Pixies Civil Defense

[PantyFanatic]

Mother Day Tornado (http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/05/11/severe.weather/)

While I do not have any Pixies that have asked to be listed on our Pixie Maps, we know we have quite a few regular members in the state and area. Already this year has been particularly active with twisters all over the USA and not limited to traditional Tornado Alley.

I will be watching closely for the Pixies I know in these areas to be checking in with us and hoping they have all been spared. :wish:

[maddy]

I have to say I found it entirely ironic that just yesterday (Saturday) msnbc.com had up a feature story about this town and how the lead levels from mining days were dangerous and people had been (and are still being?) offered buyouts to move from the area. I believe they were having a town birthday celebration this weekend - but oddly that's not mentioned in any of the tornado coverage.

[Oldfart]

It looks like the beginning of a bad season.

[gekkogecko]

China:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080514/ap_on_re_as/china_earthquake;_ylt=AgHGuVgDVftq0olfXgPuN2Ss0NUE

[gekkogecko]

Myanmar/Burma:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080514/ap_on_re_as/myanmar;_ylt=Ajsc_zaSgSQVr4H6ZlVOuvms0NUE

[Oldfart]

As I said, . . . . . .

[scotzoidman]

Myanmar/Burma:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080514/ap_on_re_as/myanmar;_ylt=Ajsc_zaSgSQVr4H6ZlVOuvms0NUE
A clear-cut example of how a natural disaster can be compounded by a human disaster.

"Paranoia: it's not just for psychopaths anymore!"

[Oldfart]

It's only paranoia if they're not out to get you. Recent talk of UN intervention in

this mess has only proven to the junta that the West wants to interfere.

[scotzoidman]

True, even paranoids have real enemies, but these guys are building a new artform that would even boggle Adolf's mind.

[PantyFanatic]

That ^^^ seems to be going around in high places, doesn't it? :cool:

[dicksbro]

http://bestsmileys.com/paranoid/2.gif

[IowaMan]

After a pretty rough night weather-wise all is fine here at the IowaMan household. We were very lucky here in my little town, there apparently was a tornado hovering above but I don't believe it touched down.

The sirens started going off here at 11:20pm and on tv they were saying that a tornado had been spotted about 30 miles to the west of here and according to their computers should be in my town at 11:47pm. Judging by the sounds I was hearing while in the basement, I believe they were right on target with that assessment.

Anyway, the only damage here seems to be the flattening of a newly planted flower bed from the wind, rain and hail. Oh, and three very freaked out adult cats that won't leave my side this morning.

[IowaMan]

Any Pixies in the path of Hurricane Ike?

I spoke with Shadozfire last night and she has relocated for the storm. Hopefully everybody makes it through ok. :wish:

[Aqua]

Glad to hear that. ^^^

[Oldfart]

WW's in for a rough time in Houston.

[Oldfart]

The eye has now passed Houston.

[dicksbro]

Here's hoping everyone in the path of this storm will stay safe. :wish:

[Oldfart]

Amen.

[Oldfart]

And?

Anything heard yet?

[Scarecrow]

2 million people in the Houston area have no power.

[gekkogecko]

I'm still waiting to hear from my relatives who were forced to move to Houston from New Orleans.

[IowaMan]

Shadozfire called me last night and she's ok. Took her a couple of hours to be able to get through though. She's not sure what she's going to find when she gets back to her house though.

My sister and family came through ok other than having one of the trees in their yard blown over onto the house. No injuries though, thank goodness.

Both are without power and I'm thinking probably will be for some time. :(

[Oldfart]

Lucky it was only a Cat2. A Cat4 would have been a hundred times worse.

[scotzoidman]

It may have been a Cat2, but it was no pussy.

[Oldfart]

Enough to flatten neighbourhoods.

[Oldfart]

From hurricanes to tornados.

I pray all our Pixies in the zone are safe.

[dicksbro]

Amen to that, OF ... amen to that!

[ShadowDancer]

had few touch down around town, but all is well in our household. we never lost power, just tv signal briefly. the kiddos & I hunkered down on the couch while hubs went to work. a couple parts of town were heavily affected...one of the local marinas was heavily damaged. still have a few homes without power, but they are working to get it restored.

