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SOMEBODY FLIPPING ONE FUCKING SWITCH WOULD HAVE KEPT AUSTIN IN WATER
I have 4 buckets from kitty litter I was able to fill with dripping water from yesterday's melt. Put some bleach drops in em. I won't lie, I am genuinely excited to add them to the water reserve I keep next to the shitter.
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COVID-19 2nd wave - Texas only - Stats and such
I know several families who have isolated hard-core for 11 month who shacked up with family or friends for heat during the winter snap. Could lead to transmission.
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2020-21 Winter weather; bring it on
I'm in your hood, near Barrington & DK. NextDoor blowing up with Danwood / Oak View / Dead Oak peeps finally getting power back.
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2020-21 Winter weather; bring it on
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What are y’all buying for the next grid failure?
I built my own barndo. My regret is listening to the women folk and making any attempt to look "finished." I think we should embrace the industrial loft look. Put all electrical in accessible (and ugly) conduit. Put pex water lines behind easily removable fascia, maybe just halved pvc, or maybe just out in the open. Nothing in walls but studs and insulation. Function over form.
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2020-21 Winter weather; bring it on
Saw this on FB (Redbud Plumbing) https://www.facebook.com/108294380886268/posts/270074684708236/
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Texas deep freeze carnage thread
Austin Water has tweets about SW Austin but fuck all about all the other areas that are evidently fucked. I worry about some crazy no water Chicago Fire situation. Not like we dont have desperate Mrs. O'Learys and assorted barn animals trying to keep warm.
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2020-21 Winter weather; bring it on
Sure. Arguably you should be conserving but do a quick 3 min shower. I've showered with pails of untreated beaver fever water. Just don't drink it and keep your eyes shut, just in case. (Caveat: I have zero expertise)
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Texas deep freeze carnage thread
I was just about to buy em. But now water out, so... checkmate mother nature.
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2020-21 Winter weather; bring it on
Barrington Oaks (Nw Austin 78759) no water. I cut mine off voluntarily yesterday.
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2020-21 Winter weather; bring it on
I'm not sure if this fucked up situation means all those EMP survivalist thrillers I've read are silly because the truth is sadly far more mundane, or more terrifying than ever.
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2020-21 Winter weather; bring it on
20 hours, not expecting coming back today. Trickling inside pipes, wrapped (foam, towel, covered in bucket or tub). Thinking i will cut water today. Anything I need to do with gas water heater (garage) after I run faucets dry?
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2020-21 Winter weather; bring it on
I apologize for laughing at yhe bodies in frozen trees quips.
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2020-21 Winter weather; bring it on
China Syndrome? Kidding. Um.... gulp.
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2020-21 Winter weather; bring it on
Those of you who bailed for hotel or family... did yall turn water off at street? I am terrified of a burst pipe that floods while I am asleep or away
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2020-21 Winter weather; bring it on
Power out 78759, Spicewood/183. We were lucky... until now.
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2020-21 Winter weather; bring it on
Possibly the first time I could say I might have better off heading to the hills (small barnondominium with wood heat stove). But I might not have considered turning water off first. Hmmm. Maybe better to be the captain on a sinking ship.
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2020-21 Winter weather; bring it on
Mother did remodel to tankless and this is second time it frozen up (78759, NW Hills). She is already saying she's going to add back the gas waterheater in the garage.
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2020-21 Winter weather; bring it on
Hot shit
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Texas deep freeze carnage thread
I think he should wait to see what the adjuster says before reupping the registration.
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2020-21 Winter weather; bring it on
Was hoping it gets above freezing Saturday. Forecast now making that iffy (NW Austin). That's gonna be a long time bow freezing + the super chill Monday. Ugh.
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2020-21 Winter weather; bring it on
My HEB curbside has been delayed. Think that falls between plague of frogs and raining blood on the OT acale.
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2020-21 Winter weather; bring it on
Okay... outdoor faucets have nice covers. But also drip them?
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2020-21 Winter weather; bring it on
They closed 183 for 15 miles in Austin. Cameron to Cedar Park.
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coffee / coffee makers
Tasters choice house blend. Fathers day shutterfly mug with pictures of my kids. (Black ceramic, so I never have to wash it. Get a new one next Fathers day. Retire the old one.) Tap water. Microwave 1 minute. If want to be fancy I add a little crystal on the top. Sort of like barrista foam art.