Water, Water Everywhere- and None That I Wanna Drink.... Yuck

Im usually a positive person................ But I have been more than frustrated with the City of Cleveland Water Department and Maintenence.. Anywho- about 3 weeks ago, (yes thats right-3 weeks) in our terribly dead grass that is thirsting so much for rain and crunches when you walk on it I found a patch of grass about the size of a quarter that was awfully green by the mailbox. Abner and I investigated this little patch and immedately called the ole faithful hubby-who said we probably had a water pipe leaking. To make a very long story shortened: calling Rickey turned into calling our landlord David (who is so awesome and helps like non other), which turned into the City making a stop to our house to dig a mini-hole, flag, and spraypaint all kinds of arrows and lines across trees and in our yard... They told us that it was a main city pipe that was leaking and although it wouldnt effect our water line or system, "It might effect some others on down the road".. Well that didnt sound good... Anywho.. THREE WEEKS LATER the little mini-hole was leaking profusely and becoming not only an eyesore in my yard, but made me (the worrier) worry about my neighbors water lines.. So after many calls, filings some kind of report and work order a couple times and finally begging them to come fix it for THREE WEEKS.. I came home to this sight this morning......

Needless to say, Abner really enjoyed watching the men work and especially the bulldozer that was (and still is) parked in the yard. The "mini hole" turned into a gigantic 7 foot deep, 10x10 massive crater that looks like we have started our own "Noland National Geographic Excavaction Project". I think the most exciting part of the day was when someone came to the door and said "Ma'am, if this here thing might blow, there could be a waterfall going in the air and the whole dang street'll flood-as well as your house. So I'mite have to ask you and your little dog to be escorted somewhere, only if that happens"....... Little dog, eh? COMFORTING....... Sometimes you can only laugh, I know, but if I dont blog for a few weeks from here on out- just know I fell into the new large swimming pool thats next to my mailbox. Thank you city of Cleveland! :)

Avec tout mon couer,
Lace