PS do not plant perennial bunchgrasses anywhere the fuck near your septic tank leachfield because they will absolutely stuff every single pipe full of roots and also grow 12 feet tall because they were made for like 18" of rain a year and the occasional buffalo patty for fertilizer.
August 14, 2025 at 2:43 AM
PS do not plant perennial bunchgrasses anywhere the fuck near your septic tank leachfield because they will absolutely stuff every single pipe full of roots and also grow 12 feet tall because they were made for like 18" of rain a year and the occasional buffalo patty for fertilizer.
Ugh. We've been there [new septic line/leachfield two years ago; new well pump last year].
Let's go help Elise pay for repairs:
Let's go help Elise pay for repairs:
The sewer repair person is here to take a look through the now-unclogged main drain and tell me what our options are on repairing this broken sewer line.
Step one is finding out exactly how broken it is. But what we know so far already puts us in five-figure territory.
Have I mentioned my sale?
Step one is finding out exactly how broken it is. But what we know so far already puts us in five-figure territory.
Have I mentioned my sale?
August 26, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Ugh. We've been there [new septic line/leachfield two years ago; new well pump last year].
Let's go help Elise pay for repairs:
Let's go help Elise pay for repairs:
I give up. I just give up.
The new leachfield has failed. Don't ask me how; IDK.
I have SO MUCH ON ME right now, and I can't even talk to anyone about some of it, but today is just the last straw.
I can't.
[I will. Later. Right now I need space for despair.]
The new leachfield has failed. Don't ask me how; IDK.
I have SO MUCH ON ME right now, and I can't even talk to anyone about some of it, but today is just the last straw.
I can't.
[I will. Later. Right now I need space for despair.]
April 11, 2024 at 9:17 PM
I give up. I just give up.
The new leachfield has failed. Don't ask me how; IDK.
I have SO MUCH ON ME right now, and I can't even talk to anyone about some of it, but today is just the last straw.
I can't.
[I will. Later. Right now I need space for despair.]
The new leachfield has failed. Don't ask me how; IDK.
I have SO MUCH ON ME right now, and I can't even talk to anyone about some of it, but today is just the last straw.
I can't.
[I will. Later. Right now I need space for despair.]
I have been doing everything I can this horrible, god-awful year. None of it is enough. And I couldn't anticipate a $10K leachfield failure, nor all the costly medical stuff we've both had to pay for all year, nor a bunch of other expenses I've never even discussed.
December 11, 2024 at 7:43 PM
I have been doing everything I can this horrible, god-awful year. None of it is enough. And I couldn't anticipate a $10K leachfield failure, nor all the costly medical stuff we've both had to pay for all year, nor a bunch of other expenses I've never even discussed.
Sceptic Leachfield!
February 16, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Sceptic Leachfield!
That boy can find you underground freshwater and make sure your leachfield doesn't cross it.
June 8, 2026 at 3:15 PM
That boy can find you underground freshwater and make sure your leachfield doesn't cross it.
Seriously. Five figures to dig a new leachfield. We don't have that kind of scratch.
That's why Wings is taking this extraordinary step [he's only ever put his work on sale *once* before, and that was only 20% for one day, IIRC.]
That's why Wings is taking this extraordinary step [he's only ever put his work on sale *once* before, and that was only 20% for one day, IIRC.]
March 9, 2024 at 1:34 AM
Seriously. Five figures to dig a new leachfield. We don't have that kind of scratch.
That's why Wings is taking this extraordinary step [he's only ever put his work on sale *once* before, and that was only 20% for one day, IIRC.]
That's why Wings is taking this extraordinary step [he's only ever put his work on sale *once* before, and that was only 20% for one day, IIRC.]
I give up. I just give up.
The new leachfield has failed. Don't ask me how; IDK.
I have SO MUCH ON ME right now, and I can't even talk to anyone about some of it, but today is just the last straw.
I can't.
[I will. Later. Right now I need space for despair.]
The new leachfield has failed. Don't ask me how; IDK.
I have SO MUCH ON ME right now, and I can't even talk to anyone about some of it, but today is just the last straw.
I can't.
[I will. Later. Right now I need space for despair.]
April 11, 2024 at 9:16 PM
I give up. I just give up.
The new leachfield has failed. Don't ask me how; IDK.
I have SO MUCH ON ME right now, and I can't even talk to anyone about some of it, but today is just the last straw.
