. . .And not a drop to drink.
For the last week or so, the pump has kicked in just about every hour, on the hour, whether we were using water or not, and run for about five minutes. Today, the pump ran for over half an hour before either of us caught on. The Squire turned off everything, and waited until the pump casing had cooled down.
Tuned it back on, and still no pressure. The pump has lost its prime. We will be using jugs of water we have to haul from the well to wash dishes and our hands. Water from the pond will suffice for flushing. This is serious business. He called the plumber and they will be out tomorrow around noon.
I don’t want to think about what this is going to cost.
thisendoftheswamp 
Sounds like you are heading back into your favorite period in the past. Hopefully, the fix will be cheaper than you think.