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I've been waiting since Wednesday for someone to deal with a pipe blockage. It's external but it's where every single bit of plumbing in the house flows to so until it's repaired no washing machine, no dishwashing, no bathroom sink, no shower or bath, and no flushing the toilet. I'd almost prefer it if the pipes were backing up internally because then at least I could be like "see!?!"

If the plumber doesn't turn up today I hope to god they're not looking forward to next week because I will make their lives miserable from the earliest possible moment on Monday morning.
 
Lorcan said:
I've been waiting since Wednesday for someone to deal with a pipe blockage. It's external but it's where every single bit of plumbing in the house flows to so until it's repaired no washing machine, no dishwashing, no bathroom sink, no shower or bath, and no flushing the toilet. I'd almost prefer it if the pipes were backing up internally because then at least I could be like "see!?!"

If the plumber doesn't turn up today I hope to god they're not looking forward to next week because I will make their lives miserable from the earliest possible moment on Monday morning.
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People just don’t seem to bother anymore. No one seems to rush to help you. ☹️
 
weepweeps said:
People just don’t seem to bother anymore. No one seems to rush to help you. ☹️
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Oh I dare say the guy who keeps answering the phone is a bit sick of hearing me but let's be honest, I don't care. I'm hungry and until the problem is fixed I can't eat more than a little. And by hungry, I mean hangry.
 
Piggy cage clean time, and I forgot that the clean fleece cardigan I am wearing is a hay and fur magnet. Got most of the hay off, but not the fur.
 
Finally fixed! Sort of. An external pipe needed a new fixing and I need to let that dry (so no actual flushing the toilet yet) but I'm kind of grateful it was only a loose pipe. Well. A very loose pipe, since it pretty much came off in the plumber's hands lol.

He was very apologetic, apparently the letting agents didn't tell him there was an issue until today which means they sat on it for two days 😒 but I'm also grateful it wasn't a blocked pipe which I was worried it would be.
 
Lorcan said:
Oh I dare say the guy who keeps answering the phone is a bit sick of hearing me but let's be honest, I don't care. I'm hungry and until the problem is fixed I can't eat more than a little. And by hungry, I mean hangry.
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Hope they sort it soon.
 
I know it's not funny, but what else am I supposed to do if I can't laugh?

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Has anyone else noticed that Morrisons cucumbers and romaine lettuces show signs of being frozen in transit? Every Morrisons I've been to in S Yorks has the same problem.
 
Dindypig said:
Has anyone else noticed that Morrisons cucumbers and romaine lettuces show signs of being frozen in transit? Every Morrisons I've been to in S Yorks has the same problem.
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Same problem with Aldi here. Cucumbers are slushy and horrible inside. Lettuce and corriander is brown and slushy too.
 
Maintenance work on masts. Me and my husband, mum and dad are all on 3 and due to maintenance works on the masts, the network has been down since Friday in our village :( Thankfully we can still make calls through wi fi when in the house but it's so annoying. The whole village is down if you're on EE or 3
 
Had a handyman (not to do with the landlord) out to look at the water problem. I was right, the external waste water pipe is blocked somewhere just below ground level and was almost certainly blocked when the plumber was out on Friday - but he's missed it most likely because he was out after dark so couldn't see the standing water.

He moved the washing machine so I could mop underneath it, thought I needed to mop under the fridge too but he moved it and it was dry so at least there's that. But he doesn't have a suitable plunger for the blockage because it'd need to go in at a funny angle so hat har har I still can't flush the toilet. He's said he'll get the housing association to call the letting agents, and I told him I'd be very happy to give them a call too. They're just not gonna be happy to hear from me instead.
 
Lorcan said:
Had a handyman (not to do with the landlord) out to look at the water problem. I was right, the external waste water pipe is blocked somewhere just below ground level and was almost certainly blocked when the plumber was out on Friday - but he's missed it most likely because he was out after dark so couldn't see the standing water.

He moved the washing machine so I could mop underneath it, thought I needed to mop under the fridge too but he moved it and it was dry so at least there's that. But he doesn't have a suitable plunger for the blockage because it'd need to go in at a funny angle so hat har har I still can't flush the toilet. He's said he'll get the housing association to call the letting agents, and I told him I'd be very happy to give them a call too. They're just not gonna be happy to hear from me instead.
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Nightmare! I hope you get it sorted soon
 
I have a chest infection that hurts so much :( breathing is difficult and sleep is pretty much a myth now. Feeling sorry for myself!
 
