On Tue, 8 Mar 2005 03:51:58 -0600, "jmcquown" >
connected the dots and wrote:

~Just got a call from Damsel (Carol). She and Crash are at a motel
for at
~least the next couple of days. The fusebox in the basement decided
to do a
~melt-down in the middle of the night. If Crash hadn't awakened...
well
~let's just say the basement was thick with smoke but it hadn't made
it
~upstairs yet nor was anything yet in flames. They and their pets got
out
~safely. The power company has shut off all power to their house
until
~further inspection can be done; it appears they will have to have it
~rewired.
~
~Jill

Good gravy! I don't suppose they were able to drain the pipes after
the electricity was shut down? Send them our good wishes and hopes
for better luck forthwith.

Thanks,
maxine in ri