[Rhiannon]

thank goodness you are safe shadowdancer

[dicksbro]

I'll second that. Glad you're okay, ShadowDancer! Be sure to tell your weatherman to route the storms north or south of you next time. :boink:

[gekkogecko]

I'll second that. Glad you're okay, ShadowDancer! Be sure to tell your weatherman to route the storms north or south of you next time. :boink:


North up into yoru area, DB? Be wary of what you wish for.

[PantyFanatic]

There not being a 'good' place for anything like that, I guess 'some place else' is where we all want it to be. ..................... kinda like a political rally.

[Oldfart]

Fair comparison.

Sometimes people are sucked in at Tornado events too.

[gekkogecko]

OF, are you saying that all tornadoes suck ?

[Oldfart]

Yes, but only some swallow.

[ShadowDancer]

Seriously...MORE tornado warnings. *sigh* Apparently, I now live in Tornado Alley. This is nuts! Someone pissed in Mother Nature's wheaties big time! Hope everyone in the area is safe.

[Oldfart]

So do we all.

[PantyFanatic]

Regardless of your view of "global warming", (don't you hate it when the dirty bastards turn science into political fodder :hair: ) the seasonal anomalies have been widespread and radical. May all our Pixies stay safe an sound, even if we don't know what it may be from any longer. :sad:

[dicksbro]

Things do seem screwed up a bit with 80F temps in Illinois in March ... :yikes:

Like PF said, hope all Pixies stay safe and sound.

[Oldfart]

Dallas tornados?

Holy flying truck-trailers Batman!

[gigi]

Glad this thread exists....checking up on the Midwest Pixies. Concerned after some serious tornado action in the last couple days.

[Oldfart]

We may have concerns if Isaac intensifies into a Hurricane. Lil, I've re-arranged the second bedroom for you and Taxxxman.

[dicksbro]

Let's just hope Isaac behaves itself and doesn't cause anyone any serious damage or harm. :wish:

[Lilith]

I have to drive in it tomorrow so I really need him to behave him self. BTW Isaac is the name of the first child with Autism that I ever taught/loved. So while I feel a certain affection for this storm, I need it to let me get to my friend who really needs me.

[Lilith]

Oh and OF, one day I may take you up on the guest bunk but hopefully for a grand vacation!

[Oldfart]

Anytime, Lil.

The similarities and differences will astound you.

Skinnydipping at Litchfield.

[scotzoidman]

Just for the record, Isaac was a bastard with staying power; a week later, his remains still pissed all over our PCB vacation.

[ShadowDancer]

Roll call for those that can check in...how're our Pixie's family in the North Eastern States??

[Lord Snow]

From what I understand my north eastern sides of the family are safe and sound, though some without power.

[ShadowDancer]

we have a friend in NJ we can't find so far...it's my niece's god mother and my sister in law has been unable to contact her or find anyone so far that has heard from her.

[Oldfart]

I hope all our north-easters are OK.

Lucky the storm was only a 1-2.

[dicksbro]

I also hope all that were in the path of Sandy are okay and neither they nor their loved ones were hurt. Also glad that Pixies-Place is back up and on the air.

[gekkogecko]

We only lost power here for a couple of hours; but the road I usually use to get in & out of my neighborhood was closed due to flooding for a while. Back up & running now.

[animal99]

we have a friend in NJ we can't find so far...it's my niece's god mother and my sister in law has been unable to contact her or find anyone so far that has heard from her.
-ShadowDancer- Have you considered calling the local police in her area? Or any of their neighbors?? I used to live in NJ... and most people would let their neighbors know when they were leaving town, so someone could watch the house. You can also call the Local chapter of the Red Cross - they may have a list of people they're housing during emergencies. AS a Last resort, you can call their local Police and put in a MISSING PERSONS Report. Collect as much person info on the missing person you can find from your friends and family, including names and phone numbers (if any) of any of their relatives.... so you can give them some means of locating the missing person.

[Oldfart]

ShadowDancer,

Any joy with the missing?

[ShadowDancer]

ShadowDancer,

Any joy with the missing?


Nope, still nothing. My sister in law has tried and can't find anything out. So far, my niece's god mother is still MIA.

[sodaklostsoul]

Sorry to hear that SD, hope you have contact soon.

[Lilith]

Nope, still nothing. My sister in law has tried and can't find anything out. So far, my niece's god mother is still MIA.

You can try the Red Cross

[Oldfart]

. . or FEMA. Aren't they supposed to keep track of notified displacements?

