Hey everyone, Just wanted to give an update.

So I managed to get the water turned off on my house. I'm no longer worried about the pipes freezing. No change in the ETA for parts from the repair company, though I did manage to escalate my issue into a 'Top Priority' status, whatever that means. It is likely not going to get the parts quicker from the manufacturer, but it means when they get it, they'll mobilize immediately to get them installed and hopefully get my system running. With luck, I'll have it repaired... probably when the weather starts warming up, with my luck.

I had to extend my hotel stay another week. I've moved money from savings to help compensate for the cost. House is still not livable until the temperature starts the day above freezing, and even then it'll be uncomfortably cold. I had to turn off my security systems' alerts because it kept yelling at me on my phone that there was a FREEZE WARNING. To which I shouted back 'I KNOW!!!'.

And that made the people at the dollar store give me a look.

I did manage to get Costco to deal with my leaking tire - they put some 'bead sealant' on it or something to that effect, and it seems like it's holding. Hopefully long enough for me to re-save money enough to get new tires and wheels if I need them.

I normally have tomorrow off from work, but I'm going in to get some extra work done and a little more money in the pocket. Anything helps.

So right now, I'm just waiting for the manufacturer to get their heads out of their asses and send the part ASAP and have the company repair ASAP as well. I am currently not freezing, and I'm able to go to and from work, so things are stable. But I do miss being able to work from home and game from home too.

I'll let you guys know the moment anything important happens, for good or for bad. Thank you all for your warm wishes, supportive comments, wise advice, and camaraderie. You are all awesome. <3