Parrothead Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) Update in post 36 Well, we weren't out of fuel oil. It just appeared that way. There was still 60 gallons left that we could have used for heat and hot water these last 3 days. I feel better that my calculations were not so far off. That was until I was standing in the kitchen and could hear water running. I checked the basement as it seemed the logical choice. The basement was full of smoke and smelled like electrical. Of course being a trained firefighter, I grabbed the dog's leash, got him and the kiddo into the car so they could be safe and warm. I realized there isn't much one can do as a trained firefighter without a fire truck with some water in it and a great big hose. :lol: I grabbed computers and tried to round up cats. Then I realized I hadn't called dh. So I tried both of his phones with no luck. I called the station and yelled at some young agent that he better find my husband and send him home RIGHT NOW! I need to apologize for that. Turns out the reason I had no hot water was because the hot water heater shut off. Dh just thought since we were so low on the fuel oil that we were empty. Turns out no, the hot water heater is bad. Some how or another it caused a pipe to burst over the electrical box thingy. The electric stuff caught enough that there was a lot of smoke but no actual fire. So I'll have an electrician and a plumber here soon. No school today. Dd is going over to a friend's house for the remainder of the day. I have to find some way to clean up the mess left by the fire fighters (bless them) and the water. What a morning. Edited January 20, 2012 by Parrothead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I'm glad you are all safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 :grouphug: UGH, I'm sorry. Glad you are all okay, how scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Syne Boardie Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 :grouphug: Way too much excitement before noon, huh. Praise God you are all OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandowife Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 So glad everyone is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 :grouphug: So sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennsmile Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 :grouphug: Glad you are safe! Were they wearing Kilts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Wow! That's not the kind of excitement one wants in a day, now is it? Good grief. But I'm glad you found it before, like, your house burned down or something. My goodness. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 :grouphug: What a rotten thing to happen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: So glad you are safe!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Thankful you guys are all safe! Sorry about your basement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Wow! So glad you all are okay!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 :grouphug: Glad you are safe! Were they wearing Kilts? :DThat would have made everything perfect. Sadly it is cold and snowing here so no kilted fire fighters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 The kiddo is at her girlfriend's for the day. The dog has just left with my friend to day care until tomorrow. The plumber is on the way. The same friend who helped me clean and who has taken my dog is bringing back pizza. I'm going to sit here with my meditation music and find my center again. Thanks for caring. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 :grouphug: I'm so glad that you were home and caught it. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 What a crazy day! Glad everyone is safe. And it sounds like you deserve a nice dinner out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Wow! So glad you are all safe! I would be calling my insurance guy immediately. They should pay for the clean up at least if not any damages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Wow! So glad you are all safe! I would be calling my insurance guy immediately. They should pay for the clean up at least if not any damages. That would be the landlord's insurance guy. :D The only damage that is mine would be my new washer and dryer. They got soaked since the burst pipe was over them. I'm going to have to let them sit and dry out really well before starting them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 So glad it was 'only' smoke! (I know how damaging smoke can be). :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Oh my goodness! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleWonders Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Oh me, what a start to the day. I'm glad it was relatively minor in the bigger picture; I hope the clean up and fixing is far less stressful than the original problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: What a lousy way to start the day. Thank goodness no one was hurt, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Yikes...and since you can see Canada from your home, I guess it's pretty cold on top of all that?! Woodstove? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Ugh, that sounds awful! You seem to have a good attitude, though. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Scary!! Glad You're safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Yikes!!! You need a vacation after that...in Margaritaville, on a beach, under an umbrella with a good book. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I'm sorry! ....but everytime I see the title of this thread I read "PIPE dream" and snicker :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Yikes...and since you can see Canada from your home, I guess it's pretty cold on top of all that?! Woodstove? Pellet stove. I have to go get the pot for the ash and clean it out. That is next on my list. Friends just left. It is me and the cats for a while. I talked to dh about 11:30 and he said he talked to the repair guy who was supposed to be on the way. I've not seen him yet. I wonder if he is in town or coming from Bangor. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Two things cause a bad day. No coffee in the morning (grinder breaks, run out, pot breaks) and no hot water is the second. Clearly I would not survive in the wild. When we had the flooding this summer it destroyed our hot water heater. I feel so bad for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Clearly I would not survive in the wild. Me either. I need tea. Oh, and this is on top of my electric kettle going on the fritz yesterday afternoon. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 What a morning is right!!!:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 What a horrid day, hopefully it get's better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 The news has traveled: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 The news has traveled: Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 UPDATE: Well, dh has come home and we went down to the basement to see what was actually going on since the landlord's guy never showed. :glare: We turned the water back on. There is not actually a pipe that has burst. :001_smile: Behind the washing machine there are two pipes that come together and held together with a coupling. The coupling appears to be bad. Once pressure builds to a certain point the water starts spewing out. So dh is going to go tomorrow (hardware store is closed now) and get new couplings and fix the problem. Right now we can turn the water on briefly to flush and to get a bit of water to clean up after dinner. Dh leaves on Monday for a week. He comes back for the weekend and is gone for two weeks. Let's all hope this is the excitement part happening before he is gone. And all will be fine for those 3 weeks. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 :grouphug: I'm glad it was a relatively easy fix and nobody was hurt. Good for you for thinking on your feet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma23peas Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 UPDATE: Dh leaves on Monday for a week. He comes back for the weekend and is gone for two weeks. Let's all hope this is the excitement part happening before he is gone. And all will be fine for those 3 weeks. :D as harried and crazy a day, what a blessing that your dh is here now...here is to a peaceful week ahead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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