Welcome to my blog.
In the South
there's a long tradition of hard work and honest living. Around here
you'll find a lot of red necks and blue collars. I grew up in that great
Southern Tradition. My father was a plumber, my brothers are plumbers,
and I've been a plumber since I was a teenager. It runs in the blood. A
lot of my relatives are involved in construction or other skilled
trades. We are all simple, hardworking, Middle-Class America.
I
started this blog to give back, make a difference, and document the
hard work and unquenchable spirit of the American working class. We're
the ones who built this nation and the ones who are keeping it going.
It's the working class who were hit hardest by the recession and the
working class who keep the country moving while the politicians scratch
their heads and try to figure out what's going on. We build it, we fix
it, and most of the time we pay for it.
I'm cutting
this blog up into several sections. For now I have an section on basic
DIY projects around your home that can save you some money. I also have
sections on more advanced topics for those entering the plumbing trade
and those who want to move their skills to another level. I may add
others. I may even get political or philosophical, but I'll try to keep
everything neatly sectioned so you can find what you want.
Look
around. Use the tabs at the top to find what you want. Stay awhile, and
feel free to comment on posts or contact me via email with your
questions / suggestions. After 30+ years running pipe and running
projects I'm currently consulting on technology in the construction
industry, instructing at Central Piedmont Community College, and
generally being a cheerleader for my industry and the proud and strong
workers who get-it-done every day.
