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Maya 
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Posted: 05 May 2008 at 12:11am |
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OK so life just got really interesting...
A couple of hours ago I heard a loud bang and assumed it was Willie going to the toilet or something so ignored it. Then I got up to go to the bathroom, and stepped in a puddle on the kitchen floor. Looked up and two of the beams in the ceiling are cracked and sagging, as is the gib board. So I rang the land lady, who rang her insurance company, who said to ring the fire brigade.
So, feeling like an idiot, I rang the Fire Brigade. They arrived. Fireman takes one look at the ceiling and says "oh no, I don't like the look of that, that roof is going to collapse."
They went up in the ceiling, apparently all the wiring is shot to buggery and there's been repairs done that the fireman described as "suss".
So they have ordered us out of the house. Tonight. Apparently it's not safe. He said there's only a 10% chance that it will collapse tonight, but he's not comfortable with us staying here. So now just waiting on the insurance company to let us know what motel to go to. Of course the kids are all asleep, completely oblivious, so now I have to get them all up and drag them out in the cold and the wet. Nice!
And to top it off, the fire brigade say the roof is shot and the whole house needs reroofing. Nice! As if that wouldn't be a PITA at the best of the times, factor in the three small kids and being 30 weeks pregnant and it's a freaking disaster!
I have to laugh, what else can I do?!
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Kels
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Posted: 05 May 2008 at 12:22am |
OMGosh you poor thing.
Thankgoodness It hasnt come down on you guys tho. Hmmm maybe you will get an extended stay at the motel while they reroof. Ooo they may even service the room everyday NICE...
Awww im just trying to mentions some positives.
Big hugs hun cant be fun getting the kidlets up at this hour.
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Kels
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Posted: 05 May 2008 at 12:24am |
Now its reminding me of the Home and Away diner and that collasping. Now im really thankful your house didnt end up like that
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Posted: 05 May 2008 at 6:06am |
Oh no Emma!  As Kels said, lucky it didn't collapse with you guys all in there! Bugger about having to wake all the kids up (and Willie) while they're sleeping, but a neat little adventure for them 
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Posted: 05 May 2008 at 6:28am |
hooly mooy thankg od you hread the crack and got up bighugs hun 
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Posted: 05 May 2008 at 7:32am |
oh dear that is suckky especially at this time of the year and winter seems to hit full on ..... hope it get sorted quickly for you 
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lizzle
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Posted: 05 May 2008 at 7:37am |
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suck. would offer my house but probably a bit far for Willie to commute from. Hope everything gets sorted -
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Posted: 05 May 2008 at 7:58am |
oh that sucks:( ! 
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Posted: 05 May 2008 at 7:59am |
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hope you get a nice luxurious motel to stay in!!!
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Glow
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Posted: 05 May 2008 at 8:18am |
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Major PITA!!!!
Hope it all gets sorted for you asap
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Andie
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Posted: 05 May 2008 at 8:52am |
Ah Emma, what a monster-PITA! And so very Home & Away at that. Thank God you heard those bangs to start with. Man, NZ houses are so shonky it's rediculous!! Let us know how you're getting on in the Motel, chick. I hope there's a big unit available! With of course, a dishwasher, dryer, elec blankets, SKY, decent coffee (I can't believe there's still places that don't have it... cretans), and a hoarde of take-out places nearby that are keen to deliver free of charge!
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Posted: 05 May 2008 at 9:02am |
Oh Emma, you poor things. Hope you all got settled into a nice motel somewhere, and they can sort out the roof ASAP!!
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Posted: 05 May 2008 at 9:06am |
Oh no! I hope you guys are in a nice motel now ... what a time for it all to happen, middle of the night! 
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Posted: 05 May 2008 at 9:49am |
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Holy cr@p! I can't believe that!!! I hope you weren't up for too long and have managed to get back to sleep ok.
Your landlord has got some major explaining to do, thank God it didn't come down on any of you!
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Posted: 05 May 2008 at 9:53am |
Aw mate, you know where we are if you need anything. I think our roof is safe if you want to come and camp out with us
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Posted: 05 May 2008 at 10:02am |
OMG Emma! I hope you managed to get somewhere nice where the roof isn't falling in! There was so much rain last night, I hope it wasn't too bad...
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KH25
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Posted: 05 May 2008 at 10:12am |
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OMGosh how scary!! Hope you are tucked up nice and warm at a fancy motel somewhere xx
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Posted: 05 May 2008 at 10:19am |
What timing eh? At least something can be done about it now before anything bad has happened. Hope it can get fixed quickly so you can get back into it.
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Posted: 05 May 2008 at 10:24am |
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OMG Big Hugs Emma ...What about all your stuff? - you have to take that with you?
Can't live in a motel for the rest of your life, will you start looking for another suitable rental property!
My thoughts are with you and your family!
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Posted: 05 May 2008 at 10:34am |
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omg - definitely what you don't need. Hope it gets sorted quickly. Shame they can't put you up at a 5* hotel - you deserve a bit of pampering!
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Evicted at midnight!