Rivervixen said:
I have a chest infection that hurts so much :( breathing is difficult and sleep is pretty much a myth now. Feeling sorry for myself!
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I’m sorry you are poorly. Take some painkillers and take it easy. It’s no fun being ill. Keep hydrated. Call the docs if things don’t improve. Hope you feel better soon.
 
Rivervixen said:
I have a chest infection that hurts so much :( breathing is difficult and sleep is pretty much a myth now. Feeling sorry for myself!
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As one who suffered badly from Bronichitis in the past (4 years clear - I'm expecting another bout any time soon) you have my sympathy.
 
Ugh, people.

Just off the phone with the letting agents about the pipes. Apparently they're now insisting it's not their problem, it's the housing associations because I'm technically not the tenant, the association is. I pointed out that they were happy to accept it was their responsibility last week, what's changed?

So he changes tack. "Have you tried Mr Muscle drain unblocker? It'll unblock anything."

I am very proud I didn't tell him to go do one (but with far less flattering words) but good lord. He'd better not try playing stupid. He's said he'll send someone out. He'd bloody better.
 
The guys came to fix my water leak outside today, dug a huge hole and found the leak(!) which took an hour at most and the rest of the time they sat in the van. Then knocked my door at 2pm and said they’d be back tomorrow to finish as had to go to another call! :yikes: So I have a nice big hole I’m hoping nothing falls in overnight as it’s really not covered properly with their crappy bit of wood!
Then got a phone call from my mum a little while ago saying my 6 year old nephew has tested positive for covid :( Yep I was with him at the wknd! :cen:
Looks like going to get my very overdue epilepsy meds which I’ve gone without for 3 days (as the pharmacy are useless) isn’t happening tomorrow now! Or Jaspy going to C@R about his lumps the day after! Got to wait for tests now! :hb:

Feeling very bad though as the two guys came in earlier, without masks on 🙈 I’ve tried calling but my local council closed at 4pm 🙄 Will have to try and ring first thing but grrrr 😖

Looks like this week is going to be a fun one! :(
 
My next flight to the UK will arrive 8 hours BEFORE the need for a Day 2 test is dropped.
So I still have to buy the test, whereas people on the next flight won't.

I know there has to be a start and end point for these things, but for the sake of a few hours it is deeply frustrating.
 
alpacasqueak said:
The guys came to fix my water leak outside today, dug a huge hole and found the leak(!) which took an hour at most and the rest of the time they sat in the van. Then knocked my door at 2pm and said they’d be back tomorrow to finish as had to go to another call! :yikes: So I have a nice big hole I’m hoping nothing falls in overnight as it’s really not covered properly with their crappy bit of wood!
Then got a phone call from my mum a little while ago saying my 6 year old nephew has tested positive for covid :( Yep I was with him at the wknd! :cen:
Looks like going to get my very overdue epilepsy meds which I’ve gone without for 3 days (as the pharmacy are useless) isn’t happening tomorrow now! Or Jaspy going to C@R about his lumps the day after! Got to wait for tests now! :hb:

Feeling very bad though as the two guys came in earlier, without masks on 🙈 I’ve tried calling but my local council closed at 4pm 🙄 Will have to try and ring first thing but grrrr 😖

Looks like this week is going to be a fun one! :(
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Sounds like a nightmare day - fingers crossed you manage to dodge the Covid :hug:
 
alpacasqueak said:
The guys came to fix my water leak outside today, dug a huge hole and found the leak(!) which took an hour at most and the rest of the time they sat in the van. Then knocked my door at 2pm and said they’d be back tomorrow to finish as had to go to another call! :yikes: So I have a nice big hole I’m hoping nothing falls in overnight as it’s really not covered properly with their crappy bit of wood!
Then got a phone call from my mum a little while ago saying my 6 year old nephew has tested positive for covid :( Yep I was with him at the wknd! :cen:
Looks like going to get my very overdue epilepsy meds which I’ve gone without for 3 days (as the pharmacy are useless) isn’t happening tomorrow now! Or Jaspy going to C@R about his lumps the day after! Got to wait for tests now! :hb:

Feeling very bad though as the two guys came in earlier, without masks on 🙈 I’ve tried calling but my local council closed at 4pm 🙄 Will have to try and ring first thing but grrrr 😖

Looks like this week is going to be a fun one! :(
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What is it with workmen and shoddy leak repair work? I'm tempted to yell at the letting agent again tomorrow morning at this rate except I know it'll get me nowhere.
 
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