clogged drains

why do they always happen sunday night?

the main bathroom's sink and the bathtub/shower drains are connected and well the clog is either right at the Y or just downstream of the Y. Once the tub backs up when you run the sink faucet the tub starts filling up. My snake is lost somewhere in the barn and I didn't think to buy an extra bottle of the chemical drain cleaner the last time this happens.

The youngest was playing in the bathroom for a while on Saturday. I'm guessing some tp or something else went down the drain that created the problem. Couple it with a house full of long haired girls and well, drain's clog. Worked with coat hanger snake (not long/strong enough) tried hot water. Filled the sink and tried plunging the tub (two plungers, one over the overfill drain and one on the bottom drain.

Going to be heading out to get some Sodium Hydroxide.

At least I could still take a shower in the basement. The house has an extra shower in the basement and while it doesn't get much use, it sure is nice to have it there.

So add the insanity of the trying to deal with the clog: me trying one of those Clif Peanut Toffee Buzz bars just before 1pm (long ballet recital to sit through), that made for a semi sleepless night. Not good, not fun.

And the ride in with the trailer, fully loaded all the way was fun. The hills seem harder than I remember, but then, the cargo is a lot heavier than it was last year when I was doing the trip on a regular basis. We stopped to watch one of the baby tankers being pushed away from the terminal by a Tug, and then steam up the bay a bit more. Perfect riding weather this morning.

This week, tomorrow and wed esp don't look good. Hopefully the rain will hold off and the TT will happen on Thursday.

The youngest really wants to go work on the SEM. Going to take some pictures of a tick or two!!!

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