I went out to shovel this evening (yes, it snowed again today) and discovered big happenings right in front of my house.
Hey, guess what happens to water mains in cold weather?The north side of my street was filled with water. It was also clogged with several dump trucks, a straight truck, and an end-loader-backhoe thingy. About a dozen guys in reflective vests and galoshes were hanging around.
One of the guys stepped over and told me that the water would be shut off for several hours. So, I quick went inside and filled a jug. Just in case.
And then I watched the show. Ringside! They started by removing all the snow from the lawn across the street.
...and dumped it on Jun's sidewalk. Jun's sidewalk wasn't shoveled. I don't think it would have mattered to the workers if he had shoveled, but it made me chuckle to think he's not going to see that portion of the sidewalk until spring.Much of the water along the north curb is not draining away, and it's mighty cold out there. (Lows in the single digits tonight.) That side of the street is going to freeze solid.
Oh, and did I mention it's trash night? Well people, you've got two choices. One: wade through the water and retrieve your bins now. Or, two: let 'er freeze solid and chip them out tomorrow.
I've got nothing to worry about. I don't live on the north side of the street, and I don't put my trash out unless I absolutely have to. And, I've got plenty of water for the night.
Oh, and did I mention it's trash night? Well people, you've got two choices. One: wade through the water and retrieve your bins now. Or, two: let 'er freeze solid and chip them out tomorrow.
I've got nothing to worry about. I don't live on the north side of the street, and I don't put my trash out unless I absolutely have to. And, I've got plenty of water for the night.
Oh, and an all new Castle is on in a few minutes! What a great day!
