Hey, my advice was purely based on what I've been told! I don't know anything!
Hey, evil dead, you're in my seat.
Xander ,'First Date'
Natter Five-O: Book 'Em, Danno.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
sarameg - Feb 14, 2007 3:08:34 am PST #739 of 10001
Topic!Cindy - Feb 14, 2007 3:15:21 am PST #740 of 10001
What is even happening?
You should still let the water run, lisah. The pipes can freeze (and then burst) if they get too cold. Just a trickle is all you need. I'm so sorry you have to deal with this nonsense.
Make sure the oil guy comes in. Since you ran out of oil, I think they need to prime the pump in your furnace/boiler.
If you boil some water on your stove, it might help keep the place more comfy for longer. Also, it is a good time to bake, or to run the self-clean function on your oven.
We were on E Friday night -- when I was at my sickest. We didn't run all the way out, though. Scott had to raise a ruckus to get them out with an emergency 10 gals. To see us through the night til we could get a proper delivery. We're on a regular contract/schedule. It shouldn't have happened in the 1st place.
lisah - Feb 14, 2007 3:21:43 am PST #741 of 10001
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Make sure the oil guy comes in. Since you ran out of oil, I think they need to prime the pump in your furnace/boiler.
I did mention that when I called!
We're on a regular contract/schedule. It shouldn't have happened in the 1st place.
Exactly! Although this isn't the first time this has happened. I really should check the gauge every so often.
The pipes can freeze (and then burst) if they get too cold. Just a trickle is all you need.
okay...stupid question...all the faucets? am so clueless...
also, my ears are cold.
brenda m - Feb 14, 2007 3:29:02 am PST #742 of 10001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Also, in a small room, candles can take a bit of the chill off.
Topic!Cindy - Feb 14, 2007 3:32:57 am PST #743 of 10001
What is even happening?
I would run all your sink faucets. I don't know if I'd bother with the tub.
Also, is your sinks have cabinets underneath, I would open those cabinet doors.
No full copper re-pipe!
Theodosia - Feb 14, 2007 3:40:17 am PST #744 of 10001
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Watch carefully where you place the candles, though -- A friend's friend burned down her apartment building that way. So put them where there's no overhanging anything and where they're unlikely to get knocked over by accidental jostling of furniture or pet-caused sabotage, don't leave them burning unattended, et cetera.
lisah - Feb 14, 2007 3:48:49 am PST #745 of 10001
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friends who live down the street just offered their space heater. I can't go pick it up though because i'm afraid the oil people will come when I'm gone. (it's really not that bad here yet and i have a ginormous cat snuggled up against me.)
sumi - Feb 14, 2007 4:18:16 am PST #746 of 10001
Art Crawl!!!
Deena & DH: Congratulations!
Did anyone link to this BBC piece with video of a light-emitting giant squid? Well, I have now.
And we're back to single digit temps. Woo. hoo.
sarameg - Feb 14, 2007 4:33:36 am PST #747 of 10001
JHU is closing. JHU NEVER closes. Since I'm on their campus, I ain't going.
lisah - Feb 14, 2007 4:36:06 am PST #748 of 10001
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JHU is closing. JHU NEVER closes.
I know! crazy. My dr. friend only teaches on Wed. and she's all "SNOW DAY" I don't think it's ever happened before.
My cats were sitting on my feet keeping them warm but they riled each other up and ran off. Damned fur coaters. at least I have my laptop to keep me warm.
My nose is cold though.