Saturday, 24 March 2007

Our Septic is Septic




We have discovered that our one of our septic fields isn't very well. Surprise surprise - harsh,, wet winter... over use... and as if we really understand any of this business in the refuse department. So the sale of the house has been delayed until next Friday whilst we have previous stars of the Deliverance pop group" Duelling Banjos" coming by and excavating to under cover the issue at hand.

Alan goes on about what the perks when you're in this business of septics. In travel you at least get a free flight, accommodations, car hire etc. But in the septic tank business what's the incentive. Very worrying. I've attached the pic for you city folk.

So the offer on our first choice has gone thru so now we're working on an English styled manor. Oh how the Canadians from time to time want to be English. It's really a bit of a laugh. Here's a preview.

It's of course over priced, needs work but there's us 2 mad men wanting it. Sometimes I really feel we should seek professional help. The only set back here is that the property has "glimpses of the ocean". So I guess we'll have to snuggle up to the neighbours and see we can get some trimming done to maximize the view potention. Snuggling could get nasty or moist. Not sure the order.

The place will be a challenge and I'm sure we'll break the odd finger nail fixing the thing up. Oh well - if we ar to make any proper money on this island it seems doing this is the way to go.

Positive thought, however, it's going to work out.
I don't have a joke today - well other than the one I saw in the mirror coming out of the shower.

Cheers
Px

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

blimey, that looks like it's straight out of limey land. brilliant boys, put the best of both places together, plus some of your expertise and it will be as magnificent as Hundred Hills! Congrats by the way on the magazine cream cheese, err spread...very much deserved from what i observed.

greetings to everyone on Salt Spring from Taiwan !

love the blog, keep the postings coming.
oh by the way, this entire 'comment' page is in Chinese, so please excuse me if this comes out a little funky, haven't quite mastered the language yet
...Lindsay

Sunrise on Saltspring 29 Dec 2006

Sunrise on Saltspring 29 Dec 2006
one very rare morning

Noose around the neck and morning rises

So they did it. Terrified an entire nation killed the bad guy and taught a world how to hate. Well done my fellow North Americans.

However on a brighter side the show yesterday morning created by nature was inspiring. The camera shot below isn't the best but it gives the essence of the event.

It's Saturday afternoon and Alan's out trimming our rather pathetic fruit trees - I believe I'm suppose to join him but I am holding out with excuses of laundry and a dodgy back.

Celebrated Dale's birthday yesterday - Richard does know how to offer up the meat selection but it was all rather tasty. Night before last we were honourable Edmontonians (Alberta). I believe you have to go to cackle school to actually be a full member. The night succumb to schmoosiness when the hens decided on booking tickets for Il Divo. Now if you have n't caught these guys please check out this site:

http://www.ildivo.com/

I would actually like to be one of them but they say I am unable to carry a tune ( smallish hand bag issues) I didn't really think that was a problem - I think they just don't want balding guys in the band. It's so petty.

Always,

Px