Big Cliff Posted January 3, 2011 Report Posted January 3, 2011 They say you really know who your friends are when the crap hits the fan: OR You go down to the basement at 7:00 am and find out that your septic system had backed up and there is crap all over the floor, the bath tub is over flowing and the toilet and everything is covered in it. I called the young fellow that sometimes works for me and within 1/2 an hour he, his dad, and his dad's helper showed up. I was sicker than a dog with this flu from hell to the point I'd had to go to the hospital yesterday morning so I was not in very good shape. Well, those three guys dug up the septic tank, found out that the tank wasn't draining properly. We called in a friend that owns a pump truck (honey waggon) and a friend that is an excavator, the pump truck was here in 20 minutes and pumped the tank then the three fellows worked their butts off to clear the line from the house to the tank and then started working on the basement. By noon, the excavator friend showed up and they started digging up the drain line from the tank to the field bed. They found the problem, a disconnected header line, fixed that, checked everything over, installed a second line (or something) so that this could never happen again then came back inside and finished cleaning up the mess in the basement. They washed everything, sanitized it, Steam cleaned the carpets, and finally finished up at 4:30. When I went to try to pay them they just smiled and said "take us fishing some day this summer". I am so very blessed with some of the most wonderful people in my life. So many people on this board would be here to help me if I ever needed it, sometimes I am almost afraid to ask because they always go way and beyond. I may not have a lot of money but I feel like the richest man in the world! FRIENDS!
mercman Posted January 3, 2011 Report Posted January 3, 2011 BC,with friends like that, you ARE the richest man in the world.Great Post, you have restored my faith in humaity Thanks for sharing,and Happy New Year !!!!!!!
Dondorfish Posted January 3, 2011 Report Posted January 3, 2011 Not the least bit surprized Cliff - they say you reap what you sow! Tracker (Don)
irishfield Posted January 3, 2011 Report Posted January 3, 2011 My camera didn't get wet did it? Great to see a team in action Cliff !!! Many we think are friends run the other way when we're in need... glad you had some to stand with you, and for you, in a time of need.
Dondorfish Posted January 3, 2011 Report Posted January 3, 2011 (edited) My camera didn't get wet did it? Don't worry Wayne - camera still works - but now you get a crappy picture. Tracker (Don) Edited January 3, 2011 by Tracker
Roy Posted January 3, 2011 Report Posted January 3, 2011 Great news Cliff. How often though have you been on the other side of that equation? It boils down to what Don (Tracker) said. Hope you're getting over that bug.
aplumma Posted January 3, 2011 Report Posted January 3, 2011 Sorry you are ill Cliff and no I am not surprised what your friends did for you. You have always been a class act and it shows... Art
bigugli Posted January 3, 2011 Report Posted January 3, 2011 Only fitting that you should receive all the help you need. Your reputation for helping others is well known and deserved.
Beans Posted January 3, 2011 Report Posted January 3, 2011 Sorry to hear you are not well old buddy but big kudos to Brad, family et al...
Big Cliff Posted January 3, 2011 Author Report Posted January 3, 2011 My camera didn't get wet did it? Great to see a team in action Cliff !!! Many we think are friends run the other way when we're in need... glad you had some to stand with you, and for you, in a time of need. LOL no Wayne your camera didn't get wet, in fact that is why I went down stairs this morning; to get the charger and stuff and make sure the battery was charged before I sent it. (and no, you don't get a discount because that was the reason I went down stairs LOL) although I am sure glad I did!
skeeter Posted January 3, 2011 Report Posted January 3, 2011 That is the kind of KARMA we love to hear about!!! if you had of posted that problem on the board here this morning, your street would have looked like the 401 during rush hour!
Big Cliff Posted January 3, 2011 Author Report Posted January 3, 2011 That is the kind of KARMA we love to hear about!!! if you had of posted that problem on the board here this morning, your street would have looked like the 401 during rush hour! And don't I know it! The people on this board aren't just my friends, they are family!
glen Posted January 3, 2011 Report Posted January 3, 2011 Nice to read a good story Cliff. Sounds like quite the mess. I am glad it worked out for you.
ketchenany Posted January 4, 2011 Report Posted January 4, 2011 Cliff, I've never met you, but you have helped me with your small engine knowledge and was very much appreciated. I so glad that there are people like you willing to help out, damn if I was closer I'd have my boots on. Hope it all works out well for you. On this board all you have you do is ask and they come running. Albert
fishnsled Posted January 4, 2011 Report Posted January 4, 2011 Good things happen to great people! Nice to know it's all fixed up. All the best for a speedy recovery Cliff.
irishfield Posted January 4, 2011 Report Posted January 4, 2011 LOL no Wayne your camera didn't get wet, in fact that is why I went down stairs this morning; to get the charger and stuff and make sure the battery was charged before I sent it. (and no, you don't get a discount because that was the reason I went down stairs LOL) although I am sure glad I did! Well if there was every a bonus in selling something... there it is!! No rush either Cliff.. take care of yourself first, we're off to chemoland tomorrow anyhow.
GBW Posted January 4, 2011 Report Posted January 4, 2011 Glad to hear such a nice (in the end - no pun) story that worked out for you Cliff. You have my number if you ever need a hand (please, just not a septic problem) with anything. Geoff
bigbuck Posted January 4, 2011 Report Posted January 4, 2011 With all the people you have helped over the years, it's good to see some of that goodwill pay back for you. Money isn't everything boys and girls, remember that. BTW, get better.
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