Old Speckled Hen Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 We are having problems with the septic tank which is being sucked out this very minute. Then my hubby (my hero who can do all manner of DIY) plans to go down it to check for cracks. I have to help him , outside the tank of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Hope you get it sorted quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I should tie a rope round his waist, just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Sending you Chanel No5 vibes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 If he looks like he's about to pull you in ....... let go of his hand/the rope . Well, someone has to be clean enough to turn the shower on . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 What a star he is! (don't let him back in the house ever) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 *groan* Oh dear - been there. Hope your tank's not south facing, with the weather we've been having recently, that "job" in the heat/sunshine is even more of a treat !! Just remember to breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth - not the other way round. Good luck !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Nice job. Can't believe the callous comments from your friends here. Right girls let start a list of volunteers to help. Clootie Redwing ANH A chickychickychick-ENN!! Egluntine ClaireG and Chickvic did I hear you offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I'll hold the hosepipe . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I'll hold the hosepipe . I'll make the tea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 That's my job Clootie! Or I could make a list of everyone who's helping? Make sure we don't lose anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I'll just nip to the shop for some air freshener shall I?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I'll just nip to the shop for some air freshener shall I?? Maybe better off going to the army surplus stores and getting gas masks. I don't envy you or your hubby that job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Poor you - I'd be tempted to call someone out Ax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Chook Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 What a brave chap. Maybe the whiff that'll hang around him for days now, could become quite the fashion in manly cologne: Eau de 'Colon'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Have you managed to haul him back out DA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Eau de 'Colon'. *Groan* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 I can't believe how wonderful you all are. So many hilarious comments ... really cheered us both up. He had to descend into the depths of only one of the tanks (there are two) and patch up a small crack. I made up some mortar then we decided on that expanding foam stuff. We were both wearing disposable boiler suits, hubby with only his underpants on underneath. Too much info here? Well we could just chuck everything out afterwards. I made him take it all off at the front door and run starkers upstairs to a hot bath. I don't think it's been emptied EVER, the water tank was three quarters full of C**P, and I think that's where the real problem lay. Anyway, good job done, just the top to repair (made of sleepers that have rotted ... I don't believe the "Heath Robinson" efforts of some people ... obviously no building regs in those days). Thanks for the tea and the Chanel 5, didn't need the hosepipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 We have a septic tank & we emptied it for the first time in 10 years a couple of months ago (I locked up all living creatures and went out leaving DH to deal with it !!) So much better than the monthly emptyings of our neighbours cesspit ! I bet you saved a packet in doing that job yourselves......... Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 not altogether sure what cesspit is but assume its something to do with sewage!! Good luck and hope you dont find anything nasty down there like a rat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Sorry septic tank - where did I get cesspit from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 When we moved into this house over 7 years ago, the previous owners, who had been here for over 25 years, weren't even sure where the tank was!! Needless to say, when the cellar began to fill with water we eventually traced the problem to, the septic tank. Once found and uncovered, the expression "solid matter" took on a whole new meaning! It was so rock solid, well, I'll leave the rest to your imagination.................. Sorted now !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 Good luck and hope you dont find anything nasty down there like a rat? Not even a rat could have lived down there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
