What I went through to get a good PH meter

I got both my Bluelab truncheon meters last night at about 10:30 PM. The UPS guy brought them. How did I get them at 10:30 PM from the UPS guy, you ask? Well Iâ??m glad you asked because I just gotta share this. I got them that late because thatâ??s about the time I finished pulling out the tow truck and the UPS truck.

I live back in the woods about a mile from the main highway. About 6:30 PM I got a call from the UPS dude. He was directly across from me on the other side of the highway in a housing development, and he couldnâ??t find my place. I explained very simply and carefully how to get to my house. Previously I had installed address signs with arrows, at all possible intersections on the driveways to my house, including one at the hwy. The numbers were 4 inches tall, but it was dark, and very foggy and about 28 degrees F. After giving him directions he said there is no way that he could find it. He was very frustrated and it was his 4th day on the job. He actually was in the correct driveway at one point before going back to the other side of the hwy, so I said, Look, just go back into that one driveway (he knew which one), and take the first right, and then the next right. So he agreed to try it again.

So Iâ??m waiting by the fire for more than 10 minutes. Iâ??m about to give up when I see the truck driving right by my house. This isnâ??t ideal, because itâ??s pretty muddy past my house, with only one small gravel area to turn around. You go past that this time of year and youâ??re pretty much screwed unless your in a 4x4. I watched from my porch for awhile and I could see fog getting lit up in various patterns for awhile, so Iâ??m thinking perhaps he found the gravel area and is getting turned around. I was thinking incorrectly, because pretty soon all light patterns ceased to exist.

I found out later that he neither followed my directions or the signs, and delivered my package to my neighbors. Sure itâ??s foggy and sure heâ??s in a hurry, but youâ??d think he would at least drive slow enough to read the obvious signs that I told him about. My neighbor told the guy when he left to stay straight on this main driveway and do not turn until you have to either go right or left. Then go left about 100 yards to the road. Pretty simple, huh? Evidently not. He had to make a very sharp left turn on the way out to get into my driveway, and eventually the mud. And why for crying out loud, when he saw it was getting muddy did he not back up and turn around in the gravel area, or a little farther into my parking area? I know backing a UPS van in the fog and the dark kinda sucks, but it Iâ??ve accomplished more difficult backing. Heck, he didnâ??t even have a trailer.

He thought it might be best if he ploughed ever forward in the hopes of finding civilization. Unfortunately I had recently replaced my traction tires with ones that have a warrantee (from now on itâ??s only traction tires, even though they last half as long and cost twice as much). I almost had him pulled out of the worst spot, when he started sliding sideways and down into a big ditch. When he called for a tow truck he said bring a heavy duty one, I interrupted and said bring a 4x4, and he told them to do so as well. Of course they did not bring a 4x4. The tow truck was able to get the UPS van back up out of the ditch, but then the tow truck got stuck. My 95 dodge ram with non-traction tires pulled the tow truck to safety, then the UPS truck as well. Man I love that truck. My window was down as I was parking and I heard the two drivers talk about having dinner some place that was in the city. I said, Whatsa matter, you donâ??t like my swamp?" The UPS guy had 4 more deliveries yet to make.

Iâ??m wondering how much the tow company got paid from UPS, and if I should bill them both.

Ok...I can buy it from UPS.......but the tow truck guy is simply an idiot. :stoned:

That sounded like a fun evening.. :thumbsup:

Opie,

Whats the ph of the mud out around your house? :D

Glad everything worked out well, in any case...:thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by Weedhound

Opie,

Whats the ph of the mud out around your house? :D

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LOL. No really. LOL.

OK, what the fuck is up with the minus one rating on my thread? That's what I get for sharing? I'm guessing someone here is a tow truck driver or UPS dude. Did I ever once say anything against people in those professions? Thanks again, asshole.

And Treetops. I think you're right. I'll probably remember that evening for quite awhile, maybe even until my death.

there ya go, gave ya a thumbs-up :thumbsup: ... (least I could do, one of my ex-wives works for UPS, and they DO suck, :D)

Thats some story hahaha. Hey at least you got it eh :thumbsup:

Btw I gave you a thumbsup...I dunno why someone knocked it down. Must be an idiot.

Thanks, thumbs up guys and here's some rep except for reaper, but not for the lack of trying. Perhaps I will be able to soon IR, soon... Ah yes, then all will be well in the universe.

Thumbs up. Good story.:):thumbsup:

I thoroughly enjoyed the story. But, seriously, whats the pH of the mud? thumbs up!:thumbsup:

Alright, if you really want to know I'll grab some mud tomorrow for a soil run off test. I'm guessing a solid 6.66

I want to know damnit!!!!!

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Originally Posted by Opie Yutts

Alright, if you really want to know I'll grab some mud tomorrow for a soil run off test. I'm guessing a solid 6.66

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it is written, " in the final days, the universe will weep, the skies will open and fire shall fall from the heavens, and, the soil will pH at 6.66, the 'Mark of the Beaster' " ... time's runnin' out :S2:

I'm going to go check all my mud RIGHT NOW!!!!! :eek:

all i know is if ups truck workers work on there day off they get paid 85 $ a hour. Around 1.25 a minute.

I'd work everyday! Wait, Wait Wait, which one of yous will water my plants then!?!!?!?!?!

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Originally Posted by ksmoker

all i know is if ups truck workers work on there day off they get paid 85 $ a hour. Around 1.25 a minute.

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Holy crap. That's almost as much as a dentist.

Yeah, the UPS guy kept saying, "At least I'm getting paid for this." I imagine he got a lot of overtime that evening. He was extremely worried however, and very apologetic. He said if he damages or even scratches the truck too much, there could be a formal inquisition and he could loose his job that he had for a whopping 4 days. In turn that would make it much more difficult to find another job.

Once it was all over, he wanted to buy me a dinner or give me some gas money, which I of course turned down, even though my fuel light came on about half way through the ordeal. As best as I can tell, this life is pretty much meaningless unless you try to help people often, or at least occasionally.

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Originally Posted by Balkey

I'd work everyday! Wait, Wait Wait, which one of yous will water my plants then!?!!?!?!?!

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With all the money you'll be making, you could afford automatic EC control, temp control, moisture control, and PH dosers.

I was wondering if we have anybody who drives for a living, and smokes during work? I would be extremely tempted to. I have a mail carrier friend. He makes pretty good money, and he and his mail carrier buddies all get nice and toasty before and during work. Our tax dollars hard at work. Actually he does a god job, stoned or not.

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Originally Posted by Opie Yutts

With all the money you'll be making, you could afford automatic EC control, temp control, moisture control, and PH dosers.

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Well if I was to buy those gadgets, I sure are hell wouldn't have them delivered!!!!