Nora, smonster, I may have said this before, but I love that you are within arm's reach of each other when the rest of us cannot be.

If anyone is around and has prayers to offer, I need them.

The roof over the heater in my house has broken through and water is running in.

I called the landlord, with whom I have not had an actual conversation in 18 months...ever since he told me my toilet not working was no big deal.

It's the middle of the night. It's freezing. I don't know where to go, if I have to leave.

So far no power problems and the heater is still working, but the water is dropping right on top of it.

I just don't even.

Holy crap, bonny, that's disastrous in the middle of the night in the middle of the cold!

Do you have anybody you can go to?

You need to call an emergency plumber. Take it out of your rent.

Water combined with almost any kind of heater sounds potentially dangerous.

The landlord came and did the very minimum he could do, by shoveling the snow off the portion of the roof over the heater.

Water is still coming in and it is supposed to rain for 3 more hours.

It's not a plumbing issue.

Apparently, the severe winds we've had recently have destroyed the roof. The rubber panels have peeled up, exposing the 150 year old roof to 5 inches of snow.

So. He didn't shovel the whole roof and now the cracks from the earthquake in 2011 are leaking. Which means it is leaking in the living room now as well.

Still no problems with the heater or power.

I've packed a bag with clothes for me and food for Cagney.

There are two people I can call, but no guarantee they'll be up at 4am.

If I have to go to a hotel, I'll probably have to have Cagney boarded.

For now, I'm just putting pots under leaks and hoping for the best.

The landlord had the nerve to say this has never happened before. My kitchen ceiling leaked for 5 straight years...and he just patched over it, rather than fixing the roof. Now we have this.

In a weird way, I'd rather be here right now, in case the heater is compromised, or the power does go off. I'd rather be able to report that to the fire department and get their help if I have to.

My bff, in Tucson started lecturing me about getting some sleep because I'll need to be rested to deal with whatever happens tomorrow.

Um. No. I'm hyper alert to cracking sounds or more leaks. No sleep for me. Sheesh.

Ugh, what a nightmare, bonny. I know you've had issues with your place for quite some time and your landlord has been handwaving everything away, but that roof does not sound handwaveable. Just incredibly dangerous. Fingers crossed for a safe (and together!) landing spot for you and Cagney until the landlord tackles this, and please check in again when you have the spoons for it.

Morning JZ.

I've used my sleepless night productively. Actively searching for new leaks. And improving my capture containers effectively.

I've also turned my new itouch into a phone by buying a Skype number and installing both the Skype pay-as-you-go wifi app and an emergency app that allows me to text 911.

If I have to evacuate, at least I will be that much safer and connected.

All my laundry has been done so I have my favorite, warm clothes in the go bag.

Moved everything out from under potential new leak spots.

Thank everything holy and good, my heat did not go out, though I've limited my use of lights so as not to temp any faulty wiring.

Now that the sun is up, I might lay down until the landlord calls back saying he's on the way with tarps and a plan for the roofer contact.

I'm exhausted and frayed, but I don't imagine I will actually sleep.

May there be rest and rapid roof resolution, bonny.

How much does Cagney weigh? I ask because this hotel [link] is cheap and has no pet fee for animals under 45 pounds.

eta: I know it's ridiculous to look for hotels when I have no idea what would work for you. I was just taken with an urge to do something.

Oh Ginger, I could kiss you.

I may need to find a hotel but Cagney weighs 55lbs...on a good day. He is rock solid with his house training but can be loud when he wants to play.

The director of the pet care company might be able to help, but she is out of town because her house is too cold. Not sure why.

Two other friends are possible as well, but I just hate the idea of leaving my bed and putting folks out. If I absolutely have to board Cagney with one of the pet company providers I will. It will be hella expensive, but I'll pass those bills right along to the landlord.

Rather than laying down, I completed a video I have been planning to share with a very nice neighbor lady who is a childhood friend of one of my best friends. She knows people around here and has offered to make introductions with folks looking for a responsible, middle aged tenant who lives a quiet life.

Sent that one off with a kiss and a prayer.

Fortunately, Cagney has slept the night through, but now I feel rocky. Unlikely to get a nap now. Blergh.