Got gas? We do!

 Here is the hole that was created to check for gas leaks in front of our house yesterday.

 It was quite a production! And the street was even closed.  I wish I'd taken a picture earlier, when the gas was blowing, or when the firemen were all around, or when the high-pressure welder was burning the gasas he welded the fixture.  It was sort of exciting!

 The utilities guys worked into the evening, resting in the shade under our front tree and chatting with us.  And the neighbors came to watch and visit. It wasn't quite the day I had planned, but I am grateful that we were kept safe, and by the evening, we had a new gas meter and working water heaters again.