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Monday, December 2, 2024

Broken Water Pipe

 On September 26, I had a big scare...
First the Hurricane Warning at 17:32
That was the time I went downstairs to feed the 3 kitties...
Then at 18:53 there was so much water in the staircase area...
Yep, sure needed help in getting the water out.
My Catholic teens came to the rescue and helped with the squeegee to get the water into the garage and out...
By 19:20 someone came and turned off the main valve, as he discovered a broken pipe.
That was the culprit, right under the front porch, where the water pipe entered from outside, it needed repair.
Home Depot was already closed in anticipation of Hurricane Helene so an old piece got used...
A large dehumidifier was left and 4 fans...
Two fans in staircase area...
This one in the laundry room...
Another one in the laundry room...
BUT—by 1:30 AM, I had no power due to Hurricane Helene!
Only 4.5 days later we could finally use the wet vac.

Not a happy time...
But compared to others I cannot complain!
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20 comments:

  1. Brian's Home BlogDecember 2, 2024 at 7:56 PM

    That was sure a nice bunch of heroes to the rescue though!!!

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 2, 2024 at 10:31 PM

      Dearest Terry,
      Yes, indeed! Would be lost without them.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  2. pilch92December 2, 2024 at 7:57 PM

    What an ordeal. It is strange how water is good for us, but is so destructive. Glad the Catholic teens helped you. XO

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 2, 2024 at 9:23 PM

      Dearest Ellen,
      That sure was an ordeal and followed right away by 4.5 days of power outage...
      Those teens are helpful all the time and my kitties love them!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  3. KeaDecember 3, 2024 at 7:52 AM

    Oh gosh, that's not the kind of "adventure" anyone wants! Thank goodness you were able to get help in dealing with the mess!

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  4. Lynn and PreciousDecember 3, 2024 at 8:31 AM

    What a time to have your own disaster, with a hurricane on the way to add to the misery. Hope nothing serious happened with wall board from the water and moisture.

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  5. da tabbies o trout towneDecember 3, 2024 at 9:03 AM

    mariette. glad you were able to get some help, especially with all going on with the hurricane
    been there with flooding and it’s not fun or an easy mess to clean up. mackerull’s sending hi paws to the crew ‼️😺🌲hugs from TT💚

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  6. My Mind's EyeDecember 3, 2024 at 9:52 AM

    Oh no Mariette I am so sorry to read about the water. Very thankful you had Angels among you to come to your rescue. Sending thankful purrs that all is dry and you and the kitties are safe.
    Hugs cecilia

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  7. Eastside CatsDecember 3, 2024 at 10:44 AM

    Still, a nervous time for you!

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  8. Martha Jane OrlandoDecember 3, 2024 at 11:39 AM

    What a scare for you, Mariette! Thank goodness there were young folks there who could help you in your time of need. Blessings!

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  9. ParnassusDecember 3, 2024 at 2:04 PM

    Hello Mariette, I am so behind in my computer reading that I have not had time until now to respond. You should not have to be dealing with such large-scale problems, but no one can avoid natural disasters, and with a little help from others, you handled the situation admirably. Please get lots of rest now to recover your strength.
    --Jim

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  10. Memories of Eric and FlynnDecember 3, 2024 at 3:02 PM

    I am glad you had help in your time of need!

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  11. Jo-Anne's RamblingsDecember 3, 2024 at 5:03 PM

    Damn that would be somewhat of a scare, good thing there were people who could help you

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  12. Miradas desde mi lenteDecember 4, 2024 at 7:38 AM

    Un día muy accidentado. Espero que ya estés repuesta, después de estas penosas incidencias.
    Un abrazo.

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  13. Spare Parts and PicsDecember 6, 2024 at 5:08 PM

    Wow, a very scary time with all that flooding. And then to be without power on top of that! Glad you made it through safely!

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  14. roughterrain craneDecember 7, 2024 at 8:06 AM

    You have good young friends. I think the daily communication between you and them brought you that help.

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  15. ManuelDecember 7, 2024 at 1:14 PM

    Me alegro mucho de que todo se haya quedado en un susto, y de lo que nos cuentas me gustaría destacar la solidaridad de esos adolescentes católicos que de inmediato fueron en tu ayuda, ahí está lo mejor del ser humano, en ese valor filantrópico que todos deberíamos llevar aprendido, y que por desgracia muchos carecen.
    Un abrazo, Mariette.

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  16. Veronica LeeDecember 8, 2024 at 1:51 AM

    Wow, what a tough situation! Glad your teens were able to help out, and it's good that you had fans and a dehumidifier to try to manage the water. I can’t imagine how frustrating it must have been to wait so long with the power out. At least you're safe, and it’s a good reminder of how much worse things can be for others. Stay safe!

    Hugs and blessings, dearest Mariette

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  17. meowmeowmansDecember 8, 2024 at 4:50 PM

    That's definitely not a nice surprise to wake up to, Mariette. We are glad you had some wonderful people to help you out in that time of need!

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  18. Sara von BuelsdorfDecember 9, 2024 at 3:06 PM

    Liebe Mariette,
    zum Glück hattest Du Menschen, die Dir helfen konnten. Es ist nicht schön, wenn man alleine mit diesen Dingen ist. Wir hatten auch schon einen Wasserschaden, der auch Mobiliar beschädigt hatte. Zum Glück ist das lange her.
    Alles Liebe für Dich!
    Sara

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Mariette...