Pumping Out the Tanks

 I went out early to let Tatiana and Jury in the big field. In the picture below they came right away when called. 

Her colt was running around having fun so when Jury went into the barn I didn't let Tatiana follow her and took this short video.

Jury is now a day over due and still not bagged up. She was put in the short shelter paddock next to Rocky. He is by himself until he heals from his brain operation. (the gelding) The flies have hatched and were bothering the horses today. I went down to the house to get the concentrated fly spray I keep under the kitchen sink and was shocked that it was gone.  I searched everywhere I could think of but no fly spray so I got on line and ordered that along with a gallon size pump sprayer. We find this works well to spray down the horses. The people came this morning to pump out ours and Joan's sceptic tanks today.  This was interesting, I had never seen it done before.  They first had to find the tank. Once it was located brought shovels and started digging.

Once the tank was found the cap with the handle needed to be found and dug out.

They used a different tool to make sure it was loose all the way around before lifting it out.

When the tank lid was off it was obvious that I was doing laundry. 

They used another tool which was like a big mixer to churn up the bottom of the tank. No picture of that but the next job was to put the hose in and start the pumping.

Of course I needed to make a video of this fascinating process.

They finished up here and posed for a picture before leaving for Joan's house.

If you live out this way and need this service I highly recommend CW Septic Service. They did a good job and didn't even complain when they had to find the tank first.  I finished the laundry, went up to the 5th wheel and finished a bit of cleaning, put Tatiana and her colt in the indoor to keep him out of the sun then went down to the house to get ready to leave for John Hoerr's visitation.  Mark left work early and we left at 3:15 pm to drive to church. Since we arrived before the 4:00 pm start time we only had to wait a short time before they opened up the line.  I needed to be back at mom's house by 5:00 pm so we were pleased we were able to go through the line and got out by 4:15 pm. When we got home Mackenson was by the side of our drive vomiting. That poor kid was mowing and got over heated. We brought him into the house had him lay down and gave him water to drink. It was another terribly hot day with the temps into the 90s again.  Mackenson was using the push mower while the others were using the riding mowers. Amy came tonight to with rhubarb crisp for our dessert.  We were thrilled when she stayed for dinner. Mom wasn't feeling well tonight and right after dinner wanted to lay down. She said she just felt weak. After about a half hour she felt well enough that we could get her up and ready for bed.