The power went out.

[The Village Idiot]

Power went out in the night.

It was about, say 16 degrees. f.

That is quite cold, probably the coldest I have ever seen Texas. They say it could reach 11 tonight. dang. Wind chill could hit 0.

This is North Texas we're talking about!

Woke up, it was dark. Sister was trying to call the Oncor people and got an automated outage reporting system. She was calling it all morning and apparently it never actually recorded her reports. She finally got a hold of a human around 8 or so this morning. They sent a crew and around 10:15 the power was restored. *applause*

Dang its cold. heh.

[Alpha Mare]

36 here in South Texas. 

[Chris]

My power went out last night around 9pm.  I thought it was out for good, but I flipped all of my breakers and it came back on.

Still sucked, though.  I can't find my phone.

[The Village Idiot]

My power went out last night around 9pm.  I thought it was out for good, but I flipped all of my breakers and it came back on.

Still sucked, though.

They had to replace the transformer.

[NHSparky]

Ice storm.  7 days.  No hot water.  No laundry.  Generator only.

That was a hoot.

[The Village Idiot]

Ice storm.  7 days.  No hot water.  No laundry.  Generator only.

That was a hoot.

I could have used a generator this morning.

[Thor]

Non Texans need to bear in mind that the older homes here (through the 80s) are 2x4 construction. While this type of construction is fine for the NORMAL Texas weather, it doesn't  do very well below 20°F. We had a line to the kitchen sink freeze up last night because it's on an outside wall. Fortunately, nothing burst. A box fan, the relocation of a space heater (oil filled), some time and it's now thawed out. When the temps get back into the normal range and provided the adequate funds, I intend on replacing some stuff, adding extra insulation, tyvek wrap, and new siding.

[BEG]

I wonder if the people who bought our house are having trouble with the pool.  It has a freeze deal on the pump but if the power goes out it wont come on.  I hope the pipes don't burst.  

[The Village Idiot]

I wonder if the people who bought our house is having trouble with the pool.  It has a freeze deal on the pump but if the power goes out it wont come on.  I hope the pipes don't burst. 

Isn't the law something like 30 days and your scot free? no returns.

[BEG]

Isn't the law something like 30 days and your scot free? no returns.

LOL I don't know, I wasn't thinking about that.  I just hope that it doesn't screw it up. 

[The Village Idiot]

LOL I don't know, I wasn't thinking about that.  I just hope that it doesn't screw it up. 

I do not think I ever recall it getting this cold in North Texas before. They say 11 is possible tonight.

[The Village Idiot]

It was also the first test of a new blanket. It was an abject failure. I need a new one again. A much thicker one.

[Thor]

I do not think I ever recall it getting this cold in North Texas before. They say 11 is possible tonight.

I do. I remember back to the early 70s when it would get this cold. While it didn't happen often, it did happen.

[NHSparky]

Isn't the law something like 30 days and your scot free? no returns.

Depends on if there was a home warranty included...there was one when I bought/sold the place in CA.  Seller typically pays for it.

[The Village Idiot]

Depends on if there was a home warranty included...there was one when I bought/sold the place in CA.  Seller typically pays for it.

I thought they had passed a "lemon" law that gives a buyer 30 days to change their mind.

[NHSparky]

I thought they had passed a "lemon" law that gives a buyer 30 days to change their mind.

On a house?  No way in hell.  Once escrow is closed, that's IT.  If something goes wrong with the house, it's yours--which is why I was surprised that the seller didn't include a home warranty on the house here when I bought it.

[The Village Idiot]

On a house?  No way in hell.  Once escrow is closed, that's IT.  If something goes wrong with the house, it's yours--which is why I was surprised that the seller didn't include a home warranty on the house here when I bought it.

right. I don't know where I got that idea.

[NHSparky]

right. I don't know where I got that idea.

And even on cars there typically isn't a "cooling off" period anymore.

[Thor]

On a house?  No way in hell.  Once escrow is closed, that's IT.  If something goes wrong with the house, it's yours--which is why I was surprised that the seller didn't include a home warranty on the house here when I bought it.

In MN, there IS a 72 hour right of rescission. Most people won't because they close, they move in, et voila, done deal. Who in their right mind would want to move in, not even get settled and move out?? I have seen Realtors & sellers get sued over problems with a home.

[Chris]

I've never heard anyone describe a blanket as an "abject failure".  Musta been pretty cold.

I turn the heat off when I leave for work so I'm not burning up a bunch of money; it's usually about 50° when I get home.  My thermometer says 17° outside now... I was a zombie in the grocery store.  My brain was frozen and I had no idea what I wanted for dinner.  The only thing I knew was that I went in there for more beer.

[The Village Idiot]

I've never heard anyone describe a blanket as an "abject failure".  Musta been pretty cold.

Thats no blanket, thats what they make frail old womens sweaters from. That stuff was thin, I should have at least opened the package, zipper, and felt it. Its supposed to be as low as 11 tonight! Can we shoot, hypothetically speaking, Al Gore for this? So yes, I dug the old blanket out from the closet the one with stuffing pouring out of 6 rips the dog made and was a lot warmer from that. Picking that blanket and buying it was the abject failure.

The power better not go out again! Dang!

[Chris]

I feel your pain.  Sort of.

I got stuck at my brother's place once.  He was not prepared for any overnight guests and his roomate's waterbed had sprung a leak so the couch was already taken.  I ended up sleeping on a wooden floor with a single, light bedsheet for cover.  It was lousy.

[NHSparky]

In MN, there IS a 72 hour right of rescission. Most people won't because they close, they move in, et voila, done deal. Who in their right mind would want to move in, not even get settled and move out?? I have seen Realtors & sellers get sued over problems with a home.

But there are also so many other steps prior to closing escrow such as the home inspection, appraisal, etc.

About the only way realtors or sellers get sued anymore is if they grossly misrepresent the property or its condition.  Even if there is an issue, almost every state requires some form of arbitration first.

[Thor]

But there are also so many other steps prior to closing escrow such as the home inspection, appraisal, etc.

About the only way realtors or sellers get sued anymore is if they grossly misrepresent the property or its condition.  Even if there is an issue, almost every state requires some form of arbitration first.

Arbitration depends on the buyer and seller, I believe. It's a choice made during closing. (It's typically the cheaper way to resolve problems) As far as Realtors or sellers getting sued, you need to remember that we live in a very litigious country. People sue for the smallest of things. My ex-wife got sued (she is a Broker/ Agent) once because the sellers allowed someone to move in before closing. During this time, the buyer made significant structural changes to the house. For some dumbass reason, the buyer turned around and sued both my ex and the seller because the house wasn't up to code or something. Anyways, it turns out that the problems that the buyer was suing for were directly attributed to the changes the buyer made in the house. It was really a stupid deal and the buyer got their ass chewed by the judge, but shit like that does happen. As far as home inspections, some people choose to do it themselves or even choose to not even have one.

[NHSparky]

As far as home inspections, some people choose to do it themselves or even choose to not even have one.

Then they're fuggin idiots if they don't--even on a new house.  Hell, ESPECIALLY on a new house.

And dear mod, might be time to split this one off...lol.