First World Problems

MrsCase1

Sorry for those of you having to see this twice. 

I live in a very small town. The water main broke three days ago. We have intermittently had water, but it is not potable so we can't use it for anything other than showering. 

Yesterday they got the main fixed. We still can't use the water, but at least it was on its way to being "recharged."

Today a utility worker hit the main in a different place. $#@!

The exact moment the line was hit (1st time), I was in the middle of making Italian sauce and meatballs from scratch. My house? Smells. And is filthy. My toilets are looking stained from not being able to flush. My laundry is roof-level.

These are first world problems and I know countless others have NO access to water, let alone water that is safe and clean. But, I smell and my house is trashed so I feel cranky. We have to spend money we don't have on eating out because our utensils, pots, etc. are dirty. Plus, some water splashed in my mouth when I was trying to shower Lincoln and I simultaneously and my stomach has been doing bad things since. 

I am trying very hard to be thankful that this is the extent of our problems. But now I am scared the small town will send an exorbitant water bill to foot the cost of the repairs. Money is already tight. Wah.  

OK, now I am going to kick my own @$$ off the pity pot. Thanks for allowing me a moment of bratiness.  

NotSharknado

Dude, I'd be feeling sorry for myself too. What a giant PITA that is. I'm sorry.

MrsCase1

shanado:

Dude, I'd be feeling sorry for myself too. What a giant PITA that is. I'm sorry.

Ugh, I'm trying reallllllllly hard not to but I am feeling irritable! 

Monsieur_et_Madame_Ha

I'd be pretty unhappy, too. I hope they fix it soon.

JaysonandKristin

crazy4mas9:

Crash Into Me:

Even though the water isn't potable, I'm assuming it's still coming from the tap? Fill a bucket and pour it into the toilet bowl. As you fill it, it should flush. It doesn't fix everything, but it sure fixes that problem. Also, boil water. Clean out the sink if you need to with some of that boiled water, then do your dishes. Use left over boiled water or boil some more to rinse the dishes off.

This. We have no runnin water at camp. We use lake water to to the dishes and just boil the water to wash and then rinse. It's still safe. Same with showers. If you're that gross boil so water and suds up!

This...  or, sounds like a good time to hit up a Motel 8 in another city.  Blech!!