Grumpy, are you staying warm?

[Grumpy Goat]

Hello Wayne, how is the weather in Houston treating you?
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Ron - thanks for asking. We have been trying to cope with the situation as best we can.

Unlike the 1.3M+ people in our area without power, we have not lost power yet in my house (thank God) but I have had no water since waking up on Monday morning. This was due to a busted length of pipe outside, connected to my water softener. That length was not insulated and I simply forgot to check it prior to this weather event. We also neglected to fill the tub(s) with water prior so on Monday we had to buy bottled water, and yesterday we were able to go to my daughter's office nearby to refill about 12 gallons.

Today it is warmer that yesterday and the day before but there is precipitation which at the moment is light freezing rain meaning that getting around for everyone is a challenge. I do have a plumber scheduled to come ASAP today but that is depending on driving conditions. Then another system is supposed to be coming through tonight to freeze us up again through Thursday and possibly Friday. Complete relief is not expected until Saturday. Meanwhile next week Thursday we are expected to hit an equally ridiculous 76 deg.F.

What a place!