I’ve made very little progress on the pond lately. My problem has been that I didn’t have the parts I needed. I decided to get a waterfall filter and use it to make the waterfall in the pond. It will make a pretty pool at the top of the wall, and it will make a huge and beautiful sheet of water that falls into the pond. I got the filter and almost everything I needed on Friday. But I forgot the glue to connect the flexible water tube to the fittings in the bottom of the filter box. Dang. The Wicklein’s Water Garden guy (who answered many questions and was awesomely helpful again) had said that I shouldn’t use just any PVC glue. I should make sure it was safe for ponds.
Wicklein’s was closed yesterday, so I went to Home Depot thinking I might find what I need. As I tried to sort through all the varieties of PVC glue, a Home Depot Guy asked me if I needed help.
Home Depot Guy: Do you need any help?
Me: Yes, I’m running some PVC in my pond…
HDG: Schedule forty.
Me: What?
HDG: Schedule forty.
Me: What?
HDG: Schedule forty.
(pause)
Me: What? (starting to giggle a little)
HDG: (Grabbing a PVC fitting) Schedule forty PVC is rated for high pressure.
Me: Oh… good, I’m using it to run water from my pump to my waterfall.
HDG: What fittings do you need?
Me: I don’t need fittings. I need glue.
HDG: Glue? Here… (handing me some all-purpose PVC glue)
Me: Will this be safe for ponds? …safe for fish?
HDG: Yeah… glue is all the same.
Me: Oh… er, thanks.
On the way home, I stopped at a garden center and went to their pond section. They had the pond glue. But of course I already bought the other stuff. Now I have to take it back. Dang.
I’ve gotten it all glued now. It just needs to cure overnight.
Are you going to wait a little while then go back to that guy with tears in your eyes and say, “Thanks a lot. You killed my fish! All glues are not the same.” Video it if you do, ok?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScOj-Wnas_M&feature=related
You crack me up. It’s like we’ve always known each other. Or something. Heh.
That clip is hilarious!!! This whole post is hilarious!!! These comments are hilarious!!!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! (I wonder how you spell Ha in spanish?)
Also, I’m going to try to incorporate ‘schedule forty’ into my everyday conversations more often.
What?
With the start of s***** looming, let’s hope we do NOT ever see THIS use of that phase: “We’ve ‘schedule(d) forty’ students into that one section for you – is that a problem?”
Just love how you stand up to the know-it-all HD guy, Brad – if nothing else, wear ’em down with your repeated questioning. Way to go. My last experience there was much better than yours – I had a sweet young gal who truly knew her outdoor wood staining and her advice on materials and technique seemed to work well on the front porch bench at our abode. Too bad she didn’t work in the department you visited…
Hi Max! Here kitty, kitty!
Looking forward to seeing the final result…it is going to be cool.
And isn’t that pump huge? Are you making a waterfall that will put Niagra Falls to shame? Or did you make Max smaller?
I love when you say “What?” repeatedly – it cracks me up!
What?
Not funny yet Kim. You must repeat it!
What?
Huh?
What?
I don’t know … third base!
I laugh just thinking of the “Home Depot Tough Guy”. Talking to you like you’re an idiot…when in reality…
Heh. Silly know-it-alls.
I had a similar experience in our Home Depot here. I think it’s in their training manual.