I can't.
[I will. Later. Right now I need space for despair.]
The new leachfield has failed. Don't ask me how; IDK.
I have SO MUCH ON ME right now, and I can't even talk to anyone about some of it, but today is just the last straw.
I can't.
[I will. Later. Right now I need space for despair.]
We need to have a new leachfield dug. We were advised today that it will run well into five figures.
We don't have that kind of money.
I have no way to make this happen, outside of sales.
We don't have that kind of money.
I have no way to make this happen, outside of sales.
March 7, 2024 at 1:09 AM
We need to have a new leachfield dug. We were advised today that it will run well into five figures.
We don't have that kind of money.
I have no way to make this happen, outside of sales.
We don't have that kind of money.
I have no way to make this happen, outside of sales.
I have been doing everything I can this horrible, god-awful year. None of it is enough. And I couldn't anticipate a $10K leachfield failure, nor all the costly medical stuff we've both had to pay for all year, nor a bunch of other expenses I've never even discussed.
December 11, 2024 at 7:53 PM
I have been doing everything I can this horrible, god-awful year. None of it is enough. And I couldn't anticipate a $10K leachfield failure, nor all the costly medical stuff we've both had to pay for all year, nor a bunch of other expenses I've never even discussed.
Yes, and Trumpism, the toxic leachfield of ignorance and cruelty has got to be dismantled. The right wing brain-smothing machine of hate and misinformation needs be removed.
April 20, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Yes, and Trumpism, the toxic leachfield of ignorance and cruelty has got to be dismantled. The right wing brain-smothing machine of hate and misinformation needs be removed.
Anyway, another 3-figure bill that I need to make up somehow. This on top of Wings's silver, the propane refill, the ongoing septic system/leachfield nightmare, taxes upcoming, eventually a power chair, and before anything else, taxes.
We need sales.
We need sales.
February 16, 2024 at 2:56 AM
Anyway, another 3-figure bill that I need to make up somehow. This on top of Wings's silver, the propane refill, the ongoing septic system/leachfield nightmare, taxes upcoming, eventually a power chair, and before anything else, taxes.
We need sales.
We need sales.
A new leachfield. We need to dig a whole new leachfield. We can't even think about it until our taxes are done and paid. But it's going to be five figures.
FIVE FIGURES. We don't have that kind of scratch.
So. SALES.
FIVE FIGURES. We don't have that kind of scratch.
So. SALES.
March 8, 2024 at 4:32 AM
A new leachfield. We need to dig a whole new leachfield. We can't even think about it until our taxes are done and paid. But it's going to be five figures.
FIVE FIGURES. We don't have that kind of scratch.
So. SALES.
FIVE FIGURES. We don't have that kind of scratch.
So. SALES.
Yeah, usually perimeter drains have holes going down one side of the pipe. Was it taking water away from your septic leachfield area so it wouldn’t be over loaded? Drainage sucks.
March 9, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Yeah, usually perimeter drains have holes going down one side of the pipe. Was it taking water away from your septic leachfield area so it wouldn’t be over loaded? Drainage sucks.
5 figures to re-dig their septic system's leachfield. No joke. Aji could use a lot of Ko-fi.
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March 8, 2024 at 10:18 PM
5 figures to re-dig their septic system's leachfield. No joke. Aji could use a lot of Ko-fi.
But I still need to have my main focus on making sales. The taxes won't go away; the septic system/leachfield catastrophe won't, either. And at some point, I still need to replace my dying laptop, and [someday] find funds for a power wheelchair. So we will need help with shares, always.
February 4, 2024 at 2:01 AM
But I still need to have my main focus on making sales. The taxes won't go away; the septic system/leachfield catastrophe won't, either. And at some point, I still need to replace my dying laptop, and [someday] find funds for a power wheelchair. So we will need help with shares, always.
We're shelling out over $200+ cash every 8-10 days for septic pumping, because our leachfield was apparently dug incorrectly. We can't fix it before March, probably, and by then, taxes will be due. And my laptop, limping along for 4 months now, is on its last legs. Without it, I can't work.
January 29, 2024 at 1:09 AM
We're shelling out over $200+ cash every 8-10 days for septic pumping, because our leachfield was apparently dug incorrectly. We can't fix it before March, probably, and by then, taxes will be due. And my laptop, limping along for 4 months now, is on its last legs. Without it, I can't work.
