Playground is finished with great drain

It wasn't what I had pictured, but my playground is looking great.  We have put in a drain, filled in with cushion for the kids and now for the paint. 

Broken pipes under the concrete

digging up the pipe

see the damage

the repairs and new pipe

At our apartments in Texas, we had a leak under the concrete.  I didn't think pipes under the concrete would break.  Well, $7000 later we saw that it was old galvenized pipe and whenever we snaked the pipe because of a clog, we were getting holes in the pipe.  It was crazy and messy.  We have fought with this problem for years.  I am so glad it is finally taken care of.  This was not a do it yourself job, I'm glad we got a plumber.

More drainage proplems - Playground

Before picture, the water is washing away the hill

What I want it to look like

I believe this will be the answer

or this

We have apartments in Texas.  The insurance company needs us to fix-up the playground.  I can't blame them, it needs painting and such.  One problem is the drainage.  So we went to Lowes and have the fix, good thing there are Lowe's almost everywhere.  Now the problem is getting the repair guys to see me vision, I live 1000 miles away. I would like to drain pipe to flow into the drain.  We can purchase the material at very little cost and believe we can make it work.  Hopefully this will work and we won't have any more problems.  After we have this done, then there is the bark or fill for cushion and the painting.  No problem Right?  We'll let you know.

Fixing the leaks

Bry putting the window

This is a repair - paint needs to be done to complete the project

Good Luck - this leak stays outside!!

Adding the sealant - we had four windows to repair.

Taking out the ruined sheetrock and gross insulation - should be done soon.

Water leaking everywhere

We have had three water leaks this month.  Fortunately Bry and Phil have had the time to work on them.  The duplex had water running down an inside wall, the sheetrock was removed and Bry found that the leak was from the roof.  Patching a roof and redoing the wall makes for a long day.

Next we found leaks at my mothers home that were all coming from the outside.  It seems the windows were not sealed well and know it's showing in the sheetrock.  Once again with the help of the handimen and Lowes, we have been working to repair all that.  Bry used a cement sealant and a lot of caulk to get his work done.

The Cost of a Dog

The final product - almost $1000. now we have to worry about getting the stitches out.

Before - Great Dog

I think he's worth it :)

How much should one pay for a Vet vs. how much are a emotions worth.  Katie's beautiful dog has gone to the Vet for a bump on his nose.  He is almost 9 years old.  The approximate cost's going in $300 for the cleaning of teeth, add the meds to but him asleep and now $12. a minute to dig out the bump.  The bump was too hard to biopsy.  I believe she will be into this over $800.  This is a hard choice to make - it's just an old dog but emotions, pressure and I think society tells us we need to save lives at all costs.  It will be a charge card - adding to debt and pressure of regular life.  How can we separate ourselves and realize how much is too much - in our hearts.  We already know it's too much in our brains.

Reason for the Blog

I've decided that a blog would be a great way to show how crazy my family's life is.  I have often been told I should be writing down our experiences because some are funny, some are heartwarming and many are just plain bad luck.  During the blog I will tell old stories and add new ones.  This will also be a great way for all family and friends to see what our family is up too.  I hope to leave it open to show others that everyone has craziness in their household.