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Siwsan

(27,891 posts)
Mon May 18, 2026, 06:10 PM 3 hrs ago

First the sump pump, then the mower, and then a power outage!?!?!?!?!??!?!

Yup. That's been my day. Somehow, between all of these problems I did manage to get some work done. The generator started right up, buying me some breathing room until the power came back on. Which it just did.

It's going to be an early night for me, that's for sure.

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First the sump pump, then the mower, and then a power outage!?!?!?!?!??!?! (Original Post) Siwsan 3 hrs ago OP
I'm wishing you an universe of better luck for this week, Siwsan Niagara 2 hrs ago #1
It seems to always come in threes. surfered 2 hrs ago #2
The planets are shakin' it up. FalloutShelter 2 hrs ago #3
Today was not your day, Siwsan. Blessings that tomorrow will be better. debm55 2 hrs ago #4
It's the solar flares and meteor! mwmisses4289 2 hrs ago #5
Glad your power is back on! SheltieLover 2 hrs ago #6
that is why KT2000 2 hrs ago #7
Oh, no! One step at a time !!!! Karadeniz 2 hrs ago #8
Isn't it nice to be living in a first world country? Aussie105 12 min ago #9

Niagara

(12,121 posts)
1. I'm wishing you an universe of better luck for this week, Siwsan
Mon May 18, 2026, 06:16 PM
2 hrs ago

!!!!

🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀


😺😺😺😺😺😺😺😺

mwmisses4289

(4,711 posts)
5. It's the solar flares and meteor!
Mon May 18, 2026, 06:32 PM
2 hrs ago

But yeah, it's wonderful how all the household stuff seems to all decide to conk out at the same time.
Sounds like snuggle time with the kid cats is on the agenda tonight. Hope you get a good night's rest!

KT2000

(22,220 posts)
7. that is why
Mon May 18, 2026, 06:38 PM
2 hrs ago

the kitties have show up at your doorstep. No matter what, they are there for you. The one I have now is my first who insists I am here for him - no exceptions!

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