Mon Feb 22, 2021, 09:24 AM
This is ... amazing and touching. 02-22-21 UPDATE.
Good morning, DU. What can I say? I am touched and deeply appreciative for the love and the generosity of spirit of this community. Yesterday, the Daughter launched a GoFundMe to help us cover the necessary costs of repairs to the trailer in which we live—an RV beset by burst pipes, hoses, and valves caused by the Texas Deep Freeze. The response of the community was swift and overwhelming.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/laelths-tx-deep-freeze-recovery-fund What can we say but thank you all, so very much. A great weight has been lifted from us. We truly were not sure how we were going to be able to pay for the needed repairs to our water lines. At this stage, the trick will be finding a reputable plumber who has the necessary supplies to do the work and who won’t gouge us too much. That’s my principal project for today. It’s currently 32 degrees in the Soggy State of Van Zandt. Our low last night was 28, but that marks the official end of the Great Freeze. We are not expecting any further freezing temperatures for over a week. Now the trick will be drying out. All the snow is gone, and while gasoline is still being rationed at local gas stations, the Daughter and I have nearly a full tank, so we’ll be fine. Electricity remains on. Internet is better than usual (because a lot of people still haven’t returned to the area, thus allowing for more available bandwidth). Essentials are in short supply at all local stores—meat, dairy, bread, and bottled water. New, post-freeze shipments are arriving, however, so we expect the shelves to be restocked within a few days. That’s all I have for today beyond my sincere gratitude. Bless you all. 
-Laelth Previous “This is bad.” threads are linked below, solely for their historical value. This is bad. https://www.democraticunderground.com/10181470783 This is bad. 02-16-21 UPDATE. https://www.democraticunderground.com/10181470956 This is bad. 02-17-21 UPDATE. https://www.democraticunderground.com/10181471625 This is bad. 02-18-21 UPDATE. https://www.democraticunderground.com/10181472034 This is bad. 02-19-21 UPDATE. https://www.democraticunderground.com/10181472438 This is bad (but not too bad). 02-20-21 UPDATE. https://www.democraticunderground.com/10181472943 This is really irritating. 02-21-21 UPDATE. https://www.democraticunderground.com/10181473645
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Author | Time | Post |
 This is ... amazing and touching. 02-22-21 UPDATE. (Original post) |
Laelth | Feb 2021 | OP |
| brer cat | Feb 2021 | #1 | |
| Laelth | Feb 2021 | #2 | |
| DFW | Feb 2021 | #3 | |
| Laelth | Feb 2021 | #4 | |
| bobnicewander | Feb 2021 | #5 | |
| Laelth | Feb 2021 | #6 | |
| Arkansas Granny | Feb 2021 | #9 | |
| c-rational | Feb 2021 | #7 | |
| Laelth | Feb 2021 | #8 |
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Mon Feb 22, 2021, 09:30 AM
brer cat (22,926 posts)
1. I was glad to help a fellow DUer
Response to brer cat (Reply #1)
Mon Feb 22, 2021, 10:00 AM
2. You rock! Thank you.
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I suspect that getting a plumber out to give us an estimate is going to be a bear. They’re utterly overwhelmed right now, but I will start trying this morning. Could be a week before we actually have running water.
-Laelth |
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Mon Feb 22, 2021, 10:02 AM
DFW (52,367 posts)
3. Sorry I didn't see this before
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Mon Feb 22, 2021, 10:17 AM
bobnicewander (747 posts)
5. I will be contributing to your
Response to bobnicewander (Reply #5)
Mon Feb 22, 2021, 10:56 AM
6. Mold will become a very real issue as it warms up this week.
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Our trailer is already susceptible to mold. Right now there’s a lot of sitting water in our walls and under our cabinets that we just can’t reach.
We very much appreciate your kindness and concern.
-Laelth |
Response to Laelth (Reply #6)
Tue Feb 23, 2021, 11:38 AM
Arkansas Granny (31,275 posts)
9. If you have electricity you can run fans in your trailer to help with the drying out.
Response to Laelth (Original post)
Mon Feb 22, 2021, 11:38 AM
c-rational (2,471 posts)
7. Laelth, suggestion on getting a good plumber, as well as a GC who may be needed to repair
Response to c-rational (Reply #7)
Mon Feb 22, 2021, 01:07 PM
8. That makes good sense. Thanks.
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And major thanks for the words of encouragement.
-Laelth |
