Tag Archives: flooding

Tied by the heartstrings…

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Ms. C

As I sit amongst the busy chatter and robust laughter in the Alpengruss Restaurant in Wakefield, Quebec this morning, my thoughts are far away with the people of North Dakota who are being impacted by the flooding.  Minot’s mandatory evacuation … Continue reading →

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An undeniable affinity for plastic…

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Ms. C

I have concluded that after a couple of sump pump failures one becomes unnaturally drawn to the plastics aisle.  Plastic bins and containers of all sizes and colors have an almost mystical draw for me these days.  It used to … Continue reading →

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The Revenge of the Sump Pump…

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Ms. C

I clearly have some bad sump pump karma.  I have had two sump pump failures in less than seven months (and yes a new sump pump was installed between sump pump failure one and sump pump failure two).  The first … Continue reading →

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Vigilance

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Ms. C

The word of the day is “vigilance“.  The river may have crested, but the threat to people and property is far from gone.  In fact, it is more important now than ever to be ready for what could happen.  With … Continue reading →

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Save my water for the pot…

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Ms. C

Okay universe – with two sump pump failures in six months (the second coming mere weeks after the repairs were finally completed from the first failure) – I am thinking you are trying to tell me something.  Are you pissed … Continue reading →

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