This is different. 02-23-21 UPDATE.
It’s a balmy 48 degrees in Terrell, TX. We’re headed for a high of 73. It’s shorts weather!
The daughter and I have evacuated our trailer in the Free State of Van Zandt in favor of a nice, dry motel room with running water (now that motel rooms are actually available). A dear pair of old friends, whom I have known since 1991, are footing the bill so that we can enjoy a little comfort as we wait for plumbing repairs on the trailer.
That’s another story. We found a plumber that we trust. He lives in the park, and management has used his services in the past to handle various jobs. He has promised to get to us next. When “next” will be, we have no idea.
Our plumber is currently working on his daughter’s house. Obviously, she takes priority. When I spoke to him yesterday, he had just got done doing about 14 hrs. of work on her house, and he wasn’t finished yet. Things appear to be working in a pattern that is being repeated across the state. Plumber fixes obvious leak. Pressure returns to the system, and that increased water pressure causes something else to bust. Rinse and repeat. My plumber was only half-sarcastic when he predicted that he might end up replumbing his daughter’s entire house.
No clue when he might get by to start working on our trailer, but he was hesitant to even throw out a ballpark estimate. It’s impossible to know how much is broken until he gets in there, fixes something, and then looks for the next leak. I am already aware of three, separate leaks. There are probably more.
This is a nightmare, but we extend our sincere thanks to all our friends. We are safe, dry, and sleeping in a facility with running water. We continue to be thankful for the love, prayers, emotional support, and good vibes that have been showered upon us by the DU community. Y’all are the best!
-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
This is ... amazing and touching. 02-22-21 UPDATE. https://www.democraticunderground.com/10181474282
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Appreciate the kindness.
-Laelth
-Laelth
Thank you for the kind words and thoughts.
-Laelth
Just a thought -- maybe you've tried to get a backup plumber? Then you get whoever finishes their prior work first yes? 
The story was consistent. Plumbers are happy to put us on their “list,” but none were willing to schedule a time to see us and give us a damage assessment. They’re all swamped.
-Laelth
So how many plumbers' lists did you get on?
Or, so I hope.
-Laelth
I don’t feel qualified to rip out the walls or the cabinets to find the leaks and duct tape them.
-Laelth
I will keep posting until some sense of normalcy returns. This is definitely not normal.
-Laelth
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The rest will work out with time and patience (and a few $$$ too.).
The Daughter and I are treating this like an unexpected vacation. Honestly, it feels that way.
-Laelth
Good for you. You've both earned and deserve it!
The community has been remarkable, and I am very thankful.
-Laelth