Ahhh yes, kitchen pipes are frozen - I’m guessing I didn’t let the hot water faucet drip quite enough - completely preventable.
There’s been a heater blowing under the dishwasher to keep the water supply line as warm as possible - when it freezes the repair is almost as much as a new dishwasher (yep-been there more than once.) Fingers crossed that won’t happen this time.
Off to warm up the kitchen! So on this frosty Wednesday morning,
this is what I see,
this is where I’m sitting,
Oh, it could be much worse!
So I’ll just spend the day in the kitchen keeping an eye on things - I’ve been wanting to test making homemade Pop-tarts®️ to sell in the “not-shop” - this seems like as good a day as any to try.
In the meantime, I’m thinking it’s perfectly acceptable to have a s’more for breakfast; what do you think?
Oh bummer on the frozen pipes! I hope the dishwasher line doesn't freeze. We've been wicked cold too... -30º to -40º windchills...actual temps of -25º. Thankfully, it is warming enough today to bring snow (not thankful for the snow, but that it's actually warm enough again to snow.) And, finally, after almost 2 weeks (3 service calls and 3 different technicians), my heat is again working properly. It.feels.SOOOO.GOOD! But your lovely fireplace and your perch beside it looks so cozy and definitely more picturesque. And, yes...yes, I believe it is definitely acceptable to have a s'more breakfast. I had shortbread cookies topped with wonderful Belgian chocolate.... ;-) Stay warm, stay cozy, my friend. ~Robin~
ReplyDeleteOh my word Robin - actual temps of -25! Is it always like that in winter there? So so glad you have heat - what a nightmare of a worry with temps and windchills like those. It may be picturesque but it’s not really warm unless I’m sitting in front of the fire - needless to say not much is getting done today. Giving myself grace - right?! I’m going to try making those Pop-tarts now - maybe a little movement will warm me up - dancing in the kitchen perhaps? Grabbing my headphones! Oh, and your breakfast sounds spot on for a snowy day - great minds, as they say! Curl up in all that warmth with a good book until you doze off - perfection.
Deletetasty breakfast lol.
ReplyDeletestay warm we are brutal cold also the fireplace feels lovely in the eveyings.
Cathy
Hee hee - the joy of being adults, eat what we want!! The fireplace is wonderful, it would be so nice to have one in our family room, but it’s just not big enough for that. The water just came back on - whee ha! Sounds like you’re terrifically cozy, you keep warm as well - s’more’s anyone?
DeleteOh my word. I don’t know how y’all do it with those frigid temps. We are complaining about having overnight temps in the teens. So grateful for our fireplace.
ReplyDeleteHeck yeah, whatever food comforts you during this brutal winter.
Sending you and your readers a warm hug! daisy
Thanks Daisy! It’s not usually this cold - I read that Robin is at -25 in Wisconsin! Remind me about this when I’m complaining during summer’s heat and humidity. Nothing like 5 kittens and Bailey to keep me warm!
DeleteIt was -15 with windchill here yesterday. Right now we are having a heat wave of 18. Keeping our fireplace going at night as well. Stay warm. Spring is around the corner...I hope anyway. Janice
ReplyDeleteHeat wave indeed! I just thought - it’s been so cold there, do folks go ice skating on the water near you - has it frozen safely enough to skate? That would be a treat to see and enjoy!
DeleteOh no! I hope the frozen pipes don't cause any damage. Stay by the fire and keep warm, Mary.
ReplyDeleteIt's nowhere near as cold here, but we have a storm arriving overnight. I'm as prepared as I can be. Blankets, torches and candles at the ready. Xx
Hi Jules, maybe it will be frosty enough that School will cancel and you’ll have to stay home from work – does that happen in winter there?! Snow days were always one of my favorites. – Jammie’s on, cinnamon rolls, movies, snow ice cream – the best! The pipes thawed out after 11 hours-with no damage so I’m very grateful. it sounds like you’re perfectly prepared – enjoy some hot chocolate and maybe popcorn - it will be a fun, mother daughter camp out! Keep me posted - be warm and safe.
DeleteOh, frozen pipes......how much I dislike for anything to freeze up! Your home looks so cozy and warm! Wishing you warmer days ahead! Stay warm!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the warm wishes – the pipes were only frozen 12 hours and no damage, happy dance here! This week is supposed to be near 50 – it’s a crazy winter!
DeleteAh, the early morning wake-up call from that "third eye"—it sounds like you were right on the money with your intuition! Frozen pipes are never fun, especially when they lead to costly repairs. Here's hoping the heater does its job and saves you from another dishwasher disaster. Fingers crossed! I’m sure the kitchen will warm up soon enough, and hopefully, the rest of the day will be a bit smoother. Stay cosy, and may your pipes thaw quickly!
ReplyDeleteHi Melody, yes, the heater did the job and there was no damage-yay! The weather in our part of the country has been crazy – anywhere from -20 and absolutely bitter, and then there are predictions near 50° for next week. Thanks for the good wishes, hope the weather is good where you are and that we’ll all welcome February the warm and comfortable!!
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