Election Day, Three Candidates, and the Circus Continues

Well, yesterday was surprisingly uneventful.

No flat tires, dead batteries, broken-down trucks, or other mechanical disasters. Both Eddie and Jesse kept plugging away at sprinkler blowouts, and nobody had to call in the cavalry.

We’re almost afraid to mention it. Around here, that’s usually how you tempt fate.

Three Candidates, One Position, Zero Paperwork

Our search for one additional sprinkler blowout technician continues.

We currently have three candidates who have spoken with Jesse, and all three appear to have the experience and qualifications we’re looking for.

There’s just one little obstacle.

None of them has submitted the information we need to verify those qualifications.

Three candidates. One job. Zero paperwork.

Apparently, getting someone to submit their qualifications is harder than getting a sprinkler customer to read our blowout terms of service.

And believe me, that’s saying something.

We’re hopeful that at least one of these gentlemen will provide the necessary information so we can verify his experience, conduct an interview, and get some additional help before Thanksgiving.

It’s Election Day!

Today is Election Day!

Sheila and I voted last week, so we’ve already done our civic duty. Now we get to sit back and watch the results roll in.

I have to admit, watching American politics these days is a little like watching a sprinkler system with a broken controller.

Everybody is running, nobody seems to know which direction, and sooner or later somebody gets soaked.

And the campaign promises!

If I made as many promises to my customers as some politicians make to voters, I’d need about 40 technicians, 20 compressors, and a direct line to Santa Claus to get everything done.

Of course, there’s one major difference between sprinkler blowouts and politics.

When we say we’re going to blow something out, we actually get the job done.

Regardless of which side of the political fence you’re on, we hope everyone who hasn’t already voted takes the opportunity to do so.

After all, voting is one of the few times we get to tell politicians what we think without having to sit through a committee hearing.

And if your candidate wins, congratulations!

If your candidate loses, don’t worry. There will be another election, another campaign, and approximately 47 million more political commercials before you know it.

Back to Business

Eddie and Jesse are continuing through our remaining sprinkler blowout routes as we work toward finishing the season before Thanksgiving.

Please watch for your blowout notification, have gates unlocked and pets secured, and make sure your sprinkler equipment is accessible.

If you no longer need a blowout, please cancel BEFORE you get a notification that we are coming.

Unlike political campaign promises, our scheduled routes aren’t just something we talk about. Our technicians actually show up and do the work.

Until Tomorrow…

Here’s hoping for another productive day, no mechanical surprises, and perhaps some good news on the staffing front.

And whatever happens at the polls today, remember:

The election will eventually be over. Sprinkler blowout season will eventually be over.

Unfortunately, only one of those guarantees we’ll stop hearing about it.

Today’s Routes

Eddie — Meridian 83646 with Leroy

North Golfview Way
West Quaker Ridge Drive
West Woodmont Drive
North Aronmink Way
West Birdie Street
North Swainson Avenue
West Janelle Street
West Kendrick Street
West Muirfield Drive
West Mirage Court
North Burley Way
West Scottsdale Street
North Turnberry Way
North Robie Avenue
West Moon Lake Street
West Patel Court
Angelica Drive West

Jesse — Kuna with Orange Julius (OJ)

South Tomen Avenue
East Wild Lilac Court
East Dunrobin Street
West Lunchbox Street
South School Avenue
North Cranesbill Avenue
West Cascara Street
South Titan Place
North Katie Way
South Rumney Avenue
East Odyssey Street
North Meldgold Avenue
Caterpillar Avenue North
North Star Garnet Avenue
North Countryside Avenue
North Vinifera Avenue
North Rhodamine Avenue