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Coexist

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Thu Oct 10, 2024, 06:12 PM Oct 2024

WNC update just because I'm so happy! [View all]

Got a text last night to put my trash out, pickup would happen. Happily unbear-proofed the bins and set them out. Came inside to alerts on my phone (Ring doorbell) that someone was at my door. Haven't had one since during the hurricane when the power went out. Belatedly realized that meant MY INTERNET WAS BACK!

Just got back from walking the dog to the sound of drips, ran to the faucet that had been left on and water was coming out (slowly but WHO CARES!)

I feel whole for the first time in weeks. I'll let the pressure build and shower (finally) tomorrow morning.

Also - for the FEMA haters (not on DU) I applied for my $750, got the approval a few hours later, and I swear you to the money was in my account hours after that.

It's crazy because I had been super excited that I got a FedEx notification this morning that my camp shower I ordered soon after the storm was finally arriving today and I won't even need it. I am going to keep it, and keep it in my storm kit.

Wow.



I'm opening the good scotch today, because this is the best day ever.

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Mazel tov! Drum Oct 2024 #1
Thank you! I can't stop chair dancing Coexist Oct 2024 #3
Woohoo! Good news! Solly Mack Oct 2024 #2
Thank you! Cheers! Coexist Oct 2024 #4
Yay! Are you in Buncombe? obamanut2012 Oct 2024 #5
Yup! South Asheville Coexist Oct 2024 #6
Happy days are here again Sequoia Oct 2024 #13
So happy for you! SheltieLover Oct 2024 #7
I'm smiling at your appreciation for all the simple things Quiet Em Oct 2024 #8
Crazy, but I smiled as I washed my hands instead of slathering on hand sanitizer. Coexist Oct 2024 #10
Yahoo!!!! Nittersing Oct 2024 #9
it can! Coexist Oct 2024 #11
I am thrilled for you! PikaBlue Oct 2024 #12
So very happy for such good news, and may it only get better. niyad Oct 2024 #14
So happy for you.. it's a great feeling when the lights come on! mountain grammy Oct 2024 #15
My daughter and I did a happy dance for each and every baby step! Coexist Oct 2024 #16
Great news malaise Oct 2024 #17
Thanks, malaise Coexist Oct 2024 #18
I know the feeling malaise Oct 2024 #21
Awesome! Whereabouts in WNC are you? Martin Eden Oct 2024 #19
It's bad here, but getting better every day! I'm in South Asheville Coexist Oct 2024 #20
I've hiked & backpacked in the Shining Rock Wilderness Martin Eden Oct 2024 #24
I miss hiking - that was my Saturday morning treat Coexist Oct 2024 #26
Take your pruning shears and a hand saw... Bobstandard Oct 2024 #33
Really? I won't get arrested? Coexist Oct 2024 #34
When I send posts such as this to my (non-DU) friends GAJMac Oct 2024 #22
Awww thank you Coexist Oct 2024 #23
So happy for you canetoad Oct 2024 #25
thanks, canetoad. Can't wait to do laundry ACK! Coexist Oct 2024 #28
Yahooo! Sounds great MiHale Oct 2024 #27
Wunderbar! GoldenMezzoDiva Oct 2024 #29
Yay! It sure sounds like a good day to me. I am glad you are safe and on track to normalcy. LoisB Oct 2024 #30
As soon as I finish my San Francisco Mission Street tacos, I am walking home and pouring out a few drops of good Ardbeg NBachers Oct 2024 #31
Ooh fancy! I got a Festival Lagavulin I'll toast you with Coexist Oct 2024 #35
Cheap wine? Anytime. Cheap Scotch? Why?? NBachers Oct 2024 #37
Right?! Coexist Oct 2024 #38
Enjoy that wee dram or two! mnhtnbb Oct 2024 #32
thanks!! Coexist Oct 2024 #36
Such good news! Enjoy it all!! Scrivener7 Oct 2024 #39
Woohoo! n/t iluvtennis Oct 2024 #40
Coexist... littlemissmartypants Oct 2024 #41
thank you so much for all your support and care, littlemissspartypants! Coexist Oct 2024 #42
Raising a toast to your happy day 4TheArts Oct 2024 #43
Dalwhinnie - yum! Coexist Oct 2024 #46
That's just awesome news! Every day the people of WNC have been in my thoughts. Backseat Driver Oct 2024 #44
, happy, happy Figarosmom Oct 2024 #45
right?! I feel like I should've bought a lottery ticket or something Coexist Oct 2024 #47
Wonderful to hear some things are getting closer to normal, and internet, too. Good Luck to you & your area! electric_blue68 Oct 2024 #48
I'm so happy for you! I hope it just keeps getting better! liberalla Oct 2024 #49
Thanks for all the love, everyone! Coexist Oct 2024 #50
Yay! jfz9580m Oct 2024 #51
So great! Pinback Oct 2024 #52
Yaay! I am so happy for you! Erda Oct 2024 #53
This is GREAT news!!! ailsagirl Oct 2024 #54
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