Tractor Dad

Dedicated to Tractor-Dads Everywhere.

There are few places in this world he would rather be than on his tractor.

Dear Dungarees,

It’s been a week! Here lies a cautionary tale about buying an old home with quirks you can't see with a redemptive twist because family can overcome any obstacle. As the wise monkey advised in The Lion King, we looked beyond what we could see and found comfort in teamwork, family, and laughter, even if we were a little stinky due to no showers or running water. Here are the highlights (or lowlights if you’re a glass-half-empty kind of person).

Phantom underground water leak

Company for the weekend

Insert dad with tractor

Dig GIANT hole

Bypass exposed power lines

Cut septic line accidentally

Fix septic line

Flooding from 2 water leaks no one can find

Shut off water main

Endless climbing in and out of watery muddy pit to hand-dig on a journey of discovery

Lots of, sweat, grit, muscle, prayer, laughter, coffee, no showers and all the life, family, and food

Leaks located

Pipes fixed

Dad with tractor backfilled pit

Problem solved.

Thankful, oh so thankful for this huge, hilarious, noisy family and adult children to lend their expertise, encouragement, and muscles. Tractor Dad said I’m not going to be laughing when I get his bill.