After about 2 weeks of Vance and Zoie being sick, Arya has gotten a bug. Besides the flu, she also has a top tooth trying to pop through.
Since June, we have been dealing with the kid who stole our money to do the roof. He is in jail and has a trial date in December. We will see what happens with that.
On Friday, we got a beautiful new gas insert in our living room, replacing an old wood stove that we may have used once in the past 10 years.
Then, we had the septic guy come to pump our septic tank since it was backing up. Well, it was not that easy. And I am glad Ty was home too. First, the company shows up and the probing and beep out back to find the septic tank. Low and behold, it is UNDER the wooden swing set. So Ty comes in and gets the saws-all. Apart comes the swing set and the 2 workers help Ty lift up the heavy swing set. Then they dig. And dig. And dig. Two giant holes in the yard. So I open the window to try to listen to the conversation.
I hear . . . "If I pump this, then I will have to report it to the health department." WHAT!!!!!!
At first glance, it does not appear the previous owners ever replaced the tank as agreed prior to the sale. But they did. It was illegally installed, then a permit was applied for and issued.
Once Ty went into down to deal with the county about our issues, we found out some more. The location of the drain field is under our circular driveway that we have been driving on for 18 years. Not good at all!
Conclusion: We need a new drain field, which is 10' by 46'. That is a huge hole that needs to be dug in our yard. Once we have the money, hopefully the monstorous project can begin. Until then, we are on a limited water supply (kinda like being in Mexico). No laundry. Limited shower/bath use. (Kids and I have been showering at my mom's). No dishwasher. Converse toilet flushing.
Ugh. . . what else could go wrong?
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You guys have certainly had more than your share of difficulties this year, but it's good you haven't let it get you too down. Let's hope nothing else goes wrong for a very long time!!
The bathtub and shower are available any time you want to come over!!
Nana'
You've got to be kidding Carrie! Unbelievable. I remember when Doug and I moved into our current house and one thing after the other kept coming up including septic problems. We never had anyone steal our $ however. What a pain. Tthank goodness your fabulous family unit is cohesive, growing, and full of love. Hang in there. You have an amazing attitude girl.
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