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| owwlady |
Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 08:45:44 AM
I've been away for about a week...here's why...Jim was back in the hospital to repair the spinal leak from the last surgery. Everything went well and he's back home. I came home to a flooded basement, over 2 inches of water all around, had that taken care of (somewhat), my furnace went out for two days because of the moisture but the plumber was able to get it going, ($349) went out to go to the library and the car was dead, had to call someone in town to come out and give it a jump ($30), went to change cars at Jim's house and got stuck in the mud up to my bumper. I had to take his car to drive into town to find a tow truck to pull me out ($80). Drove back to my house and the car was shaking so bad and sounded like something was dragging so I stopped in at a car service garage. They washed down the wheels with a hose, (free) said that the mud gets in there and causes that. I went home and heard there was supposed to be 3-5 inches of snow coming. I needed to pick Jim up the next day so I left that afternoon instead because it's a 3 hour drive. Went back home the next day, more water in the basement. Took Jim to his house the next day, got stuck in the mud again; he was able to pull me out with his tractor. Got home and found one of my window well covers had blown off and was in pieces. My Mom did something to my email while I was by her and I can't get messages (I changed my email acct. It's ok now), and the new boots I was wearing rubbed on my ankle bone and now it's sore. I'm scared to death to go anywhere today because I don't know what's going to happen next, but I'm leaving to buy a wet/dry vac to clean up the basement. Oh yeah, all the Christmas stuff I bought for next year, cards, bows, ribbon, paper, tissue, gift bags etc is ruined. Didn't lose much more than that thank goodness. Anyway, that's why I haven't been online too much lately. Boy, hope this next week is better!! |
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| owwlady |
Posted - Apr 11 2007 : 08:47:20 AM
Update...well the $400 repair turned into a $5000 drainage system replacement! The system I had just wasn't doing the trick especially because one side of the basement is higher and the water couldn't run uphill. Luckily I still have money in the bank from the sale of my house to pay for this (I'm not working up here yet) so I'll be ok and this is guaranteed never to leak. I sure do hope this is the end of it. I really like my little house and my 2 1/2 acres so I want to fix things as they come up. Isn't being a homeowner wonderful!!!!!! |
| Mumof3 |
Posted - Apr 10 2007 : 06:25:16 AM
Here's to a new day, a repaired drainage system, Spring ( the real one- not this spring-in-disguise) just around the corner and Jim back to his old self. :)
Karin
Wherever you go, there you are. |
| happymama58 |
Posted - Apr 10 2007 : 05:54:25 AM
Jan, I just now saw this post and am so sorry to hear about the string of troubles. Like the others, I'm glad Jim is doing well, and I know you're thankful for that. I hope everything goes smoother for awhile!
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
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| owwlady |
Posted - Apr 09 2007 : 12:10:23 PM
Thanks for all the good thoughts coming my way. I have a basement guy coming out tomorrow morning who is going to seal up the leaks I found in the drainage system in the basement and hopefully that should do it. This is a system I've never seen before. It looks like a baseboard all around the bottom of the basement walls and the water drains behind the baseboard and runs into the sump pump. I guess it's a good system, mine just has some leaks at some of the joints, so maybe it's not as bad as I thought. What really makes me want to scream though is the fact that the seller (I've only been here 4 months now) didn't disclose any water problems. He said on his condition report that he knew of no basement water problems at all. I feel I was lied to. I was a realtor and I know he can be held accountable for this, but I also know he's broke. I'm hoping the $400 for the repair will end this and I'll just let it go, but it's irritating to know you were lied to!! |
| lamamama |
Posted - Apr 09 2007 : 09:25:43 AM
Yikes!
Sounds like one of those "I Love Lucy" calamities. I'm sending you some sunshine to hopefully turn things around, now. Sounds like you've had enough for quite a while.
Hang in there, Jan. And when things get super-stressful, please remember to slow down, & take care of yourself.
All best,
Melanie |
| Buttercup |
Posted - Apr 08 2007 : 11:24:43 PM
Oh Jan! I am so sorry! I am sending bright happy thoughts your way and am hoping things turn around quickly for you! It seems when it rains it pours in life, but sooner or later the sun will shine! I hope it is for you today! (((HUGS)))
As Always,
Farmgirl Hugz!
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
| westernhorse51 |
Posted - Apr 07 2007 : 3:13:26 PM
hope this a new chapter of nothing but GREAT luck, Happy times and loads of blessing. Jim being home is a great start.
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
| windypines |
Posted - Apr 07 2007 : 04:12:52 AM
Well Jan, at least our weather has turned cold now. Everything should be frozen, and you don't have to worry about water in the basement! I hope your luck changes real fast for you! Michele |
| owwlady |
Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 7:17:02 PM
Thanks everyone...here's my song titles..."My Sump Pumps For You" and "I'm Just An Ol' Stick In The Mud". |
| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 10:45:26 AM
JAN,
That was not a good few days!! I really hope things are on the up side from here on out, enough already with the problems. Glad to hear the good news about Jim, and hope for more good news to come.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
| Huckelberrywine |
Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 10:25:02 AM
...priceless...lol
Oh, Jan. I'm so sorry to hear your troubles. Laughter is the best cure for the blues. You should put it to lyrics, sell the song, and recoup some of your expenses. Glad to hear everyone is okay now. "Well, since my baby left me, my basement began to leak...I'm here at the end of muddy street with broken e-mail...I get so lonely..."
We make a difference. |
| EmmJay |
Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 10:15:43 AM
Jim being back home, getting well.........priceless
Sorry, I could not resist. After that streak of bad luck, I hope things are changing for the better.
MJ
"Thank GOD I'm a country girl"
http://s119.photobucket.com/albums/o134/EmmJay07/ |
| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 09:32:44 AM
hope that the sunshine comes along soon..in more ways than one. (to dry up that mud, that basement, and to just make for sunnier days ahead for you) hugs to you..it will get better, just some days it does feel like when it rains it pours..but it does get better..the sun's around the corner. :0)
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
| cinnamongirl |
Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 09:08:18 AM
Wow you sure have had some bad luck do not feel bad we all have days like that too!! Hopefully you didn't break a mirror cause it could last longer!! LOl |
| willowtreecreek |
Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 08:58:35 AM
Knowing all that is in the past and the sunshine is just around the corner...priceless!
Sorry it's been so rough!
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