The thaw today showed me that the well head and pvc pipes from the head to the bury hydrant had cracked.  What a startling sound water rushing down the front lawn was.  Repairs made, have to wait 24 hours before using. Since the rural roads are still quite the slip and slide, I opted to sleep in Shawnee tonight. Hot shower, free wifi, hello motel 6.  Literally sleeping one mile from school.  LOL...hoping they won't call school tomorrow for icy roads.