[Oldfart]

PantyFanatic? How are our Oklahoma Pixies?

[dicksbro]

Good question. I know we have at least one pixie that lives in Oklahoma although I'm not sure how close to where the tornado hit. :wish:

[Lord Snow]

I heard on the radio that if you text REDCROSS to 90999 and they'll bill your cell phone. You can also visit the website. Salvation Army is doing something similar. Text STORM to 80888 to donate for them. I know the Salvation Army is 10.00, and I think the Redcross is the same.

[PantyFanatic]

http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Others/good-news-175.gif

In light of all the recent Oklahoma news we've been waiting to hear from a few of our known Pixies. I was able to contact one of our oldest and hottest members and am happy to report the last few weeks of devastation has not hurt or taken anything from CowGirlTease. http://serve.mysmiley.net/happy/happy0065.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net)

On the contrary, she feels the news has over hyped what is disaster events but are seasonal conditions they know and live with. Some damage has hit around her but no injuries as she says "we know what to do when the clouds form up". Her feeling is the excess of this years storms has brought much needed water after six years of drought for that part of the country.

Now I'm just waiting to hear from our Jay-T who is LONG OVER DUE IN LETTING US KNOW EVERYTHING IS OK!!! :mad:

[jay-t]

We. Are ok all the family. And. Propety is ok.lighting took out. Tje puter the. Week. Befote. The stoms. Haviving to use cell phone now.xcuse the spelling a small key pad and fat ingets dont mix

[jay-t]

The torando hit m5miles. West of us , I had to pull over on the interstate. And watched it cross 3/4 of a mile ahead of me . Aftrer it crossed it more than doubnled in size,then it. Hit Moore where most of the damage was. Was something to see a perfect funnel form then dpuble in size.

[dicksbro]

Just glad you're safe jay-t ... take care!

[Oldfart]

Moore may have to change it's name.

[Oldfart]

How are our Colorado members?

Any news?

[dicksbro]

Haven't heard any. In fact, we haven't been seeing much of PF for a while. Hopefully he's okay.

[Oldfart]

That's Cleveland, not Colorado.

[dicksbro]

Do you think the lake is overflowing in Cleveland? :yikes:

[Oldfart]

Maybe. Is Cleveland the new surfing capital of the contiguous 48?

[gekkogecko]

Shit! Any Pixies impacted by:
http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/22/world/americas/canada-ottawa-shooting/index.html?hpt=hp_t1 ?

[BIBI]

Anyone from Canada is affected by this because it can happen anywhere here and there and everywhere....

The young army officer murdered is Corporal Nathan Cirillo and is from my home base Hamilton.

And how surprised are we the shooter who they have captured is a recently converted muslim.....we are not.

[BIBI]

Anyone from Canada is affected by this because it can happen anywhere here and there and everywhere....

The young army officer murdered is Corporal Nathan Cirillo and is from my home base Hamilton.

And how surprised are we the shooter who they have captured is a recently converted muslim.....we are not.


I meant killed

[dicksbro]

Terrible the number of people killed in the name of religion ...

... especially troubling is when the killer somehow thinks it's a way to get to heaven.

[BIBI]

So true DB.....they think they get 72 virgins upon arriving in heaven, when I have heard that they get only one, who happens to be 72 years old.

[Cyberdude26]

So true DB.....they think they get 72 virgins upon arriving in heaven, when I have heard that they get only one, who happens to be 72 years old.

From what I heard, that was a spelling mistake. Not "Virgins" but "Virginians" ..... :-)

[BIBI]

From what I heard, that was a spelling mistake. Not "Virgins" but "Virginians" ..... :-)


:tongue:

[Oldfart]

Have we heard from our storm-bound Pixies yet?

[Oldfart]

Terrible the number of people killed in the name of religion ... ... especially troubling is when the killer somehow thinks it's a way to get to heaven.

Damn those Crusaders.

[Oldfart]

Our news is telling me that the storm has treated New York lightly.

Has it impacted our Canadian pixies?

[BIBI]

Well where I live we had hardly any but tomorrow may bring lots but the east coast is getting a storm but not any worse I don't think that the usual down there....

[Oldfart]

How is neige coping with the neige?

[jseal]

So true DB.....they think they get 72 virgins upon arriving in heaven, when I have heard that they get only one, who happens to be 72 years old.From what I heard, that was a spelling mistake. Not "Virgins" but "Virginians" ..... :-)
I've heard there are similar religious spelling mistakes. Rumor has it that celebrate was miscopied as celibate.

