Hello to all

[kycmary]

I am really overwhelmed with all this cold, snow & freezing temperatures. But we are surviving my sister Carol is here with me physically & I know all of my MS'ers friends are too.

Bill had a metal roof put on after the tornado a few years ago. well after all the snow slide down the roof it took the gutters too. Then we have been thru frozen drains in the kitchen sink which turned out to be frozen ground. So we washed our dishes in the bath tub for 3 weeks. I thought the drain was clogged & gave it a dose of drain cleaner! That ate the plumbers putty that was holding the drainage hose. Long story short I finally called the guy that helped my husband remodel our kitchen & the drain under the sink. I told him that I was moving in with him with my sister & our cat! He was at my house the next afternoon. The next day he was there with the stuff to fix the problem. I am hoping nothing else expensive happens.

[NorasMom]

Oh, boy. You've certainly had your hands full. I'll keep my fingers crossed that the weather warms up soon. I'm having issues with my cellar pipes but don't want to call a plumber.

[Xvettech]

wow! To both of you!

[goatgal]

I'm going to remember your idea the next time some workman is reluctant to take on another one of my small projects! "Come connect my TV to the system or I'm moving in with you!" I'm glad Amore gave you a nudge and glad as well that you emerged from under a snowbank to say hello. It has been a bitter winter. If we've had a day above freezing since Christmas, I must have missed it. I too had a frozen drain line that left a puddle on the basement floor, my sister in Missouri had your problem with her kitchen sink drain, so you have a lot of fellow sufferers. It's so good to hear your voice on the forum again.

[kycmary in reply to goatgal]

I knew that I was not the only person with frozen drains so I was glad that it was no worse than that. I thank God for His many blessings everyday. He lifts me up always.

[kycmary in reply to goatgal]

He had promised to stop by later that week I waited 3 weeks. A no show then I called him & left that message. lol He did ask why I was leaving nasty mean messages on his phone? I didn't know he had fully retired he will be 72 next month. I gave him a hug & said I was sorry. We are still friends.

[twooldcrows]

oh my so sorry for all of that ..hope all is too get much better...

[kycmary in reply to twooldcrows]

I heard it said that spring was just around the corner & I am holding that weather man to it! lolol

[twooldcrows in reply to kycmary]

i think it is getting closer for the snow IS melting for i can see some of the fence around the flower garden ...so nice to see just want all of the snow gone and can go for a walk and not fear of falling on the snow and ice...our little guy wants it gone for he can't walk around the garden yet for it is a messy with snow and ice ...he doesn't like it for it is cold and some of it wet but won't wear any boots...hahhahaha,...we are still waiting calmly ...hahahahhaha...all is good ...love and happiness..

[Amore55]

Good to hear a public post! It really has been a frigid winter. Just think about how wonderful spring will be when it arrives! Daffodils, tulips, and all of the other good things that come with it!

[whwiechm]

Reminds me of when we bought our first house in 1978. We were there Sat cleaning up and getting ready to move in near the end of January. Went home to our apartment for the night. During the night, it went down to about zero with a very strong west wind, which froze and broke the water pipe feeding the upstairs toilet, which was directly over the front door. We came over Sunday morning to find 6 iunches of ice covering the front door, all the drywall in the front hallway soggy, and about 10 iunches of water in the basement. Welcome to home ownership!

[Greentime in reply to whwiechm]

😱

[Greentime]

I wish you well! 🤗

[mrsmike9]

That's one way to get a service man moving! So sorry you are having so much trouble. Spring can't come soon enough!

[kycmary in reply to mrsmike9]

I miss talking to everyone. Sometimes I get on and then my computer starts acting up & then I get kicked off line. So I go do something else. I am always thinking of my friends here & praying for them. Mary

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

So nice to hear from you, kycmary , and that you still have your positive attitude. I would be beside myself! Sending you warm wishes that you will be enjoying an early Spring! 🌸

[kycmary in reply to carolek572]

I hope so, I want to get started planting thins in the garden!

[Tazmanian]

It has been a cold winter but today was 42 and tuesday will be 55

[kycmary in reply to Tazmanian]

Yes ma'am & we made a trip out. Had to go get some staples & we ate at Burger King. The car dinged at 39 degrees so we sang we're having a heat wave and lol. Great day getting out first time in over a week because of the snow on our drive.

[Tazmanian in reply to kycmary]

Enjoy the weather

[stepsforNeeC]

My goodness, that’s a lot;, I know you’re glad the issue has been resolved. Homes don’t play fair, always the unexpected. I’m not looking forward to 90 degree heat, but some happy medium in between. Blessings and Peace

[kycmary in reply to stepsforNeeC]

I don't like 90 degrees either.

[Raingrrl]

kycmary … maybe you already know this but I wanted to make sure. Any pipes in outside facing walls are prone to freezing. One way to help prevent it is to leave the faucet dripping a tiny bit and the cupboard doors surrounding the sink open. Source: I live in Wyoming and winter means many days of below zero temperatures.

[kycmary in reply to Raingrrl]

Yes I do but thanks any way that is a necessity here in northern Ky too. I am happy to say the water coming in was not frozen just out going & it was the ground froze.

[JTZES]

Besides the drip method another is when they are there for repairs have them install electrical tape on problem pipes. They are low voltage and can be plugged in at the beginning of winter and leave it on until spring.

Sorry to hear everybody's problems.

[kycmary in reply to JTZES]

I wonder if that would help the drain? I am serious!

[JTZES]

It keeps all pipes warm