ideas into the light

A stiff wind from the east. Sunny and clear this morning. Overcast this afternoon. Temperature still above freezing but freezing rain is in the forecast. Broken water pipes and no emergency plumber has responded to calls left on machines. Turned the water off at the city's meter. Took the access cover off and looked under the house. Couldn't find the break. Waiting. We have jugs of water on hand. Also had to turn the water heater off as it was overheating—just in the nick of time I fear. Checked Bonsai—soil still frozen. Scraped the moss from atop the soil in the Azalea's pot to prevent choking. Watered Bonsai and the Geraniums.