New floor joists and Honey Bucket.

Last week the excavator scraped away our sewer line. This was necessary and expected, but it is a major bummer nonetheless. Even MORE of a bummer was the morning that Morgan forgot about the whole “sewer is disconnected” thing and used the toilet when his coffee took effect. Immediately aware of his mistake, he retreated to the shop to bemoan his mistake and discuss his options with buphalo. Suddenly, the sound of a flush and of water (among other things) falling out of the house… Huck had flushed the toilet. Fortunately, it’s just dirt down there; unfortunately, they do have to work down there in that dirt. Not directly on it for a few days, but, still. It’s nice and dry here in Seattle this summer, so that helps.

We used our trailer potty last week, which is fine and all, but has a limited capacity and nobody to come and suck out the black water on a regular basis, which means driving it to somewhere to dump it. Given the realities of our situation, we decided to pay for a Honey Bucket for a couple of months– our very own! Fresh and minty! Cleaned weekly! We’ve really made it, now.

Morgan actually removed the toilet from the house. No more mistakes. 

This week has been interesting. New, beefier floor joists are going in, which has meant that at various times there is no water coming in, no electricity, and no sewer. The sewer issue won’t be changing soon, but water and electricity are relatively flexible. Some of our outlets work– the fridge, for instance is being preserved– many don’t. I took a cold shower last night because the water heater didn’t get hooked back up. Invigorating!

Every day is an adventure. Thank goodness for the amazing summer we are having, it makes this all so much easier to be cheerful about.