WHAARRRGLEBAARRRGLEWHAARRRGLEBAARRRGLEWHAARRRGLEBAARRRGLE
Thats my best transcription of the noise emanating from my stomach.
In the process of clearing away the raw sewage in the basement, it appears I've picked up a wicked tummy bug. I don't even want to think how that happened, but the pipes are cleared and this whole mess is over with, which is a huge relief.
In the end, we called a plumber out. It cost about $70 to rent a pipe snake for the day from Home Depot and this guy did the whole shebang for $125. The extra $55 saved me a ton of work and potential plumbing damage, so it was definitely worth it. We got some added amusement/embarassment as well, as the snake came back with a pair of pantyhose wrapped 'round the end. I'm guessing they belong to the previous owner...
With the pipes de-hosed, the girlfriend and I set to washing away the raw sewage that had seeped in, and this is where I believe my delicate little digestive tract became infested. We were careful, but obviously not careful enough. Yuck!
So I spent this wild New Years Eve taking shots...
... of Pepto Bismol and was in bed at around 7 PM.
I did come up with a list of resolutions though. Here it goes:
1. Blog more - I need to set aside some time to update more frequently, which should be easier with my new camera.
2. Exercise and eat well - I was in tip-top shape this spring, but have let myself go a bit. Time to get toned and back down to 138 pounds.
3. Take a vacation - I never get a damn vacation.
4. Get to sleep earlier - Lots of rest will make all of these other resolutions much easier.
5. Finish the projects I've started - I've got so much to do that it's a bit overwhelming.
Anyway, I hope you all had a great end to 2011 and good luck in 2012!
Glad you called a plumber. I had a backup like that when I was in my 20s and living in a one-bedroom apartment (with no basement). I put big flowerpots underneath the legs of my furniture to get it out of harm's way, packed a bag and went to a hotel. I was renting, and it was somebody else's cleanup problem. It was still pretty disconcerting! Hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteOh man. Sorry to hear about the plumbing problems...both of them. I was really hopring you and the little lady could join us New Years Eve. Eh, we'll get together soon.
ReplyDeletesorry to hear that..and hope u feel better soon..take care and a very happy new year...hope allz well this year
ReplyDeleteDana - Luckily it was in the basement and we have a sloped floor, so nothing was damaged ... just a little bit gross smelling down there now. Nothing a little bleach and air fresheners won't fix.
ReplyDeleteMr Mod - Yea, we've been having a good run of luck here. Sorry we had to miss New Years Eve. We'll have to get together soon.
Sudha - Feeling much better now. Hope the new year treats you well.