It's gonna be a bad day!!

[Janet]

Originally Posted by DianaB

I'm sorry, Janet and I wish that I was close enough to give you a big hug! I guess that this will have to do ((((((((((Janet)))))))))) Sometimes it seems like when it rains, it pours and it makes life miserable, but the good news is that tomorrow's a new day!

We had a septic tank before we moved. Did you know that if you put a package of yeast down your drain every once in a while that it will help your septic tank operate better? It helps to break down what's in there. Just a little helpful hint.

I've not heard of using yeast, but we do use a product called Rid-X, it is specifically for septics.

As usual, I guess I jumped the gun a wee bit. My husband contacted another neighbor who said he was a little busy, but that my husband could use the tractor and honey wagon to pump out the septic. See if I would just give it some time, instead of starting the "oh poor, poor me what am I gonna do" routine, I'd do a lot better. When things get bumpy, I have a tendency to start adding up all the other little things that have gone wrong and make it seem like the end of the world and I just feel soooo overwhelmed. I do know the only reason my husband took the initiative to call our other neighbor is because I was crying and he figured he'd better do something. Maybe this is a life lesson.....cry more and maybe he'll step up....LOL

[rivermom]

Originally Posted by Janet

I've not heard of using yeast, but we do use a product called Rid-X, it is specifically for septics.

As usual, I guess I jumped the gun a wee bit. My husband contacted another neighbor who said he was a little busy, but that my husband could use the tractor and honey wagon to pump out the septic. See if I would just give it some time, instead of starting the "oh poor, poor me what am I gonna do" routine, I'd do a lot better. When things get bumpy, I have a tendency to start adding up all the other little things that have gone wrong and make it seem like the end of the world and I just feel soooo overwhelmed. I do know the only reason my husband took the initiative to call our other neighbor is because I was crying and he figured he'd better do something. Maybe this is a life lesson.....cry more and maybe he'll step up....LOL

Hmmmm, now when we had the septic installed about 5 years ago we were told NOT to use Rid-X. We were told it's nothing but a waste of money and can actually do more harm then good.

Gosh, talk about confusion???

Now the yeast I've never heard of. That is interesting information.

[Mandy]

Golly, i am such a city girl i wouldnt know what a septic tank looks like. I think i need farm life!

[DianaB]

Originally Posted by Mandy

Golly, i am such a city girl i wouldnt know what a septic tank looks like. I think i need farm life!

A septic tank is underground where you can't see it. It's a big tank that holds what you flush down the toilet. From the tank there's pipe (or pipes) that goes out quite a distance that has holes in it. The waste is suppose to break down into a liquid that then goes out into the pipe and is dispersed into the ground. It can be a really nasty job to work on when it's not working properly. Did I make that to where you understand it?

[Mandy]

Originally Posted by DianaB

A septic tank is underground where you can't see it. It's a big tank that holds what you flush down the toilet. From the tank there's pipe (or pipes) that goes out quite a distance that has holes in it. The waste is suppose to break down into a liquid that then goes out into the pipe and is dispersed into the ground. It can be a really nasty job to work on when it's not working properly. Did I make that to where you understand it?

Thanks Diana, for explaining

[AngieDoogles]

Originally Posted by Mandy

Golly, i am such a city girl i wouldnt know what a septic tank looks like. I think i need farm life!

I've never seen one either, but I don't think I'd want to. lol