Well MK I do consider myself blessed, I am able to dig the new trench, I am able to do the plumbing, So all in all I am truley a blessed man. Although it is taking away from some other items that really need my attention. Like art and quotes... I am sorry to here about your friend maybe the insurance company will take care of the coverage. I usually try to remember to cut the main water valve off to my house when we are out of town even for a weekend. The cut-off valve was place where it is simple to walk over and pull a handle. Hearing that will remind me about it when I do get away.