House troubles

Over the past week or so (since the first 12" of snow), our house has suffered some major water damage from leaks. We had to cut power to James' computer work room because water was running into one of the light switches - creating a serious fire hazard. Then it started coming further across the ceiling and leaked on his personal computer desk and our TV and everything. It's been a disaster. At one point - Red went to his crate and wouldn't come out. I couldn't understand it and finally coaxed him out 10 minutes later.

We've spent the last couple nights moving computer desks and computer stuff to the spare bedroom and basement, and preparing to tear the wall out. The insurance company is going to cover it but its been a big pain, and its only going to get worse as everything is torn out.

Red has been "helping" by following us from room to room as we move stuff, and standing in our way as we try to walk by. And today when some work guys came out to try to stop any further water damage to the house, he excitedly greeted them with a wagging nub and hand licks. The guys were here working for a good 3 hours or so, ripping out the ceilig and parts of the wall, and we had to keep Red away because he just wanted to watch them and what they were doing. He hasn't slept all day and now doesn't want to nap in the computer room because of all the noisy blowers and dehumidifiers that are in here.

And we can't even go out for a walk because its been too cold with the windchill - below zero. But hopefully tomorrow and the next day will be a bit warmer for us. Another good thing is that we will be attending training class this Saturday and next Saturday so that wll give Red some time to get out of the house as well.

ah... the joys of homeownership!