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Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship

This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.

Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.

Thursday, February 18, 2021

Opus 2021-093: Should-a-Beens: Location, Location, Location

I wrote about the Big Freeze Out.  Part of the adventure was talking to the repair men trying to get the water running on our hill.  They finally showed up and we walked over to see what the diagnosis was.  I asked if they knew the problem or were still trying to figure it out.  They knew what was wrong.  The line that transports the water from the well to the tower was frozen solid.  This was at least the second day they had been aware of the problem and they were hoping that above freezing temperatures would make a difference.  While we stood there we heard what sounded like falling water in a big drum and realized that things were beginning to improve.  Before we left they had the water flowing into the tank again.  They said 2-5 hours.  

In looking at the situation my son asked why they had put the feeder pipe outside where it could be frozen instead of down the middle like they would in cold climates.  They had no answer.  I also asked why the feeder pipe was on the west side where it would only get the evening sun when, if it were on the south it would get sun all day.  They had no answer.  All we could come up with is that Texas may be tough but they don’t know how to deal with the cold.  They could not imagine it would ever get so cold that an exposed pipe would be a problem.  I am wondering if the Alamo had been attacked by a blizzard instead of Santa Ana the Texans would have surrendered.

We need more refugees from the frozen states and fewer from California.

And as I mentioned a few days ago, the previous owner had lived here 30 years without realizing he didn’t have auxiliary heat.

Let’s hope Texas can live and learn.  

homo unius libri

4 comments:

  1. Some folks just don't think. Notice my post on the problem.

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    1. I would say most people don't think most of the time. I would also say I resemble that remark.

      Grace and peace

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  2. I can't help at all with the water problem, but if you have no electric power check out BounderyBulbs.com...They have lightbulbs that give light during power outages. I live in Illinois and we often have no power due to various weather that comes through here...I have 6 of their bulbs and rely on them faithfully...they are fantastic and no worries about lighting candles anymore...We are used to freezing here, it's been 0 to -9 for the last week with 10 inches of snow where I am...my only problem is my automatic garage door is frozen so I must open it manually...being a 77 yr. old lady takes some huffing and puffing but I get it done..Thankfully, next week we are supposed to reach the high 20's so it will be time to call the garage repair guys for help. Take care and stay warm. Better weather is coming soon!

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    1. Ah, yes, the balmy 20's. It is always amazing how relative problems are. What we call massive suffering is normal for you. If you really wants some laughs watch Texans try to drive in the snow.

      Grace and peace

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