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Petunia

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June 21, 2026, 09:59:20 PM
The first tank certainly sounds like it's set up as a gravel filter.

Do all the rocks appear clean?

Gravel filters need cleaning from time to time but you need to be really, really careful of what comes out of them.

Bacteria and legionella do kill
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June 22, 2026, 02:18:30 AM
UV light filters work well at killing any bugs coming out,just a thought.
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ChrissyRyan

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June 22, 2026, 06:11:57 AM
Drink Evian water or other pure bottled water.

That 250 gallon portable tank drive up fill up may also work.  Get a new tank at the house, maybe above ground? that can be plumbed into a faucet for drinking and filled with the drive up tank unless you can easily hookup to that portable tank.  You know what you can or cannot do much better than I do.

I suppose this situation is similar to dry cabins but you do have some water.

This water situation makes a point to be grateful for good flowing wells and city water.
It is just another thing I do not want to take for granted.

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Gina P

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June 22, 2026, 07:36:46 AM
  Thanks for all the advise on the well. For now the system works. We wash dishes, do laundry, get showers, and water the horses. Just no watering the lawn or filling swimming pools. As I said it will be a future project. And I will be sure to test the water before drinking any of it! 

  Went on a nice 8.5 mile trail ride yesterday. It had rained the night before, and the trail was slippery. Made for a scary ride as we climbed a 1350 foot mountain with steep drop offs. Met another group of riders, swapped some stories and learned of some new places to ride.

   Had a nice conversation with my son. Since it was fathers day and no call. Added to no Mothers day acknowledgment, I sent a text off to him, "since I'm not your mother and not your father, does that make you not my son?". Phone rings a few minutes later. Anyway, we had a nice conversation about the awkwardness of the whole father/mother thing. It was nice to have a discussion, where we could talk about our feelings. The old 'man", I once was could never talk about feelings.
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ChrissyRyan

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June 22, 2026, 12:35:41 PM
I know of people who have water brought in tanker trucks to fill pools because it is faster than well water and cheaper than city water (sometimes cities bump up the sewer charges too based on how much water you use.)
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June 22, 2026, 01:49:12 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on June 22, 2026, 12:35:41 PMsometimes cities bump up the sewer charges too based on how much water you use.

In Illinois, I filled a small pool with a garden hose. Then went to city hall and told them I had filled a pool. They came out, checked it, gave me a permit, and waived the sewer charge.
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June 22, 2026, 04:45:46 PM
Quote from: Lori Dee on June 22, 2026, 01:49:12 PMIn Illinois, I filled a small pool with a garden hose. Then went to city hall and told them I had filled a pool. They came out, checked it, gave me a permit, and waived the sewer charge.

Good, as you did not use the sewer.  Unless perhaps when you drained the pool.
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Petunia

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June 23, 2026, 04:50:59 AM
Quote from: Gina P on June 22, 2026, 07:36:46 AMHad a nice conversation with my son. Since it was fathers day and no call. Added to no Mothers day acknowledgment, I sent a text off to him, "since I'm not your mother and not your father, does that make you not my son?". Phone rings a few minutes later. Anyway, we had a nice conversation about the awkwardness of the whole father/mother thing. It was nice to have a discussion, where we could talk about our feelings. The old 'man", I once was could never talk about feelings.

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Finally Anna

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June 23, 2026, 07:04:35 AM
Quote from: Gina P on June 22, 2026, 07:36:46 AMIt was nice to have a discussion, where we could talk about our feelings. The old 'man", I once was could never talk about feelings.
Much like it is for me. I haven't even begun any transition but just by accepting my true identity I can now talk about feelings and enjoy doing it. My affective empathy has also shown itself rather frequently. It is a really nice experience. 🥰
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Gina P

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June 23, 2026, 07:58:03 AM
Quote from: Finally Anna on June 23, 2026, 07:04:35 AMMuch like it is for me. I haven't even begun any transition but just by accepting my true identity I can now talk about feelings and enjoy doing it. My affective empathy has also shown itself rather frequently. It is a really nice experience. 🥰
The empathy, ugh, the empathy. I find myself crying when I think of others. The feelings are over the top, sometimes. I thought my idgaf attitude would protect me but noooo. Transitioning is amazing. 🙂
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Gina P

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Today at 07:31:00 AM
  Had a day out yesterday. Went to the sleep doctor for a new appliance. Finished up very quick so we stopped off at the city park to poke around. A small city of maybe 25k and a 50 acre park complete with all kinds of courts for every sport, tennis, basketball, baseball, horse shoes, pickle ball, veteran memorials, a pond, a tank, a deck gun, an old steam tractor, museum. I was quite impressed. Then out for lunch at a local restaurant. I needed some lumber and stuff at Lowes but forgot I had wore a dress. Felt a little out of place pulling 2x4s but managed to get through it with only a few stares.
  My son and his wife sent me a nice gift for Fathers day, or as he put it, parents day. Really made my day. 
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