Meals - 2/3/23
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (156271)
United States
February 4, 2023 5:04am CST
Well, what should I talk about first? The fact that we no longer have any hot water....again? Or the fact that it's 67 in the house and dropping; and I think the furnace pilot light is off now as well? And, of course, now it's the weekend again. Or should I mention how much the estimate is from the sewer company to excavate the back yard? Well, that quote is for $7,275. I honestly thought my vision must no longer be working. I will call today and see if I can get at least one more estimate.
45 days until spring.
Breakfast - Apple cinnamon muffin bar
Lunch - Meals on Wheels - Pork rib sandwich, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts and applesauce
Dessert/Snack - Lemon muffin and decaf coffee
Dinner - A piece of KFC chicken and an apple
What did you eat yesterday?
Photo Credit: Mine - Multinomah Falls, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
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24 responses
. Do you like apple cinnamon muffin bar a lot?.@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
4 Feb 23
They are OK. Not one of my favorites.
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@Icydoll (36717)
• India
4 Feb 23
@LindaOHio oh you do eat apple cinnamon muffin daily in your breakfast..that's why I asked you?. Don't mind .
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@astutimeliana723 (4536)
• Indonesia
4 Feb 23
@Icydoll You're always excited when tell about foods, and so do I. I really like KFC, ahaha.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
4 Feb 23
Oh, wow! I hope you can get some electric heaters for the house, at least... I wonder what knocked your furnace pilot light out? And why the water heater is off again? You're drawing bad luck like a magnet.
I ate steamed broccoli for breakfast, sloppy Joes for lunch and shawarma for supper last night.
I hope things start going your way soon.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
4 Feb 23
@MALUSE I eat steamed broccoli for breakfast all the time. I like it and I'm getting ready to go to sleep. I'd rather not eat something too fattening before I go to sleep.
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@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
4 Feb 23
@DaddyEvil The heat and hot water are out because there is now 7" of water in the basement. The temperature has gone down to 62 so far; and I'm freezing.
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@Juliaacv (48478)
• Canada
4 Feb 23
It sounds like things have gone from bad to worse.
Why do you have to have an excavation, and what happened to the furnace pilot light, does that have to do with the water in your basement for so long?
Last evening we had a delicious lasagna that my hubby made on Friday afternoon. I love his lasagna.
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@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
4 Feb 23
They are trying to find out what is causing the water backup. Running a snake and a camera didn't do it. The water level is up to 7". That's why the water heater and furnace are out. :-(
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@1creekgirl (40529)
• United States
6 Feb 23
@LindaOHio I'm sure praying for y'all!
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@1creekgirl (40529)
• United States
6 Feb 23
@LindaOHio That's good, but still several days being cold.
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@LadyDuck (458230)
• Switzerland
4 Feb 23
@LindaOHio The wind is blowing now, we had a temperature of 70 F this afternoon, but dropping now.
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@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
4 Feb 23
That quote is ridiculous! The temperature is down to 62 degrees Fahrenheit and dropping.
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@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
6 Feb 23
@LadyDuck 70 is perfect. It's 57 in the house right now.
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@1creekgirl (40529)
• United States
4 Feb 23
Bless your heart! This could be a dangerous situation. I'm praying someone will come to your rescue. And a better estimate about the yard.
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@1creekgirl (40529)
• United States
4 Feb 23
@LindaOHio I got through the surgery yesterday and the first sentinel lymph node didn't show any sign of cancer! So thankful. He put a port in for chemo. The lung surgery is next and radiation and chemo start at some point. Thank you so very much for your prayers. Sure hope your situation gets fixed soon. No heat or hot water is dangerous in this cold weather.
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@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
6 Feb 23
@1creekgirl I am so worried about you. I hope the next surgery goes well. I can't imagine going through radiation and chemo. Praying for you.
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@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
4 Feb 23
Thanks so much, Vicki. How are you feeling?
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@porwest (78761)
• United States
4 Feb 23
My gosh, you are going through one hell of a time over there. Time to just pack it all up and head for the Keys I think. Someone is trying to tell you. lol
For dinner we just had hamburgers, salad, and I fried up some garlic parmesan potatoes.
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@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
6 Feb 23
The Keys sounds like an excellent solution.
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@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
8 Feb 23
@porwest Would you like to chauffeur us down there? All expenses will be paid!
