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Hi from Minnesota... Thinking about your water issue. TigressDem Feb 2021 #1
Here's the thing. Laelth Feb 2021 #3
Ah... bummer. nt TigressDem Feb 2021 #7
Having a dry p-trap is dangerous... It is what keeps the toxic fumes from the sewer system LiberalArkie Feb 2021 #9
It may be different with an RV, but usually u-traps need to stay sealed by liquid. At an RV FailureToCommunicate Feb 2021 #25
Thanks. When water actually returns, it's going to be ugly. n/t Laelth Feb 2021 #26
I'm glad it's less bad Midnightwalk Feb 2021 #2
I thought about doing that. Laelth Feb 2021 #5
Are you near Tyler? my brother lives there. arlyellowdog Feb 2021 #4
About 50 miles west of Tyler, yes. n/t Laelth Feb 2021 #6
I keep meaning to tell you... kag Feb 2021 #8
Nifty. You're a native. Laelth Feb 2021 #10
I thought you were in "east Texas", you're practically in Dallas...... jaxexpat Feb 2021 #11
Temperature differentials are memorable. Eyeball_Kid Feb 2021 #13
That's Southeast Texas griffi94 Feb 2021 #14
Yeah, in the seventies I was doing cross country surveying for geo-seis in the "Big Thicket". jaxexpat Feb 2021 #32
If you were surveying in, or around Big Thicket griffi94 Feb 2021 #39
And the occasional armadillo, deer, raccoon, 'possum, scorpion, yellow jackets, alligators, beavers jaxexpat Feb 2021 #40
Honestly, I would have been better off in Atlanta, TX. Laelth Feb 2021 #16
Sending good thoughts for you, your home and Kimber432 Feb 2021 #12
LOL. Your hopes are very high, indeed. Laelth Feb 2021 #15
My brother lives in San Antonio ... aggiesal Feb 2021 #17
My internal lines are all dry, including sewage. Laelth Feb 2021 #21
At least you have means of communication. Hoping for the best question everything Feb 2021 #18
Yes. Laelth Feb 2021 #22
I am glad I live in Wi. Soxderrube Feb 2021 #19
Y'all have water mains buried 6' deep. Laelth Feb 2021 #24
Wishing you armies of competent plumbers Wicked Blue Feb 2021 #20
That's what it's going to take. Laelth Feb 2021 #23
Good morning. So glad to hear that you continue to have power, although it sucks about the no niyad Feb 2021 #27
Thanks so much. Laelth Feb 2021 #28
And there are dry shampoos out again, as well. Or baby powder rubbed into the hair and blotted, niyad Feb 2021 #29
I'm so glad that things are looking up, my friend! catbyte Feb 2021 #30
Thanks. We truly appreciate it. n/t Laelth Feb 2021 #31
What an absolutely traumatizing week you've all had. Glad things are gradually improving for you. Fla Dem Feb 2021 #33
It has been rough, yes. Laelth Feb 2021 #34
Glad to hear things are better. Mr.Bill Feb 2021 #35
My pleasure, internet permitting. n/t Laelth Feb 2021 #36
Some of the vood vibes being tossed your way are coming from southern Illinois. "Endeavor Atticus Feb 2021 #37
In case you don't know, clean feet make an amazing difference. Pobeka Feb 2021 #38
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