Jim, I have to say you are a strong person. I don't even have the energy to do what you've done while sick when I am feeling ok. LOL.
Terri, I hope they will be able to get the casings and get the well done soon. I am interested in what sort of system you plan to get and any photos etc. I'd love to see what the plans are. I kinda wish I could gut my system and start over because it's such a mess, but it provides water so that's a bonus.
Septic service called before 8am and woke me up. I was confused as to what the ringing sound was and then realized it was the phone. Answered and he was on my road asking for directions. I explained to him he needed to take a right at the fork and then I could see his truck. I went out and showed him where the septic tank was. He didn't even know the price but his boss had pre-written a receipt. Said that normally it's lower but they charge a lot for dumping sewage and the closer and less expensive dump site is currently closed for maintenance so the have to drive farther and pay more to dump. He drained it very thoroughly, told me to run a lot of water in to it so the rain didn't cause any problems, and I got a check from Mom (since we didn't have cash). He handed over the receipt and put the lids back on (waited until he was paid to do that) and headed out. While I was out there, the dog excitedly ran through the wet grass, stepped in cow crap with her wet front paws, and then jumped up on me.
I cooked for mom, brought in a heavy package from the porch, took a breather, fed the cats, refilled the water for the dogs, refilled water for the cats, fed the kitties, cleaned the window sill above the kitchen sink, killed a bunch of fire ants in front of the sink, went out and got pictures of the cistern and the setup in the well shed, then back inside to put the contents of the package away (packs of shea butter wipes-- mom buys them in bulk), watched the news with Mom, and now I'm resting.
I have decided that I am going to set 3 tasks for myself each day and I won't let myself play any online games until I have completed those tasks. I need to get my fat a$$ in gear to be more productive.