But I still need to have my main focus on making sales. The taxes won't go away; the septic system/leachfield catastrophe won't, either. And at some point, I still need to replace my dying laptop, and [someday] find funds for a power wheelchair. So we will need help with shares, always.
February 3, 2024 at 4:27 AM
But I still need to have my main focus on making sales. The taxes won't go away; the septic system/leachfield catastrophe won't, either. And at some point, I still need to replace my dying laptop, and [someday] find funds for a power wheelchair. So we will need help with shares, always.
But I still need to have my main focus on making sales. The taxes won't go away; the septic system/leachfield catastrophe won't, either. And at some point, I still need to replace my dying laptop, and [someday] find funds for a power wheelchair. So we will need help with shares, always.
February 2, 2024 at 1:59 AM
But I still need to have my main focus on making sales. The taxes won't go away; the septic system/leachfield catastrophe won't, either. And at some point, I still need to replace my dying laptop, and [someday] find funds for a power wheelchair. So we will need help with shares, always.
It's been such a horrible few years. Same for us: This time last year, it was the leachfield failure; then a roof leak; then a truck engine problem. Now it's our well pressure pump. 😖
I keep telling myself the same: Someday. *Someday*.
I keep telling myself the same: Someday. *Someday*.
April 14, 2025 at 2:16 AM
It's been such a horrible few years. Same for us: This time last year, it was the leachfield failure; then a roof leak; then a truck engine problem. Now it's our well pressure pump. 😖
I keep telling myself the same: Someday. *Someday*.
I keep telling myself the same: Someday. *Someday*.
And it's impossible to overstate how badly we need to bring in consistent sales now.
After ~$10K in cash to remediate our septic/leachfield misinstall, we now have roof repairs, other repairs, medical costs, and tax payments due.
We need help.
After ~$10K in cash to remediate our septic/leachfield misinstall, we now have roof repairs, other repairs, medical costs, and tax payments due.
We need help.
May 26, 2024 at 8:54 PM
And it's impossible to overstate how badly we need to bring in consistent sales now.
After ~$10K in cash to remediate our septic/leachfield misinstall, we now have roof repairs, other repairs, medical costs, and tax payments due.
We need help.
After ~$10K in cash to remediate our septic/leachfield misinstall, we now have roof repairs, other repairs, medical costs, and tax payments due.
We need help.
I meant was it diverting runoff from somewhere else so it wouldn’t pool near your leach field so the leachfield won’t get overwhelmed. If your town has your septic system plans on file it might answer the question. Easier to fix drainage than a septic fix. Sorry! It would be good to know.
March 10, 2026 at 12:38 AM
I meant was it diverting runoff from somewhere else so it wouldn’t pool near your leach field so the leachfield won’t get overwhelmed. If your town has your septic system plans on file it might answer the question. Easier to fix drainage than a septic fix. Sorry! It would be good to know.
We both have big medical costs coming up in two weeks; I have far bigger ones coming up later this summer.
Add to that what this year has done to us on every conceivable front in terms of expenses, especially the septic disaster requiring a new leachfield?
Add to that what this year has done to us on every conceivable front in terms of expenses, especially the septic disaster requiring a new leachfield?
June 9, 2024 at 10:04 PM
We both have big medical costs coming up in two weeks; I have far bigger ones coming up later this summer.
Add to that what this year has done to us on every conceivable front in terms of expenses, especially the septic disaster requiring a new leachfield?
Add to that what this year has done to us on every conceivable front in terms of expenses, especially the septic disaster requiring a new leachfield?
Seriously. Five figures to dig a new leachfield. We don't have that kind of scratch.
That's why Wings is taking this extraordinary step this weekend only [he's only ever put his work on sale *once* before, and that was only 20% for one day, IIRC.]
That's why Wings is taking this extraordinary step this weekend only [he's only ever put his work on sale *once* before, and that was only 20% for one day, IIRC.]
March 10, 2024 at 12:43 AM
Seriously. Five figures to dig a new leachfield. We don't have that kind of scratch.
That's why Wings is taking this extraordinary step this weekend only [he's only ever put his work on sale *once* before, and that was only 20% for one day, IIRC.]
That's why Wings is taking this extraordinary step this weekend only [he's only ever put his work on sale *once* before, and that was only 20% for one day, IIRC.]