How to Survive Life in the Suburbs

Toxic Clog

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What not to do when your sink explodes!

*Think that one measly bottle of Liquid Plumber is going to fix what is clearly a king size clog.

*Attempt to “help” the Liquid Plumber with the plunger. MMM Vile Back splash.

*Ask Hubby to bring home Industrial Strength Drano from work.

*Supervise as Hubby adds Industrial Strength Drano to science project that used to be your kitchen sink.

*Gather the kids and run like hell when the serene “That means it’s working.” bubbling turns into a fog filled cloud of toxic waste.

*Keep said children occupied outside as you test your lung capacity and hold your breath as long as possible while cranking open every window in the house.

*Panic as Hubby asks you to run water in bathroom because that tingling feeling on his arm is beginning to escalate into an uncomfortable burning sensation.

*Get the man some gloves.

*And a bucket.

*Let the hero drain the pipes himself. Take the kids out. One of you must survive to raise the children!

*Come home hours later to find a Coughing Hubby, clogged sink, oh and a cracked pipe.

*Call the bloody plumber like you should have in the first place.

    • Comments

    1. ModernMom: Just a very brief stopover to say many thanks for becoming a follower. I’ve done likewise – and added yrs to my favourite blogs list as well!
      Great to “meet” you & will pop back again soon!

      xN

    2. That is so funny. I have an issue with loads of pasta put down the disposal. So.Gross.I.Cant.Stand.It.

    7. Toxic Fumes!? Not good. But I loved your valiant escape crying out “well, someone must be around to take care of the children!” I commend you for your heroic act! Ha! Ha!

      P.S. That Drano is nasty stuff. Whew!

    10. yep – can picture it. Nice to know someone else has this type of life too!!!

      First good giggle of the day – thank you, appreciate it x

    13. Hi! Just popped by to say love yr blog too!

      Had very same problem this Sunday. Wanted to call plumber (despite holiday weekend extra charge) but partner knew better. Left him with Liquid Plumber and plunger and overwhelming self confidence in superior DIY skills. Returned 2hrs later: one OVERFLOWING blocked sink PLUS one sheepish-looking partner. On phone to emergency call-out service!
      Nora
      btw Commented back to you at mine.