***OFFICIAL 2026 WEATHER THREAD***

[Kinch]

I figured they were down in the pit manually turning like, like they churn butter.

There was a news reporter in Bloomfield, who would dress up Amish and take his girl friend dressed Amish to a bar in Ottumwa, smoke (when you could smoke indoors) play pool, drink Bud Light and get a ton of stares. Did that all the time.

 

[1SEIACLONE]

LOL! The Amish that make their money not farming are pretty close to Old Order Mennonites, outside cars.

Many in Davis Co. own all sorts of business, making windows, saw mills, lumber yards and many do carpentry work. They get around by hiring drivers to get them to the job site, or do the horse and buggy. the work ranges from high quality to complete garbage.

 

[Hoggins]

My zoeller sump pump was a champ this weekend that saved my ass from having water in the basement. However, I would have been screwed if we lost power. Thinking of getting a backup to cover my ass in the event of a power outage. Would you recommend doing a battery backup or water powered sump pump?

Or would just a power station be a better investment?

I’ve had a battery back up for 8 years and can’t complain. It’s also never been used outside me testing it occasionally.

I’d look into a back system that uses water pressure from your houses water line. Those seem really fool proof