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72. I really want running water.

Sun Feb 21, 2021, 07:27 PM

Feb 2021

I mean, I don't mind carrying water from the pool to the bathroom, but it may be weeks before we can get our plumber out to see us and I just don't want to wait that long if I can do anything to help it.

Besides someone here told me about slip on couplings for copper pipe as a temporary fix and I found some that will work and look easy to install and it was only $56 for a set of 4 and a pipe cutter. I watched a YT video and am probably feeling way to over confident, but, hey, I am just sitting here, why not try something. It's not like I can damage our ceiling any worse than it already is...lol.

You never know how handy you are until you try.

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This is really irritating. 02-21-21 UPDATE. [View all] Laelth Feb 2021 OP

Hugggggggggs. Alas, I have no helpful answers, just continued vibes for safety and strength niyad Feb 2021 #1

These posts have got to be getting old. Laelth Feb 2021 #3

The fact that you are here and able to make them is such a relief, not getting old. Please keep niyad Feb 2021 #5

Will do, but I hope not for much longer. n/t Laelth Feb 2021 #16

I totally agree with niyad. Keep posting. littlemissmartypants Feb 2021 #26

I suppose I feel bad for burdening the community with my troubles. Laelth Feb 2021 #51

No, they are not. sarge43 Feb 2021 #34

Thank you. Seriously. Laelth Feb 2021 #52

Glad you are doing better, even if it is just a little at a time..... FM123 Feb 2021 #2

+1❤️ LiberalLoner Feb 2021 #6

Thanks. The love is much appreciated. Laelth Feb 2021 #9

Ooops! FM123 Feb 2021 #24

Same to you. n/t Laelth Feb 2021 #53

I'm glad to hear that there has been some improvement in your situation. Arkansas Granny Feb 2021 #4

Thanks, Granny. Laelth Feb 2021 #10

As a matter of fact, my hunter friend recently had another pig processed. Arkansas Granny Feb 2021 #22

Sounds delicious! n/t Laelth Feb 2021 #37

So good that you are checking in Lailth Ohiogal Feb 2021 #7

Yes. That was a bummer. Laelth Feb 2021 #11

Sending positive vibes. Wish I could do more. CrispyQ Feb 2021 #8

Thanks. Laelth Feb 2021 #12

I don't think you could answer this, wnylib Feb 2021 #28

That would be awesome. Laelth Feb 2021 #42

Maybe we should e-mail or tweet her wnylib Feb 2021 #45

PS - I cannot e-mail AOC. wnylib Feb 2021 #50

I'll bet repairs will be expensive--especially now pandr32 Feb 2021 #13

You're welcome. Laelth Feb 2021 #17

I hear plumbers are coming, yes. ancianita Feb 2021 #14

Nifty. Thanks! n/t Laelth Feb 2021 #18

The least I could do. nt ancianita Feb 2021 #20

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Keep the faith Laelth. You are doing will to maintain good spirits. Your post today reminded me c-rational Feb 2021 #19

Thanks. Just mentioning Robin Williams made me smile. Laelth Feb 2021 #49

Thanks for keeping us posted jmbar2 Feb 2021 #21

Thanks. Seriously. n/t Laelth Feb 2021 #58

Thank goodness you have electric. Do you have fans you could aim at judesedit Feb 2021 #23

Thank you. The support means a lot. Laelth Feb 2021 #46

Thawing your sewer hose.... mtngirl47 Feb 2021 #25

Really important! Turn off your hot water heater mtngirl47 Feb 2021 #32

Good tip. Laelth Feb 2021 #47

I have been really tempted to use boiling water. Laelth Feb 2021 #43

I know it's been difficult, but glad things are somewhat better. Jay25 Feb 2021 #27

Thanks. n/t Laelth Feb 2021 #48

i appreciate all your updates barbtries Feb 2021 #29

Many thanks. :) Laelth Feb 2021 #54

When my septic line would freeze, I would pour dish soap down the drain and then slowly let LiberalArkie Feb 2021 #30

Interesting. I might try that. Laelth Feb 2021 #55

My idea was to make the water in a line hard to freeze. The trap is where it would freeze. LiberalArkie Feb 2021 #60

LOL. You're a rockin' scientist. Did you know that? Laelth Feb 2021 #62

I can't help it, I am an aspie. LiberalArkie Feb 2021 #63

Doesn't shock me one bit. Laelth Feb 2021 #64

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Thank you. Laelth Feb 2021 #56

Thinking of you all the time. mountain grammy Feb 2021 #33

You are very sweet. Laelth Feb 2021 #57

So glad you are keeping your spirit up. You will make it. cayugafalls Feb 2021 #35

You are too sweet. Thank you. n/t Laelth Feb 2021 #59

Many, many thanks. Laelth Feb 2021 #66

Like you, we remain hopeful. cayugafalls Feb 2021 #68

You are a better person than I. Laelth Feb 2021 #70

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Courage. Some say it's a virtue. Laelth Feb 2021 #73

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Everybody (and I mean EVERYBODY) needs a 5 gallon bucket. Laelth Feb 2021 #69

Glad you're keeping a diary about this. calimary Feb 2021 #38

You and I are both writers. Laelth Feb 2021 #61

Awwwww... calimary Feb 2021 #74

You are DEFINITELY a writer. Laelth Feb 2021 #75

Our heart and thoughts are with you.... paleotn Feb 2021 #39

Yep. And the price-gouging is severe. Laelth Feb 2021 #67

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We will. Thank you. n/t Laelth Feb 2021 #71

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Always. Thank you. n/t Laelth Feb 2021 #44

Although you are just one person, Mr.Bill Feb 2021 #76