[Gaffer]

I grew up in a house that had no running water, when you swept the floor, you didn't need a dustpan, all you had to do was to sweep it between the cracks and let if fall to the dirt. The outhouse was there, and the well (appropriately far enough from the well). As a boy, I can remember many times getting a bath in a big washtub.

The house wasn't modernized until 1958 with running water and bathroom. Even so, in the early 60s, I can remember Thanksgiving was great with TWO (countem, TWO) Swanson Turkey TV dinners. It's a matter of perspective.

[hennie pennie]

You should write a book. Do you happen to have a blog where you’ve posted any stories about your childhood? You’re a good writer, and have good material.

[sionnsar]

and the well (appropriately far enough from the well).

Yah. You don't want them wells getting too close to each other.

Next thing you know, you've got a sinkhole.