one Christmas with a house full of relatives and the sewer backed up......thank goodness all those men were able to get things running smoothly. Let's hope that your repairs are taken care of easily, too! Thinking good thoughts.....keep us updated!
ReplyDeleteOh, Oz!!! That just stinks!!! I will be thinking good thoughts for you as you work on fixing the problem! I'm sending you triple hugs right now! Sitting on the floor with you in spirit, my friend!!!
ReplyDeleteoh my Oz! I hope your piping problems will be sorted out soon and i'm thinking of you! I love your upbeat attitude and please keep it UP :) Hugs to you!!
ReplyDeleteOh dear Oz, hope you get things sorted quickly. Best wishes. Sally
ReplyDeleteOh, CRACKERS! Linda! Sheesh! Well, at least that's not REALLY your trailer in the picture, RIGHT!?! How awful, my sweet! I wish I lived nearby so I could help. I sure hope your PAPERCRAFTING area is okay! {Let's check our priorities! hee hee} I love you, sweet gal ~ I'll think thought of dryness for you!
ReplyDeleteOh my dear, sorry to hear that you are flooded - hope you can sort things out and quick as a girl needs her crafting time... and dry underwear! Jo x
ReplyDeleteI am so, so sorry! I hope your repairs are easy and cheap! Maybe you should make a you- tube video as you fix the pipe in case this happens to any of us stampers! Just kidding! :) I will be thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, Oz! So sorry to hear about this. Sending big hugs and a big mop.
ReplyDeleteOh Nooooooooooo that is AWFUL OZZZZZZZZ so so so sorry to hear of all this. This pic is not your trailer thought you had me worried. I hope your sissy is helping you out!!!! Big hugs and hope all gets plugged up
ReplyDeleteWell that just...sucks! So sorry about your misfortune Linda and hope you can fix it soon!
ReplyDeleteOMG, Linda. I just saw this post as I am linking to my new blog. Hope all is well and looking up!
ReplyDeletewishing you safety, sorry about the pipes....your style of creating is awesome....great work here....Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteenjoy *~*
Just found your videos. Love them. Please make more. I enjoy your running commentary. Feels like I am sitting next to a friend learning something new. Hope your are warm and dry by now. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteYep.. That was bad... bad. bad. bad.
ReplyDeleteI read your other post about not having water.. just the outside cold water!
We were out of power for 2 weeks at our old ranch.. at least we had water. We could heat it up on the camp stove... warm hands and face that way...
So glad 2009 is way behind you!