I'm Back!
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (178131)
United States
February 5, 2023 7:09pm CST
I'm under my quilt with my arms exposed, so we will see how long I can stay on MyLot. I don't want to get too far behind.
For those of you who don't know, the basement is flooded and has put out the furnace and hot water heater. We haven't had any heat or hot water in several days.
Hanging in there! If I suddenly disappear, it's because I got too cold! Hope you all had a good weekend!
Photo Credit: Mine - View of the Columbia River, Oregon
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@LadyDuck (471343)
• Switzerland
6 Feb 23
@LindaOHio 
My husband also has one in "his" room.
My husband also has one in "his" room.2 people like this
@LindaOHio (178131)
• United States
6 Feb 23
Yes, my husband has one in "his" room.
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@spiderdust (14761)
• San Jose, California
6 Feb 23
It's good to see you! When will someone be coming to take care of the pilot lights and the flooding?
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@betlynfrnds (4069)
• United States
7 Feb 23
Oh dear, I'm sorry for your inconvenience. Do the best you can to stay as warm as you can. Reading through the thread, it looks like you may be 'heating up' by Friday.
Hopefully all goes well for you. I love the beautiful picture. 
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@LindaOHio (178131)
• United States
7 Feb 23
Glad you enjoyed the picture. I am hoping that we get heat soon. I am tired of being cold!!!
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@betlynfrnds (4069)
• United States
7 Feb 23
@LindaOHio Any extreme is no good; too hot or too cold. 
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@LindaOHio (178131)
• United States
7 Feb 23
@betlynfrnds I can take a little extra heat OK with my ceiling fan. I can't stand being cold. It's hard for me to warm up!
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
6 Feb 23
Is the water receding at all since the guy worked on it?
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@LindaOHio (178131)
• United States
6 Feb 23
Basement is almost dry - should have heat and hot water by Friday...maybe. He saved us $7,275.
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@LindaOHio (178131)
• United States
6 Feb 23
We are OK. Thank you for your concern. Hopefully we will have heat by Friday. Hot water maybe by Wednesday.
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@GardenGerty (160626)
• United States
6 Feb 23
@LindaOHio Keeping your arms and shoulders warm makes a big difference.
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@LindaOHio (178131)
• United States
6 Feb 23
That's a terrific idea. My arms are freezing!
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@JudyEv (339553)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Feb 23
@GardenGerty Putting a cardigan on backwards sort of helps too.
@jstory07 (139579)
• Roseburg, Oregon
6 Feb 23
@LindaOHio That is great news. I am happy for you.
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@LindaOHio (178131)
• United States
6 Feb 23
Basement is almost dry - should have heat and hot water by Friday...maybe. He saved us $7,275.
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@LindaOHio (178131)
• United States
8 Feb 23
Thanks! I wasn't gone long. We now have hot water; and I hope we get heat tomorrow.
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Feb 23
@LindaOHio Oh no! I hope the furnace can be repaired, so you don't have to invest in a new one.
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@LindaOHio (178131)
• United States
7 Feb 23
@DianneN The circuit board is shot. $735 and $1595 for the water heater. We might get heat tomorrow.
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@LindaOHio (178131)
• United States
7 Feb 23
Still no heat. There is something wrong with the furnace. We now have hot water.
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@lovebuglena (44504)
• Staten Island, New York
7 Feb 23
Your furnace and hot water heater are in the basement? Ours are on the first floor thankfully.
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@lovebuglena (44504)
• Staten Island, New York
7 Feb 23
@LindaOHio it will suck having to replace it.
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@LindaOHio (178131)
• United States
7 Feb 23
@lovebuglena It "just" needs a circuit board.
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@LindaOHio (178131)
• United States
7 Feb 23
Yup. The hot water is now on. There is something wrong with the furnace. :-(
@LindaOHio (178131)
• United States
6 Feb 23
Maybe by Friday. We'll have to see how much damage was done to the furnace.
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@LindaOHio (178131)
• United States
8 Feb 23
@CarolDM We hope to have the new circuit board installed tomorrow.
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@LindaOHio (178131)
• United States
7 Feb 23
We now have hot water; there is something wrong with the furnace; so no heat yet. Glad you enjoyed the photo.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
8 Feb 23
@LindaOHio Oh thank goodness. I hope the furnace is fixed soon.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (83975)
• Rupert, Idaho
6 Feb 23
Sorry to hear that, it would be a nightmare to be without heat.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (83975)
• Rupert, Idaho
6 Feb 23
@LindaOHio In the winter, that is very true. In the summer it'd be a different story....but right now that's not a good thing!!
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@GardenGerty (160626)
• United States
6 Feb 23
Do what you need to really stay warm. We will still be here.
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@LindaOHio (178131)
• United States
7 Feb 23
I am tired of being cold. I am hoping to get heat in a day or two. There is something wrong with the furnace.
@royal52gens (5488)
• United States
6 Feb 23
I hope repairs can be made in a timely fashion. I don't like to be cold. So hope you don't have to be cold very long. How did the basement get flooded?
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@LindaOHio (178131)
• United States
7 Feb 23
The pipes were clogged with roots and the water backed up. I am tired of being cold.
@marguicha (222844)
• Chile
6 Feb 23
I am very, very, sorry! It must be awful to be in a cold house in winter even if you have quilts. I need to go to the bathroom at least twice at night and I woulld freeze even with my warmest PJs.
It must be awful to be in a cold house in winter even if you have quilts. I need to go to the bathroom at least twice at night and I woulld freeze even with my warmest PJs.1 person likes this
@LindaOHio (178131)
• United States
6 Feb 23
Basement is almost dry - should have heat and hot water by Friday...maybe.
@LindaOHio (178131)
• United States
6 Feb 23
Basement is almost dry - should have heat and hot water by Friday...maybe.
@1creekgirl (41392)
• United States
6 Feb 23
Linda, are you all near that big train accident that happened earlier today? I pray you're both safe!
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@LindaOHio (178131)
• United States
7 Feb 23
No, we are OK. Thank you for caring!
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. Hope you get hot water soon. Stay safe and take care 
