Well, it finally happened. Our 50 year old septic system backed up after the last big rain. It wouldn't have been such a big deal except we didn't know where the tank was located. Call in the backhoe! After many large holes in the yard and driveway, it was found UNDER the driveway! Now, anyone with a septic system knows that is not the best location for the septic tank. We have driven cars, tractors, and very large motor coaches over it in the past year and a half. As a matter of fact, I believe my parents coach was parked over it in a past visit. Thank God the lid didn't break. How would you explain that to the insurance company? The tank is now clean and functioning once more. We may need to replace the system, and maybe a new well while we are at it. Our water turns a lovely shade of orange when it rains hard. I love the country, but I really miss city water and sewer.
On a lighter note, Jim's aunt and uncle stopped in for a quick visit on their way to Florida. We played a six way game of Hungarian Rummy. Jim won six bucks, the lucky dog! It was a long game, but fun.
I've noticed with the strange, warm, wet winter we are having, that my sweet palamino gelding loves the mud (or the nightly grooming/mud removal). The day before yesterday I noticed him rolling in the pasture (of course, the muddiest area he could find). When I called to him, he got up, and went bucking up the pasture with complete joyful abandon. My appaloosa gelding rolls, but doesn't get as gleeful as Dakota. Maybe there is something to those spa mud soaks....
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