It's been one of THOSE days....

pho
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It's been one of THOSE days.... Jul 13, 2006 20:15:44 GMT -5

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Post by pho on Jul 13, 2006 20:15:44 GMT -5

The day started real good and went downhill fast.
I was watering the garden and after about two hours I noticed I had no water pressure. I am on a private water well. I at first thought the sprinkler might have a little clog in it so I shut it down to clean out later as I had more important things to do first.

I went inside and turned on the kitchen sink and...no water!..Hmmm said I.....ants must have shorted out the pressure switch again...which happens often around here...so off to the well shed I go....

Well...as I was about to open the shed I heard water running....
lo and behold..the pressure tank had sprung a big leak...blew out the elbow at the bottom of the tank. So...off I go into town (30 miles one way) to get a replacement tank...after spending a bit over $200 for tank and fittings..I am headed home. About half way home I am driving along minding my own business when....kblam....flop...flop...flop....blew a rear tire. Threw rubber all over the highway....good thing I have a strong bladder....about scared the pee out of me...

So now I am sitting on the side of the road changing my tire.....I got WAY off to the side so no one would hit me...but those fools aim at ya...they go out of their way to get as close as they can....

Got the tire changed after much use of bad words getting the lug nuts off....hopped in the truck and head for home...got home...looked in the back of the truck and asked myself...what did I do with the jack?.....new jack sitting on side of the road. I was more than a little surprised it was still there....

Well....I got the water tank installed...it works with no leaks. Will go in tomorrow and get new tires......it's just been one of THOSE days that I don't want to re-do......

Pho

joe still telling self it's just a hobby Member since June 2005 Posts: 4,900	It's been one of THOSE days.... Jul 13, 2006 20:28:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by joe on Jul 13, 2006 20:28:40 GMT -5 Yuckk, sorry to hear that Pho. That's too much rotten stuff for one day. I hope your evening goes much better.
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cpdad driving up their electric bill Member since February 2006 Posts: 2,989	It's been one of THOSE days.... Jul 13, 2006 20:55:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cpdad on Jul 13, 2006 20:55:17 GMT -5 yep..pho...thats 1 of those days sure nuff...may friday bring you better luck...im sure it will...chin up.
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Cher In Memoriam Tumbling is addictive - Resistance is futile - You will be assimilated Member since August 2004 Posts: 14,072	It's been one of THOSE days.... Jul 13, 2006 21:00:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cher on Jul 13, 2006 21:00:27 GMT -5 Man that sucks but better a hole in the tank than my first thought which was a dry well. Sucks though no matter how you look at it, hope tomorrow is a much better day for you.
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pho
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It's been one of THOSE days.... Jul 13, 2006 21:07:05 GMT -5

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Post by pho on Jul 13, 2006 21:07:05 GMT -5

dry wall is easy to work with....was a big job getting the old tank out of the well shed and putting the new one in. Not that they were real heavy....just very little room to work in and trying to get it in place so the lines would match up. Had to replace the blocks too...they were too high for the new tank....aha...the thrills of being a home owner....

asprin anyone?

Pho

Cher In Memoriam Tumbling is addictive - Resistance is futile - You will be assimilated Member since August 2004 Posts: 14,072	It's been one of THOSE days.... Jul 13, 2006 21:35:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cher on Jul 13, 2006 21:35:51 GMT -5 Ok, can you tell I live with city water. How is a dry well easy to fix?
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parfive no longer being taken for granite Member since August 2005 Posts: 9,611	It's been one of THOSE days.... Jul 13, 2006 22:37:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by parfive on Jul 13, 2006 22:37:50 GMT -5 Hey Pho - Look on the bright side (pardon the pun) . . . you could see what you were doing every step of the way. Hope those new eyes are still treatin' ya good. Rich
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pho Guest	It's been one of THOSE days.... Jul 13, 2006 23:32:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by pho on Jul 13, 2006 23:32:59 GMT -5 misread that one Cher...I read dry wall...not well....damn..been a long day. Pho

thehawke freely admits to licking rocks My Lord and Master Member since January 2006 Posts: 866	It's been one of THOSE days.... Jul 14, 2006 0:22:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by thehawke on Jul 14, 2006 0:22:40 GMT -5 Damb pho! That's one nasty day all right. But the universe balances out which means you are now do for a fantastic day soon.
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It's been one of THOSE days.... Jul 14, 2006 9:30:55 GMT -5

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Post by stefan on Jul 14, 2006 9:30:55 GMT -5

Well Pho- You got all that out of the way in 1 day!!! And at least the jack was still there- Reminds me of a funny story- THis couple moved from the city to the country- after a few weeks of living in the country (and NOT conserving their water) the well ran dry- They called the local Plumber- who informed them of the bad news- THey both smiled and said no problem- we can just re-fill the well with the garden hose!!!!!

I can't tell if thats some Gneiss Schist, or that Schist is Gneiss. All I know is don't take it for Granite

gaetzchamp
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It's been one of THOSE days.... Jul 14, 2006 10:45:09 GMT -5

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Post by gaetzchamp on Jul 14, 2006 10:45:09 GMT -5

Pho-

That really bites, but I always try to stay positive. Maybe someone could've ran over your jack, crashed their car and sued you for leaving your jack on the side of the road....you never know these days!!! LOL.

I agree, you've got some good luck coming your way. I've still got your addy to send you some goodies I've found here. So if all else fails, maybe a little care package will help out.

Take Care,

gaeter

P.S...........you mentioned using some "potty mouth" words while changing the tire, was one of those words........ "ffffuuuuuuuuuuddddggge" - except it wasn't Fudge, it was the mother of all swear words. Did you have to eat soap when you got home??? (Do you remember that scene in the Christmas Story?

I just love that scene!!!!)

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hermatite Guest	It's been one of THOSE days.... Jul 14, 2006 11:25:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by hermatite on Jul 14, 2006 11:25:22 GMT -5 Sorry to hear of your troubles pho, though I gotta say the "scared the pee out of me" comment made me laugh out loud. I'm laughing WITH you though. Yep...bet your mother told you there'd be days like this.

stefan Cave Dweller Member since January 2005 Posts: 14,113	It's been one of THOSE days.... Jul 14, 2006 12:56:21 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stefan on Jul 14, 2006 12:56:21 GMT -5 TIM!!!! that has to be the Mother of all scenes- A bit disturbing when his friends gets the beating from his mom for no real reason- yea I love that movie- just don't like that telephone beating part-
	I can't tell if thats some Gneiss Schist, or that Schist is Gneiss. All I know is don't take it for Granite