[honeychile]

I've had two sets of firemen here since my last post. There are two problems: first, since this house was basically locked up for the better part of six year (while I was helping my mama), the carbon monoxide from the hot water heater has been building up - you should have heard the alarms that the firemen have! Also, there are a lot of trees in the neighborhood (I had 13 taken out of my yard when I moved here), and that's what is probably backing up the sewer - which could lead to sewer gas.

They shut off the hot water (I'll most likely need a new tank), and have all of the windows open to air out the house, so I'll be here, making sure all is well. That way, I can schedule someone for Monday, and not get the weekend emergency charges! Oh, I'm not to cook, (except the microwave, and not until tomorrow). My mother made me get the carbon monoxide detector, so I'm feeling as if she is still protecting me! No wonder the little dog & I have been so tired lately!

Thank you all - I wouldn't have thought to call the Fire Department. You possibly saved my life! (and the little dog's, too!)