We had a very exciting weekend! Saturday night lightening struck one of our trees in the yard and then traveled to the gas, sewer, and water lines. There was a very large explosion (along with a large fire ball) that shook the entire house. I guess it was heard all over town. We, along with everyone else on and around our block had to evacuate for the night while they worked on the broken gas line. Fumes were very strong. We stayed with Bill and Bev. We were not able to get back into our home until Sunday morning. Gas and electric were turned back on, but we did not have any water pressure. Water dept. came out to evaluate it and decided that they were not going to pay for overtime to fix it on a Sunday since we were the only ones on the block with no water. So had to take our clothes to Bill and Bev's and shower and get ready for meeting there.
Today (Monday) they have been working on the water pipes all day. I guess it is a lot worse than they expected. Hope it will be fixed by evening, but not holding my breathe. This morning the kids went to the neighbors to take their showers before school.
our poor tree that got hit
Allen pointing into the hole in our driveway
This is where the sewer and gas lines exploded and blew up the road. They have fixed the lines and have put a temporary patch on the road.
our driveway with a big hole at the end of it!
The hole in our driveway
another picture of the water dept. digging the hole in our driveway
3 comments:
If I hadn't read this post, I would never have known that such an explosion could happen just from lightening striking a tree. That is scary. So glad the house didn't blow up or something. shudder
Nice to hear from you again!
I see your post! Glad you're back at it. :)
I never heard of such a thing happening either. Too much excitement close to home!
Yeahhhh welcome back!! =) However I can't say anything, I haven't posted anything since Dec!!! Yikes!! Welcome back though --- nice hole in the yard!!! Hope you guys are all doing well!!
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