Finally, the water dept. is here

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Finally, the water dept. is here
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Tue, 05-20-2003 - 8:16am
Three weeks ago they said they would be here anyday soon. They took out the water meter because of our slow pressure, found some junk clogged up in it form the incoming pipes, and they called at 7 this a.m. and said today is the day. Miracles never cease. I guess we will get the water meter installed again today, but right now they are digging up the street and our grass. Now, we have two sides to the front lawn with the walk to the house in yhe middle. One side is bad with grubs in it and DH is trying to rectify that problem--again. But wouldn't you know, the side that has to be dug up is lush and green and looks just beautiful--or I should say "looked". Hope they don't rod a hole through our old pipes, that means lots more $$$ because then they will have to install copper. We've been here in this house since '66 and have never had it done and it's an old house so guess we can't really complain.

So at least, hopefully they will finsih this job today and --walla, walla, that will be one of our spring projects out of the way!

A good day to all!

Hugs. Bea

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Tue, 05-20-2003 - 11:43am
Oh Bea - what a mess. I sure hope they get your pipes all squared away this afternoon! I always hate it when there is digging to be done - such a mess - and your poor grass! We have a septic system - I just pray it doesn't need replacing anytime soon. Hang in there - this too shall pass! Do you have neighbors who will let you use their "facilities"? Or are they in the same boat? Rosemary
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Tue, 05-20-2003 - 4:28pm
bea we just put the copper pipes in our basement a couple of years ago.its expensive to do,but thank god dh and brother and a friend know how to do it,they even did my brothers basement last year and this summer are helping the neighbor across the street.i couldnt believe after we had it done the water pressure we have now.those old lead pipes must have been clogged with junk!!((hugs))mindy