The tale of the tank continues.... This week I have heard from two companies in the septic business who advised that we must contact the Frederick County Health Department as a preliminary step. On two days, I drove to the department only to find that the person I need to speak with was not available.
Today I called and spoke with the program manager for Environmental Health Services in Frederick County. He was immediately familiar with Maynes Lane and offered that the property once had a septic system that failed which necessitated the installation of tanks. He did state that the west side of Maynes Lane would be eligible to connect to city sewer in coming days. He estimated platts and approval for the system would be completed in three years. Of course, when the actual constuction would be done, he could not say.
He did give me the name of a company that specializes in greywater treatment systems and offered that the perk requirements of such a system were lower than a regular septic system. This would save about half of the water currently being pumped from our tanks. I spoke with the owner of the company who briefly outlined the cost and offered to come out and make an inspection of our home.
On the surface of his proposal, we would break even on the cost of the system installation vs half the cost of the pumping before three years have passed. He is supposed to come to the house sometime next week.....I will keep you updated!
Otherwise, all is well. Planning to get back to the life of Joseph this coming week - Not your average Joe!
The puppies are well. Deb starts her new job next week!
Later Amigos!
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
A New Day
The start of a new week is always a blessing. It is an opportunity to begin again in the process of loving and serving the Lord Jesus. This past Sunday at church was wonderful.
We were blessed to have Bro. Robert Wallace from Youth Frameworks with us to share his vision and ministry! Bro. Robert shared the ministry through a powerpoint presentation during Sunday School and then preached the Word of God during the worship service! Wow, what a message - Give God what You've Got - Give everything you have, press on through perceived failure.
The music service was great, as usual. Bro. Wesley did a marvelous job leading us.
Home life is good - still investigating the sewage situation and training the two youngest members of the family - Beanie and Cecil.
Have a great week, Pilgrims.
Mike
We were blessed to have Bro. Robert Wallace from Youth Frameworks with us to share his vision and ministry! Bro. Robert shared the ministry through a powerpoint presentation during Sunday School and then preached the Word of God during the worship service! Wow, what a message - Give God what You've Got - Give everything you have, press on through perceived failure.
The music service was great, as usual. Bro. Wesley did a marvelous job leading us.
Home life is good - still investigating the sewage situation and training the two youngest members of the family - Beanie and Cecil.
Have a great week, Pilgrims.
Mike
Friday, January 25, 2008
Septic Sorrows
On the home front we are trying to investigate if we can put in a septic tank that would replace the holding tank that has to be pumped every month - to the tune of several hundred dollars. Since our house was built in the 1950s our hope is that technological changes have made it possible for another solution to soiled water........I will keep you informed.
The puppies are doing well..they have sharp teeth but we are keeping up with the training and loving it! Hopefully, if I can figure out Picassa, I will post a picture of the two gentlemen before long.
God is good!
Passa Mike
The puppies are doing well..they have sharp teeth but we are keeping up with the training and loving it! Hopefully, if I can figure out Picassa, I will post a picture of the two gentlemen before long.
God is good!
Passa Mike
Saturday, January 12, 2008
The life of Joseph, Beanie and Cecil.
This week I am planning to begin a series of messages on the life of Joseph. For many years I have pondered about Joseph and his spiritual fortitude but have never been able to bring a message on his life. In the next few weeks, I hope we will learn much from his experiences and his reactions to bad circumstances.
On a personal note, Deb and I are set to adopt two new members into our family - Beanie and Cecil - two dachshund puppies! I can hear my Mom say, "if we don't have enough trouble we will go out and find some!" Hopefully, I can post some pictures of these two guys in the next day or so.
Later, my friends!
On a personal note, Deb and I are set to adopt two new members into our family - Beanie and Cecil - two dachshund puppies! I can hear my Mom say, "if we don't have enough trouble we will go out and find some!" Hopefully, I can post some pictures of these two guys in the next day or so.
Later, my friends!
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Trying again!
Well Pilgrims,
I am once again entering the brave world of blogging. It is the start of a new year and my prayer is that I will be able to keep a steady stream of blogging comments. My strategy for this year is to have less wordy thoughts, but more of them. Let's see how it goes. I note that my last entry was about a year ago, rejoicing in Jack's sonogram report. Now that he is here among us - he is the greatest! May God bless each of you with a great 08!
Bro. Mike
I am once again entering the brave world of blogging. It is the start of a new year and my prayer is that I will be able to keep a steady stream of blogging comments. My strategy for this year is to have less wordy thoughts, but more of them. Let's see how it goes. I note that my last entry was about a year ago, rejoicing in Jack's sonogram report. Now that he is here among us - he is the greatest! May God bless each of you with a great 08!
Bro. Mike
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