[Oldfart]

It's the best argument for losing one's virginity.

[gekkogecko]

Would that be the naked snow angel virginity?

[Oldfart]

Possibly, but if you stay out there too long you'd be fucked anyway.

[Fangtasia]

We are in for some severe weather....cyclone Marcia is meant to be heading our way.

[dicksbro]

^^^^ Suggestion ... don't go walking on the beach when the storm hits and keep everything buttoned down at home.

Seriously, just be careful if the storm strikes near where you live, Fangtasia. :wish:

[PantyFanatic]

Sharni? Is it possible for Marcia to get over the hump? :yikes:

I'm wondering how IAKaraokeGirl is doing. Last we heard she was still living right outside Boston. http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-char060.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[Fangtasia]

Sharni? Is it possible for Marcia to get over the hump? :yikes:
Yep apparently, wont be a Cat 5 like it currently is though....probably down to a cat 1 or severe storm status apparently

Wind, rain, flash flooding meant to be happening

[Fangtasia]

News story

Cat 1 Cyclone could hit Toowoomba (http://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/could-category-1-cyclone-hit-toowoomba-weekend/2550613/?ref=hs)

[dicksbro]

Have you tried putting a big sign in the yard saying,

ATTENTION MARCIA:

TOOWOOMBA ... 200km NORTH!

[PantyFanatic]

That should do it. I put up a sign like that and we seldom have any hurricanes :nod:

[gekkogecko]

That's because, pF, you sign is extremely misleading. Toowoomba isn't 200km north of you.

[PantyFanatic]

^^^ :roflmao:


Sharni, be safe, she's a biggin. http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-angry020.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)


http://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=TC&eventid=1000145

[Oldfart]

She'll be a baby by the time she hits Toowoomba, a destructive and irrational baby.

Even sub-Cyclone storms can be really really bad news.

[Fangtasia]

We will get quite a bit of rain apparently, and some wind to go with it, thankfully it is losing momentum.
Still I feel for the people dealing with her aftermath

[dicksbro]

Glad to hear it's winding down. Hopefully the damage and problems won't be too great and that recovery will be fairly swift.

[sodaklostsoul]

Mother Nature seems to get a little nuts!!!!

Hope everyone is ok where ever they are!!

[gekkogecko]

Mother Nature seems to get a little nuts!!!!


Yeh, well, if people were fucking with you constantly over the course of centuries, wouldn't you go a little nuts?

It's snowing here, and depending on whom you listen to, the accumulation should be either 4-8", 5-9" or 6-12". That's anywhere from 10cm to 30cm in "real" measurement. Followed by sleet & freezing rain. And all the stores around here are out of rock salt. Blargh.

[Oldfart]

Are all our people safe in the Illinois tornado zone?

[gekkogecko]

um, the "Illinois tornado zone" would be...Illinois. And Iowa. And Indiana. And Kansas. And...

[dicksbro]

So far, we're doing okay. That tornado that hit Illinois was about 100 miles north of us. We got some pretty heavy rain and some pretty good wind gusts (50-60 mph or so), but not much damage except for limbs down and things like that. Keeping our fingers crossed for the rest of spring. :)

[Oldfart]

Hey jseal, have you finished rioting yet?

[jseal]

It's been a quiet evening here in Highlandtown, but I did place a couple of orders.

[Oldfart]

See if you can get me a half dozen too, please.

[Oldfart]

Norman, OK, tornados on the ground now.

Be safe or we'll be cross with you.

[jay-t]

they went about 5 miles north of us,lots of damage and flooding 8 plus inches in 4 hrs. and still raining.

[jay-t]

If the tornados weren't enough it hit a wildlife park,we now have lions.tigers a couple of grizzles and assorted cats running around and pissed off.Telling people to stay indoors.

[dicksbro]

Have they managed to recapture the animals that got loose yet?

[jay-t]

Yes they caught all of them this morning.Runied my chance to go big game hunting.

[Lord Snow]

That sucks. I wanted to get me a pet tiger.

Though I just realized something. You had lions, and tigers, and bears......Oh My!

[Oldfart]

January 2016 blizzard.

Are we all OK?

[jseal]

Wow! What a snowstorm!

