H2no

My work-morning routine generally involves the toilet, followed by turning on the shower. I probably actually wake up in the shower itself.

This morning, I flush the toilet, and a small part of my brain thinks, "Huh. I don't think it's refilling." A moment later, the rest of my brain realizes, "Crap. The shower isn't turning on." Amazing how quick the brain can wake up then. Alternate action plans come to mind. Outside water valve open: check. Other faucets also dry: check. Do I wake up Dan? Not yet. Spider-web fille, in-ground streetside water meter: checked (ew). Call the water company: voicemail. (For the record: three hours later and no call back from the "press 1 for emergency service" line, unless they called just after I left for work.) Consider going to the gym for a shower on the way to work. Do I dress for work and THEN go to the gym? Ew, no. About the time I decide to go find sweat pants for trip to the gym, and what to pack to wear for work, I hear the toilet bowl filling. Ladies and gentlemen, we have water. All resolved by the time Dan got up at 7:25.

I figure that when I get home, I'll find a note on the front door advising us to boil our water for the next couple of days because of a water main break. We get these about once a year or so. Of course, had I not woken up earlier than normal, I would not have even noticed. Further proof that it SO does not pay to get up early.