TRAIN WRECK INFO

By now, I am sure you read this blog simply for the vast amount of strange information I provide each week.  And why wouldn’t you?  Aren’t humans drawn to crazy things they just can’t believe?  Isn’t this why reality TV is such a hit?  We can’t seem to take our eyes off a train-wreck…and this blog is no different.  Total train wreck.

So today, I continue with your newest train wreck information…

This last week the hubs and I attended the National WasteWater Expo (WWETT for short Water and Wastewater Equipment, Trade and Technology) in Indianapolis. (I can't make this up folks...) You read correctly…there is a NATIONAL convention for people in the septic industry.  I met people from Massachusetts, Texas, Washington, Arizona, even Venezuela.  All of them in the septic industry in some way, shape or form.  My husband and I both took classes because, alas, we must keep up our continuing education hours!  Yeup, we have licenses to uphold and need classes to make sure we stay current.


Along with the classes, there is a kick-butt (literally…) trade show.  Just like in any industry, it takes the right tools to do the job efficiently.  And technology has GREATLY improved what kind of tools a septic man can use on the job.  I personally love the sewer robots.  Little remote controlled cameras Mr. Joe Septic can stick down a pipe and see with amazing clarity problems that may exist within the line.  They come in all shapes and sizes (and of course, prices..) but in my opinion they are some of the coolest things you’ve ever seen!



Obviously, there are other tools that aid in helping us get the job done that though not as expensive or interesting, still help and are necessary.  However, for your train-wreck-time with me today, I would hate to disappoint so I’ll stick with the crazy stuff.

Now I don’t know about your state fairs as a kid, but I remember being forced to use a port-a-potty.  You know what I’m talking about?  Those blue, rubber-maid, hold-your-breath-while-you-pee, dungeons of disaster port-a-potties.  Unfortunately, despite their bad reputation, they were and are a necessary evil for those outdoor events or places.  Over time, though, they have evolved.  They aren’t QUITE as awful as they used to be – I know, I just used one this last football season.  They have improved.  However, at the national trade show they not only sell and exhibit what you normally think of when you hear the word “port-a-potty” but they also have some newly evolved trailer port-a-potties that will blow your socks off!!
Port-a-potties from yester-year.... and now....


Port-a-potties now of today!!!


Did you notice there is a TV and electric fireplace in this one?  I’m not sure I would return to my event if I entered this port-a-potty!  Might just hang out the rest of the night. 

There were several other trailer potties similar to this one and all were beautiful inside.  I can’t tell you how many I looked at while we were there.  At one particular booth, I even talked to the interior designer!  Yes, there are big time companies who hire interior designers to make these potties gorgeous inside!! Amazing right? (Bet this is the best “train-wreck” you’ve ever read about, huh?)

Well that’s about it for this week.  I’m afraid I’m going to have to leave you with national septic convention, sewer robots, and plush port-a-potties for this time. Anymore information from me just might make your head explode.

Until next week!


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

You are what you read? Really?

Image
Do you agree with this statement?   “You are what you read.”   Prior to being a Pumper’s Wife I would have never really given this statement much thought…but now I can’t help but take it literally!!   You are what you read…if you read about fashion, you’re fashionable.   If you read about cooking, you’re a cook.   If you read about dogs you’re a…wait.   Let’s come back to this in a minute… When I taught science, I loved to read about the latest scientific discoveries…I still do.   I kinda think once a science teacher, always a science teacher…but I digress.     The age of the internet made reading these articles so easy.   As my students’ parents got to know me better, they would find great discoveries to share with me as well.   I especially liked reading anything relating to space or the oceans.   Though I am removed from the classroom now, I still have parents (and former students) who share articles they think I might ...
Read more

HITTING BLESSINGS "OUT OF THE PARK"

Image
Based on what I have written about in recent posts, I am guessing you can probably figure out two things about our family and business.  One, we like baseball.  Two, our area has been getting an excessive amount of rain.  (After seeing some video of the flooding in Texas, I can’t complain – I feel so very badly for those folks! We haven’t had near that amount in terms of rain!  My prayers are going out to those people.  Here in Nebraska, we aren’t currently flooded, but we are plenty wet and don’t seem to be drying out any time soon according to the weather reports!)  I saw this on Facebook the other day and almost peed my pants from laughing! I keep telling Jason I feel like we need to start building our own ark….either that or take up rice farming, but I digress… The rain has kept us very busy and though our business doesn’t advertise 24 hour service, there have been many nights and weekends spent working to help people who might be experien...
Read more

WINTER TIME AND SEPTIC TANK PUMPING

Image
It's that time of year that our family loves -- cool crisp fall days, deer season, sweatshirts, campfires, Thanksgiving...bring on the pumpkin spice too! But winter is coming... So does that mean we can't pump septic systems?  Well, not really.  In fact, many people like to have their tanks pumped in the fall and winter months because we don't screw up their grass since most of it is dormant at this point.   Whenever we pump tanks -- no matter what time of year it is -- our issues are the same, gaining access.  If the tank is too far from a driveway or road and we have to drive in a field, yard, pasture, etc, we have to be careful of the weather.  In the spring and summer, we have to be careful of rain.  (Well, we had to be careful of rain any year prior to this year...still wondering if rain has just decided to bypass the state for good...)  In the winter months, we have to be careful of snow and ice.  There is also that issue that some tanks hav...
Read more