The snow fell steadily for twenty eight hours.

[Oldfart]

This may be why PF has a fixation on furnaces.

[gekkogecko]

January 2016 blizzard.

Are we all OK?

I am most certainly *NOT* OK. Shoveling 2+1/2 ft of snow hurts a body.

[Teddy Bear]

Doing ok here in RI. We didn't get as much snow as they thought we might. I think we got about 10-12" But we did have wind!! So its hard to say how much snow we really got with the wind blowing the snow sideways!!

And I am happy to say We Did NOT lose electricity!! That is unbelievable because we almost always lose power. ALWAYS!!

[dicksbro]

Glad to hear you're okay Teddy Bear ... sounds like our gecko got a little more work than anyone needs. Sorry about that. :(

[jseal]

I am most certainly *NOT* OK. Shoveling 2+1/2 ft of snow hurts a body.
I feel your pain!

[Lord Snow]

Here in middle TN we got somewhere between 4-6 inches over two days. It's all gone now, and it supposed to be in the 60's F by the end of the week.

[dicksbro]

I feel your pain!

That oughta keep you busy for a little while. :faint:

[PantyFanatic]

This may be why PF has a fixation on furnaces.
:rofl:
I wasn't the one that couldn't grasp. I only brained washed her into 'back-up'. :roflmao:








(and she shoots straight too) :nod:

[Oldfart]

Lol.

[Teddy Bear]

???

[gekkogecko]

Context is a wonderful thing, Teddy bear , . I prefer to do without.

[Oldfart]

???

Mrs OF and I spent some time in PF territory a couple of years ago. At a meeting with his family, much ado was made over the fact that Australians (with very few exceptions) don't have basements and don't have furnaces. We don't have the cold that you have in the US and thus the need for big heat sources.

[Teddy Bear]

Thank you OF, I really appreciate the explanation.

[gekkogecko]

No joke. Colin is projected to clobber you:

https://www.wunderground.com/hurricane/atlantic/2016/Tropical-Storm-Colin

[dicksbro]

Are you sure the word was "clobber?" I thought they said, "Slobber," and I thought they were referring to Colin's reaction to Lilith. They say it'll be a big rain event. :shrug:

:D

[Oldfart]

It'll wash away the slobber, hopefully.

[dicksbro]

That'll help.

[Lilith]

I flew out to Chicago that morning.

[PantyFanatic]

OMG!!!!! :eek:
She's getting closer. http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Others/others-088.gif

[Oldfart]

:)

[Lilith]

PF, Tried to drop a house on your old ass.

[PantyFanatic]

Be careful what you wish for. :rofl:


http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h102/PantyFanatic/RubySlippers120.jpg





:doorpeek:

[Lilith]

Giving up your land line.... you're so 1999.

[PantyFanatic]

You say that like it's a bad thing? :confused:

[gekkogecko]

I've heard from Merciful Angel recently: the nasty flooding in West Virginia passed her by, and she's OK.

[dicksbro]

Thank heavens for that. Thanks for letting us know GG! :thumbs:

[PantyFanatic]

Yes. :thanks: GG

[gekkogecko]

And crud, the ugly weather in South Australia. Supercell thunderstorms knocked out the entire state's power grid, then they were hit with massive amounts of rain. Tornadoes, thw whole works:
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/sep/29/south-australia-on-alert-again-as-adelaide-braces-for-strongest-storm-on-record

I just hope everybody's OK.

[PantyFanatic]

Thanks for the update GG. Fortunately most of our Pixies are more north based but that is still not good news for a lot of them I know has family down that way. :wish:

[dicksbro]

Boy, it seems like the whole world has had a tough summer and early fall with heavy rains, storms, wind, high temperatures, etc. :faint:

[Oldfart]

That's why it's called the weather, DB. It's about whether we'll survive till next summer.

[dicksbro]

Good point, OF. :(

[Lilith]

I'm fine. I was no where near this last monster storm. We got some wind but no rain even.

[rabbit]

I'm fine. I was no where near this last monster storm. We got some wind but no rain even.

:sun:

I remember Kate back in 1985. Decided to go to a hurricane party on College Ave. I don't remember much... :p

[gekkogecko]

:sun:

I remember Kate back in 1985. Decided to go to a hurricane party on College Ave. I don't remember much... :p


Due to the storm surge of beer?

