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thetofupirate) wrote2008-01-09 12:56 pm
thetofupirate) wrote2008-01-09 12:56 pm
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About 2 and a half hours ago, I realized my plans for the day were shot. Completely. I had been planning to go to the job place downtown to see if they have different postings than the stuff online, and to see if they have any other services I might use. Then I was going to apply to tons and tons of jobs, and maybe try to catch a showing of Lars and the Real Girl sometime this evening, since I'm pretty sure it's still on at the Bookshelf.
However, when I went downstairs with the intention of working out, I realized that our basement had flooded. Thankfully, it's only the "new" section, as the original basement is fine. And it's only most of the new section, not all of it. Stupid thaw, and stupid massive rainstorm!
Our lovely neighbours have a wet vac they're letting me borrow, so there is no more of me, kneeling with a towel and bucket, trying to attack an inch of water in a 14' X 14' space (that's a guess).
I have figured out that the water most likely comes in from the door to the backyard, as that's really flooded. First thing in the spring, we're totally shoring up the sides of the house with dirt angled away from the house! And my plan for a hollyhock and peony garden at one side of the entranceway may not be a good idea, if that's where the water gets in. Although, I never water them, so maybe it would be okay afterall.
Anyway, I should probably get back at sucking up water. At least my hands won't be prune-y now. There goes my "vacation".
And Scott is totally taking over when he gets home.
However, when I went downstairs with the intention of working out, I realized that our basement had flooded. Thankfully, it's only the "new" section, as the original basement is fine. And it's only most of the new section, not all of it. Stupid thaw, and stupid massive rainstorm!
Our lovely neighbours have a wet vac they're letting me borrow, so there is no more of me, kneeling with a towel and bucket, trying to attack an inch of water in a 14' X 14' space (that's a guess).
I have figured out that the water most likely comes in from the door to the backyard, as that's really flooded. First thing in the spring, we're totally shoring up the sides of the house with dirt angled away from the house! And my plan for a hollyhock and peony garden at one side of the entranceway may not be a good idea, if that's where the water gets in. Although, I never water them, so maybe it would be okay afterall.
Anyway, I should probably get back at sucking up water. At least my hands won't be prune-y now. There goes my "vacation".
And Scott is totally taking over when he gets home.
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I've got most of it cleaned up now. I'm just running a fan and some dehumidifiers at the moment, and hoping that will help a bit.
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Oh about meeting up, I would love to!
What is your schedule like?
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I'm off work this week, so anytime this week is good. Otherwise, I'm off Fridays, or can do late evening stuff other days (my bus usually gets me home by 7pm at the latest). Weekends are generally good, too. What's good for you?
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The smell didn't get too bad, thankfully. I had the windows open, a fan, and two dehumidifiers going all day, so it's not bad at all.