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@porwest (78761)
• United States
8 Feb 23
@LindaOHio You need to get back there at least once. What do you have to lose?
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@popciclecold (35111)
• United States
4 Feb 23
I don't blame you for getting another estimate. Your KFC chicken sounds good. We had chicken and rice. Great photo.
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@GardenGerty (157557)
• United States
5 Feb 23
@LindaOHio The water exposure may have ruined both. Will your homeowner's insurance cover any part of this? We had pipes freeze and burst in January 2014 taking out two hot water heaters and a furnace and a/c. It was pretty much covered by homeowner's insurance.
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@popciclecold (35111)
• United States
5 Feb 23
@GardenGerty Pipes freezing can cause all kind of problems. Wishing you the very best.
@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
4 Feb 23
Thanks. We have to get that water out of the basement so that we can get someone to get the water heater and furnace going again.
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@FourWalls (62161)
• United States
4 Feb 23
Firehouse turkey sub for dinner, great chicken sandwich for lunch. No April 
but very understandable.
but very understandable.2 people like this
@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
4 Feb 23
I hope everything goes well for her.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49010)
• United States
7 Feb 23
@LindaOHio they must be rolling in the money.
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@wolfgirl569 (95251)
• Marion, Ohio
4 Feb 23
Hope you get the furnace going at least. We are waiting to hear how much our estimate will be for getting a new pellet burner in
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@wolfgirl569 (95251)
• Marion, Ohio
4 Feb 23
@LindaOHio I would try calling someone. 
I know how that feels
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@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
4 Feb 23
The temperature is now down to 62 and still dropping. I'm freezing.
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@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
6 Feb 23
@wolfgirl569 57 in the house. Hubs will be going down to check the water level soon. I hope the water has drained out; but I'm not too positive about that.
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@lovebuglena (43080)
• Staten Island, New York
5 Feb 23
Wow! That's a lot! But you have no choice though. Hopefully, someone else can give you a better price.
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@lovebuglena (43080)
• Staten Island, New York
6 Feb 23
@LindaOHio wow! That’s a huge difference.
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@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
6 Feb 23
That's so sweet of you to offer. Our insurance won't cover flooding.
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@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
7 Feb 23
@CarolDM Thanks. I hope for heat within a day or two.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 Feb 23
@LindaOHio Isn't that always the case. I know you two will get a break sooner or later. Thoughts are with you.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (82017)
• Rupert, Idaho
4 Feb 23
Very pretty photo. Sorry to hear about the water, and the temp dropping...AND the estimate! Wow...that is a lot.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (82017)
• Rupert, Idaho
6 Feb 23
@LindaOHio I read that in your most recent post...that's good to hear
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@florelway (23141)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
4 Feb 23
How do you cope up without hot water?
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@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
6 Feb 23
@florelway It's even worse without the heat!
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@florelway (23141)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
6 Feb 23
@LindaOHio It's hard if there's no hot water on a cold morning.
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@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
6 Feb 23
Thanks. I had KFC for lunch and dinner yesterday!
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That's way too high a price. I'm praying you'll find someone who'll do it for a more reasonable price.
I love that photo, it's a beautiful waterfall.@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
6 Feb 23
Thanks. We thought it was an outrageous price.
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@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
6 Feb 23
It certainly is. Especially since it turned out that the drain just needed a good snaking. Had someone else come out on Saturday. He wanted to try snaking out the drain again and would charge us his Saturday rate of $434. Basement is almost dry - should have heat and hot water by Friday...maybe. He saved us $7,275.
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@MarieCoyle (28570)
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6 Feb 23
You need some portable heaters, it will help to keep you warm.
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@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
6 Feb 23
We have two. Hubs has them in "his room". I am keeping warm under my fuzzy throw. Except for when I'm MyLotting. My arms are freezing!
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@MarieCoyle (28570)
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5 Feb 23
I used to live for a while in an older farmhouse. They had to put in a new septic system, dig new lines, make a ''gray water'' outlet, and so on. It was such a mess. That was in 2013, and it was over 10K. It's just terribly expensive. I'm so sorry.
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@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
6 Feb 23
Had someone else come out on Saturday. He wanted to try snaking the drain again. Said his Saturday rate was $434. We said go ahead. Basement is almost dry - should have heat and hot water by Friday...maybe. He saved us $7,275.
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