[PantyFanatic]

I'm fine. I was no where near this last monster storm. We got some wind but no rain even.
:rant: So what took you so long to let us know!?!? :hair:


... and answer your damn :fone:

[dicksbro]

Maybe she was spending the time in Seattle??? :confused:

[PantyFanatic]

Nah. The only reason I cared where she was is because my primary job in life is to block that one. :cool:

[gekkogecko]

The basement's flooding again. A large part of which kept me away from Pixie's yesterday.

And it's not the water heater, as we originally thought.It's leaking in under the stairs, which means we'll have to take out part of the landing in order to get at the entry area for the water.

We're now suspecting a burst pipe somewhere in the yard, and that means a fight with the local water lords.

[gekkogecko]

So, WSSC had two different guy out in the front yard, looking with probes & metal detectors for about 6 hours, and never found the shut-off valve. They then brought in a crew with electrical equipment, hooked that up to the pipe to magnetize it, to help find it. Then a backhoe to start digging. there's a big hole in our yard, parts of the sidewalk are missing, I have no idea what time in the morning that crew gave up (I was asleep), and we still have water service (meaning they NEVER found the shut-off valve), and consequently water leaking into our basement.

[PantyFanatic]

They left no notice?

[dicksbro]

Do you have a sump pump or submersible pump to help keep the water seeping in from rising too much, GG?

[gekkogecko]

We indeed have a sump pump; but this was totally unable to keep up with the inflow. To give it credit, the break in the pipe *probably* happened last year, when Verizon came by, installed FiOS to the neighborhood, and in so doing, knocked the cover off the box for the inflow shut-off valve. And cracked the box surrounding the valve. The sump pump kept water out of the basement that long; in fact, a couple of months ago, I noticed the back yard becoming a swamp from the outflow from the sump pump. But eventually, the entire basement ground became saturated, and the water started flowing intoour basement.

So, yesterday, WSSC was back, I think (I was at work) installed a new shut-off valve, and was able to cut off the flow, whether or not it was from the old valve or the potential new one, I don't know.

Then we called the original plumber company back, and they sent out a guy who had no idea that anyone had been out here already, and was utterly confused about what we wanted and needed done.

So, now the original plumber from the company that was here on Monday, is back, with a crew of two helping him. They've dug a huge new hole in our front yard, cut out the drywall, and drilled through the basement concrete in order to install a new pipe, and are installing that now.

We still do not have water, and probably will not untl sometime tomorrow when WSSC can come back, inspect the job the plumbing company has done, and assuming appoval, turn the water back on, and refill the holes.

But at least we have no water leaking into our basement, that is fairly dry, and the back yard swamp has dried to the point where at least four of the frogs that were living in the swamp have moved to the pond (which has a pond liner, so that's good. We like our frogs).

[gekkogecko]

And the later addendum:
They ended up digging the trench right up to our basement wall, next to the porch concrete, cut yet another hole in the drywall, and punched through the cinder block wall in order to install the new pipe. They knocked off of work as of 1945; they'd been at it since about 0900. Resuming around noon today. Looks like the installation is about half done, but then there's the mandatory inspection by WSSC, and presumably only after that can they refill the holes. Possibly no water until Friday.

[dicksbro]

At least the frogs are okay. Bet you'll be glad when this is over! :yikes:

[PantyFanatic]

AFTER...this is all over, who pays for all this and the damage to you? :confused:

[gekkogecko]

Today's update:
WSSC & plumbing people got their signals crossed; WSSC showed up a few minutes ago, before the plumber could come back and finish the job. WSSC therefore, failed the inspection as "unfinished", and specified what needed to be done to finish. WSSC guy sounded nearly panicked about the impending rain; to be fair, he's right, if it does start raining, anything in the trench is going to come into the house.
Nevertheless, I had to get on the phone to the plumbers and find out where the guy is, and what his timeline is.
He'll call us back when he's on the way.
Rain started at 1320. Didn't last long, nothing filled.
Plumber called back, they'll be here between 1600-1700.

