And, I’m glad there are no pictures. You will all agree that this is TMI but it was so funny!
My husband an engineer . . one of those Georgia Tech/Clemson/Tulane engineers so he definitely has credentials but sometimes, he is just too much of an engineer for real life.
The irrigation system in my garden is PVC pipe and the sun is terrible for the exposed parts. We have to re-do it almost every year and we had planned to re-do it all this year with the garden expansion but we just never got around to it.
While at Tractor Supply the other day, I saw some nifty little sprinklers that sit atop T-posts so I got a couple. When Vince got home from work, I was out there working and asked him to come help me set up one of those sprinklers. It was quite easy and I could have done it myself but I didn’t realize that. One part of the PVC pipe was leaking a bit so Vince messed with it. I was saying “Be careful . . that stuff will break so easily right now.”
Sprinkler
Another thing to remember . . we have well water and it’s ice cold coming from deep below ground. Vince still had on his work clothes, shoes, belt and all. He got the sprinkler all attached, turned it on and when he turned it on, the piece of PVC pipe that he had messed with blew out and we were both standing there getting an ice cold shower. He let out a string of words he learned from his Sicilian parents. I was laughing so hard and at my age, that can be very dangerous. I took off running to get out of the spray of cold water and right there, I had to stop and take care of business. Vince was still standing there getting wet and he said “What the heck are you doing?” What does it look like I’m doing? It’s either this or have an accident in my pants!
Thank goodness for living out in the country where no one can see or hear what goes on around here. Anyone who thinks we don’t enjoy life needs to come here and spend one day with us. Oh . . wait . . no one is every going to come here again after that story.
Irene Grimes says
I’d come over in a heartbeat!!
JudyL says
We’d be happy to have you! 🙂
Dar in MO says
OMG, I almost had an accident while reading your story and I’m not getting sprayed with cold water. I can just picture this scene. What a hoot you two are.!
Karen says
What a great story. And I can really relate to the laughing too hard scenario – been there done that! I’m so glad you’re enjoying your life in the country.
Dottie N. says
Oh my gosh, Judy – TMI or not, that is just HILARIOUS! And, I can’t keep from LOL :-).
Joan says
Thanks for the chuckle!
Ama says
Oh Judy, thanks for this post. I just had a real good belly laugh, I am still chuckling and it was so needed today.
JudyL says
Glad to make you smile! It was pretty funny . . the funniest thing was Vince’s reaction. He must think I never do that out there! 🙂
Karin says
That is so funny Judy! Thanks for keepin’ it real! Your blog posts are akways an adventure 🙂
Theresa says
Hysterical!
Vivian Oaks says
You two are too much!!! LOL
Lori in South Dakota says
Big chuckles, I know EXACTLY what you mean!
Terri says
LOL. Vince probablly never realized until today what a real country girl he had!! I am also past that certain age and I can identify completely!! I work 10 feet from the bathroom and sometimes that’s even too far!!
shirley bruner says
OMG….that had to be hilarious. you have way too much fun.
Brandy M. says
hahahahaha!!
If you still have that commode out by the shop, you could’ve used that! LOL
🙂
Mary Lines says
Been there – done that – not installing sprinklers, but I know the feeling. Hilarious! Thanks for sharing!
Debbie says
Too funny! Thanks for a great morning chuckle!!!! Have a fun day.
wanda ll says
To funny I can see this now. Having a water well has it’s advantages as you can now see( keep cool in the very hot summer months ice shower).
When growing up around here in the summer would would take the very large flexiable pipe from tank and parents would turn the pump on and we would play in the ice cold water like they do at water parks. Thanks for the memory jog once again.
Diana from SC says
You have made my day with the story….no pictures needed. Thanks
Diane says
Laughing is such a good thing, thanks..
Jan Woods Trenkler says
They say a picture is worth a thousand words but in this case your writing said it all ! Too funny for words! My late husband was an aerospace engineer so I know what you mean. If you asked him what time it was, he’d tell you how to build a clock!
JudyL says
I don’t think folks truly understand the nature of living with an engineer til they spend a lot of time with them. Vince is hilarious and I wouldn’t trade him for the world but sometimes, we just don’t talk the same language, which could be a good thing! 🙂
Ranch Wife says
LOL… just one more reason to be thankful for living without neighbors! Thanks for sharing your story. I’m so glad to know I’m in good company.! There is never a bathroom handy when you need one. Life is GOOD when you laugh until you pee. 🙂
Sherry V. says
OM! How did I miss this post?! Could have been because I was in Tennessee without reliable internet service!
I’m glad that there were no grasshoppers when what happened happened. . . .because that would have been entirely too much for any of us readers to be able to handle!! ROFLOL