Today we are still a family even though we no longer live together or close by.

If a customer ever hears "Uh, oh" while drilling his well or installing his pump, the first thing he will remember if he has a well or pump problem was that statement, "Uh, oh."

Take time to establish a fundamental bookkeeping system with competent office staff and invest smartly in a computer system.

At 10 years old I delivered ice, groceries, newspapers and anything else I could carry in the trailer.

Back then, families were much closer, worked and played together and helped each other in times of need.

I encouraged the drillers to visit and know their competition, whether friend or foe.