Brutally Cold!
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restomanYesterday was miserably cold, with the temperature never getting above zero, but this morning was brutally cold. The temperature at Syracuse's airport was 20 degrees below zero (-28 C), and that wasn't taking the wind chill effect into account. In spite of the cold, I drove to a stamp show. I didn't stay long. Attendance at the show was sparse. Many people, both buyers and dealers stayed home because of the bitter cold.
The pipes froze in 3 of the apartments that I rent out. John, Mark and I spent some time trying to thaw out pipes with a heat gun, with only mixed success. Hopefully, tomorrow's predicted warmer weather will help thaw the pipes that we couldn't.
The clear air and bright sun made for good picture taking, but I didn't want to be outside any longer than necessary.
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This is the house across the street from mine. We restored it 2 years ago.
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This house is also across the street from mine. It was built in 1870 and has wonderful carved details on the front doors.
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Josh pets Lily, as she takes a momentary break from her game of "Bathmat".
:-)
The pipes froze in 3 of the apartments that I rent out. John, Mark and I spent some time trying to thaw out pipes with a heat gun, with only mixed success. Hopefully, tomorrow's predicted warmer weather will help thaw the pipes that we couldn't.
The clear air and bright sun made for good picture taking, but I didn't want to be outside any longer than necessary.
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This is the house across the street from mine. We restored it 2 years ago.
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This house is also across the street from mine. It was built in 1870 and has wonderful carved details on the front doors.
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Josh pets Lily, as she takes a momentary break from her game of "Bathmat".
:-)
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Date: 2016-02-15 02:42 am (UTC)The caution tape and padlock on the 1870 house gives me pause...
"Bathmat" gives me paws!
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Date: 2016-02-15 05:15 am (UTC)You're very observant! That house has been in foreclosure for the past 3 years. The bank put the padlock on it when the last tenants moved out. Two weeks ago, there was a flurry of activity there as a roofing crew arrived with a bucket truck. They had the bucket truck parked out front surrounded by caution tape, as they worked on a new roof. Apparently the bank is getting ready to sell it. I will look into buying the place from the bank.
:-) Lily looked so cute running around with the bathmat. I had to get a picture, even though this is a game she plays often.
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Date: 2016-02-15 03:02 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2016-02-15 05:20 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2016-02-15 08:10 am (UTC)And the 1870 looks wonderful. Old and solid.
Bless Lily!
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Date: 2016-02-16 05:38 am (UTC)The 1870 house is in pretty good shape. Three years of being empty hasn't done it much harm.
Lily can be adorable at times. :-)
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Date: 2016-02-16 07:48 am (UTC)Hopefully that's one property the city won't demolish!
She's a real cutie!
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Date: 2016-02-15 01:10 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2016-02-16 05:44 am (UTC)My crew attacked the 3 frozen pipes again today using heat guns. They thawed 2 of the 3 pipes. One is still frozen.
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Date: 2016-02-16 08:21 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2016-02-15 01:34 pm (UTC)Very cool doors in that second picture. :)
Been cold here, but now they are talking rain for Friday. UGH........
Hugs, Jon
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Date: 2016-02-16 05:49 am (UTC)I like those doors too! :-)
Here they are predicting heavy snow tonight, turning to rain by morning. Tomorrow is going to be a cold, wet mess!
:-(
*Hugs*
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Date: 2016-02-16 08:50 am (UTC)Ugh...
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Date: 2016-02-16 05:53 am (UTC)Remember, I lived for over a dozen years in a house built in 1872.
Sorry about the frozen pipes.
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Date: 2016-02-16 06:19 am (UTC):-)
IMHO, the older houses have so much more personality and charm than newer ones. I love living in a house with character and history!
Thanks, it is a temporary problem. Hopefully no leaks will result.
*crosses fingers*