We waited for the January thaw that didn't come. Instead, we got more snow dumped on us every day. And now we're getting a ... February thaw, which is turning all that snow into little lakes scattered around the property.
The 2 sump pumps in the basement have been working non-stop all week. I used to be afraid of the sump pumps - the surprise of them turning on without warning at any time of the day or night, the sound of the water swishing its way across the basement as it headed for the drainspout... But today I realize that now I love my sump pumps.
Once it seemed a bit scary to see the concrete holes in the floor (slightly slimy and pretty rustic), but now the simple elegance fills me with confidence - our basement remains fortified! As soon as the water fills up the hole where the sump pump sits, the float triggers the pump and over the next couple of minutes the pump removes all possibility of flooding danger. And the best part about the sump pump is that it does its job without me having to remind it - without me having to turn it on or off (unlike the heating element around the laundry outspout!)
I'm not sure how much energy my little warriors draw, but it's pretty great to walk into a dry basement (grateful to only have to be worrying about the bat which we haven't found yet).
And HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HAYDEN... the smartest, most loving 4 yr. old that an aunt could wish for.
1 comment:
Well done, darlin'! I look forward to following this journey of yours. xoxo
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