"Plan A" painted on the bridge crossing the River Seine to Saint Cloud.
Plan A doesn't seem to be working. The washing machine won't drain water from the rinse cycle and has flooded the kitchen twice; the hot water tank is producing only tepid water and I've developed 13 small red dots on my hands and ankles. The pharmacist didn't have a clue, so I looked up my symptoms on the internet. It appears it might be petechiae, small blood hemorrages beneath the skin. Of course my doctor, like much of the population of Paris, is on holiday. And tomorrow is a public holiday in France. Anyone seen Plan B?
At least I don't have to worry about coming home to find it partially-submerged under water, like this houseboat!
That's the life boat floating on top of the sunken houseboat, along with deck furniture and a child's bicycle.
The houseboat remains moored to the shore.
A chest of drawers and child's high chair floating are revealed by a collapsed roof.
These Paris peniches look a little more stable. One even has a deck to await visitors.
A new twist on water-skiing - instead of skis, giant rubber inner-tubes!
A tranquil view of La Defense, the busy hub of Paris business.
I'm so sorry, Tara - plumbing problems are awful -- but thankfully you're not actually under water, as that houseboat! How sad!
I hope those dots are nothing serious, and that your symptoms have cleared up by now. Take good care of you - be well, Tara~XOXO
Posted by: tinker | 16 August 2008 at 10:41
How horrible to come to this, your houseboat sunk...
Interesting about your red spots because I saw 3 of these on my ankles this week, thought it might have been the hotel?? yuck??
Posted by: stephanie | 16 August 2008 at 06:12
Poor you! I hope the spots have since disappeared! When the kitchen people put in the dishwasher, it didn't drain either. They had forgot to take out the "plug." I guess new water appliances come with plugs. Who knew? Is yours new? I know, I'm behind the times here. Hope everything is better--better than that sinking house bout. Ouch.
Posted by: Rosa | 16 August 2008 at 00:55
goodness it seems difficult to get any reassurances about your washer or your petechiae. a plan B for me always includes a "do not panic or stress out" clause as it's opening line. so if that is what you are doing try to nip it in the bud. i think tomorrow is now today..how is your washer? how are your ankles? poor girl :(
xox
Posted by: robin bird | 15 August 2008 at 08:16
oooh, I saw want to try that water tubing thing!!!!
Posted by: Maryam in Marrakech | 15 August 2008 at 06:57
P.S. Also re: the red spots. Checked out the possible causes. Some are very disturbing. Please let us know that all is well for you when you learn more.
Posted by: annieelf | 14 August 2008 at 20:41
As my kids hear from me regularly - "There is always a Plan B". Sadly, it is often well-hidden. Grrrrr.
Re: that houseboat - No words necessary. Picture says it all. :(
Posted by: annieelf | 14 August 2008 at 20:39
Yes!! A Plan B is called for here!
Do you have any doctor friends? Could you take a photo and send to a doctor? Maybe were you bitten by something?
Maybe it's time to look at the glass 1/2 full...... at least your houseboat didn't sink! Bonne Chance getting Mr. Plumber! I remember the last bathroom escapade and that wasn't even during a French holiday!
Well, on a Happy note ~ Your treasures are finding there way to you now!
xox
Constance
I'm thinking your red dots will go away!!
Posted by: rochambeau | 14 August 2008 at 19:39
Cool photos!
Posted by: Rightmyer Rants | 14 August 2008 at 19:18
I think in layman's terms, those dots are medically termed as "strawberry marks." Or that is what my mom calls them. ;-)
Hopefully they will disappear as quickly as they appeared, and if not, then I'm sure a little laser zapping can take care of them. (I had some zapping for broken capillaries and brown spots and it was nothing short of miraculous.) So not to worry!
In the meantime, just take it as a sign that you are not supposed to be doing laundry and that you need to convince your husband to have a laundry service!
Hope Plan B comes to the rescue soon. At least you can take comfort in knowing that you don't live in a sinking houseboat! I bet that water is yucky! And cold!
xoxo
Posted by: tangobaby | 14 August 2008 at 19:02
Oh, dear -- I'm still looking for Plan B, too. Let me know if you find it! Sounds like a dreadful day -- I hate flooding water issues. I'm wishing you well on your mysterious red dots. Perhaps they'll disappear as soon as they came, the product of funky soap or wool or a pesky plant?
Posted by: jeanie | 14 August 2008 at 18:10
oooowww...
13 small red dots...
hummmmm...
did you connect the dots
with a delicate line?
it could spell out your relief?
:-0
good luck with that and
i would stay off french house~boats
if i were you....
Posted by: somepinkflowers | 14 August 2008 at 14:58
Oh ...no ! hope you get rid of these little red dots. Have no clue what it could be
and as for the washer, yes this is so annoying. I've got the same problem but it is only a small patio which get flooded each time.
i'm all heart with you and i think Gillian's got a plan B which sounds idealistic ! A glass of vino tinto ....Allez hop ! :-)
Posted by: My Castle in Spain | 14 August 2008 at 14:41
I hope you find someone to take care of your rash!
The washer need to be told that it is August, no sulking around and spilling water this time of the year, how dare he? ;-)
I wonder what happened to that houseboat. One would suppose that rescue efforts would have been started immediately.
It's quite fashionable to leave in a houseboat at the Washington DC marina, even the one or other Senator chose to reside there. As long as there are no heavy winds around, I wouldn't mind either. ;-)
Posted by: Merisi | 14 August 2008 at 13:58
Oh, I hope you end up getting to see the doctor and finding out what it is. Hopefully it's nothing. Poor, poor houseboat :(
Posted by: My Mélange | 14 August 2008 at 13:43
Pla B; get on a plane back to San Fran-doctors aplenty! I wonder what the dots are? Hopefully nothing!
Is the washer still under warranty? I would be so ticked about the flooding, no wonder you've shown us the houseboat covered in water! A metaphor for what you are feeling :(
Plan B; A glass of red. A friend. A good complaint session.
xoxo
Posted by: Gillian | 14 August 2008 at 13:38
Wow, "tubing" on the Seine! Sounds like something my nephew would want to try if he were here. I'd have to talk him out of it though, the Seine being so polluted and all that. Pity about that houseboat, though.
Posted by: The Bold Soul | 14 August 2008 at 13:27