[gekkogecko]

And the photos. Let's start from outside.
As one approaches the sidewalk outside th house, the first thing seen is the sidewalk being blocked:


Then, the huge pile of dirt dug out by WSSC when they were looking for the shut-off valve:


And failing to find it, thanks to Verizon FiOS, they had to dig & install a new one:


Then the plumbers got to dig their own hole, resulting in a huge pile of dirt. Note in both "dirt" piles, the number and size of rocks:

[gekkogecko]

Then the plumbers got to dig their own hole, resulting in a huge pile of dirt. Note in both "dirt" piles, the number and size of rocks:

And of course, WSSC & the plumbers both called Miss Utility, which duly marked the cables running though the yard. Except one:

But as far as I know, nobody complained about suddenly losing power or 'net, so, the trench continued right up to the basement wall:

Whereupon, the plumbers were able to install the new pipe, protected by a sheath:

[gekkogecko]

But then from inside the house:

And then, looking at the inside basement wall from left to right, the original drywall hole, to determine where the water was getting into the basement from:

And then of course, several holes in the concrete and/or cinder block wall to feed the pipe through:

And said pipe heads downwards, takes a right angle turn to meet up with the original plumbing intake:

[gekkogecko]

And continues to run along the wall, with a third hole in the drywall:

and:

Finally coming up to the old juncture. There are now something like 3 internal shut-off quarter-turn valves:

Lastly, the view from the laundry room entryway. From here, the water is just the the left, slightly behind the camera view, which is why we originally thought that was the culprit.

Oh, and I used to have a picture of the plumbers estimate, but I accidentally deleted that when I want to re-take pictures in better light this morning. The actual estimate as $6785, with $219 marked as "paid" for the original consult & puzzlement. Don't feel like hunting that down and re-taking/editing that pic.

[dicksbro]

:yikes:


:(

[gekkogecko]

Across Australia, particularly South Australia and New South Wales:
http://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/site/fire_bans_and_ratings.jsp

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/australia-warns-of-catastrophic-fire-conditions-amid-heatwave/3512774.html

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/heatwave-catastrophic-fire-danger-looms-in-nsw/news-story/b6b2205ee3a338a14e53c2983a48e00f?nk=9920e22676f0a9318ab93ed02f045d7b-1486907886

[Teddy Bear]

OMG, so sorry to hear what you're going through. Hope it is fixed soon!!

[gekkogecko]

They are having some nasty times Down Under, but from what I have heard, the fire conditions have somewhat abated.

Yeah, I have a couple of friends there, but AFAIK, everyone came through OK.

[gekkogecko]

And now it's the turn of Pixie's members in Eastern Canada (particularly Montreal) to be worried:
http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/05/weather-state-emergency-montreal-170508074136278.html

[dicksbro]

Sure wish we could convince Mother Nature to do things in moderation. :shrug:

[PantyFanatic]

I hope the storm went north of NS where we have a special Pixie. :wish:

[Teddy Bear]

Saw on the weather channel this afternoon, the fires in Florida can be seen from space.

[dicksbro]

Wouldn't it be nice to have the weathermen come on the air today and say ... "Well, nothing to report today. Skies will be sunny with moderate temperatures, light breezes and the sound of chirping birds will be the only disturbances Mother Nature will be offering us." Ahhh.

[gekkogecko]

Oddly enough, that's pretty much the description of the weather around here today. Won't last long, I'm sure.

[dicksbro]

I did have a weatherman on the radio one time report ...

"There's a 30% chance of rain ... no ... there's 100% chance ... it's raining now!" I loved it.

[gekkogecko]

...and now it's wildfires in California. Who is running for their lives this time?

[gekkogecko]

Hay, peeps in the Midwest: DO NOT go and play in the snow. This is nothing to laugh at, people have already died.
https://weather.com/news/news/2019-01-30-cold-polar-vortex-midwest

[dicksbro]

Amen to that! ^^^^

Absolutely bitterly cold wind chills yesterday at one point hitting -43. Exposed skin could get frostbitten in 5 minutes. Definitely no fun. We didn't leave the house yesterday.

[Teddy Bear]

Here to, cold COLD MIND NUMBING COOOOLD!!!!

With the driveway still mostly covered in ice its slow walking, you can get frostbite just getting the mail . SSoooo ready or warm weather.

[dicksbro]

Looks like we'll maybe get a reprieve with temps reaching 29F today; 46F Saturday, 52F on Sunday, and 57F on Monday … but, by Tuesday, it'll fall back to the 20s or lowC 30s. Crazy weather … but at least it's a warmer crazy for a few days.

[gekkogecko]

Just make sure when you go out, you time it carefully. Dont' want anyone else freezing to death.

[dicksbro]

Amen to that!