Water Well Journal
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I am not kidding. Many of the prob- lems we have dealing with people are simply the result of our own idiosyn- crasies and foibles. Think about it: How often do we really meet difficult or dis- agreeable people in our life? At least for me, most people I deal with in everyday life, personally and professionally, are friendly, warm, and congenial. Most of the disputes or arguments I've been in are generally the result of mutual misun- derstandings or failure to yield by one or both of us to avoid a major argument after a minor dispute erupts. I'm not here to give a sermon or tell you to always "turn the other cheek." This is just a reminder many of the is- sues we have dealing with difficult peo- ple might be the product of our own creation. You're probably thinking, "He's quick with the causes, but not helpful with the cures." The reason is simple. I don't profess to be a professional in inter-human rela- tionships. I only offer my observations to illustrate many of us deal with the same difficult people and to explain some of the ways I have found to work. There remains so much I still need to learn about people and fostering rela- tionships with them. I'm always trying to find new ways I can develop mean- ingful friendships and relationships with the people I meet and am always work- ing hard to patch up those friendships I have lost. One important fact I now realize is too many of the friends we once thought we had for life actually pass through our lives far too fast. Whether due to death, retirement, a change in occupation, or just as a consequence of life, it's true. I hope a little bit of what I have written will have some meaning for you. Until next time, work safe and smart. ENGINEERING from page 51 WWJ waterwelljournal.com 52 December 2016 WWJ " " ' #' #% (+ '&+ %&"$ ' !' "#$&"$ %&!% '%&" ,!"&$"#&"!%"&! '&+%& &$" &"'&"$%&&"!$+&"# )")+$"%%&"#% #!&&"'%&" $%#% &&"!$+"$+$'%)! $"'!)& +$'*&!%"! '%&" '& #$&"$&&"! !"$$" #$%%"$ +$'$(! Brat Rotary-Auger The Gus Pech Brat rig is the best all around rig for you. As we customize your rig with options as a bottom table drive, angle drilling, mud pit system, casing hammer at- tachment, rod spinner, carousel, or rod box. With our dual spindle head you can switch from rotary to coring with the touch of a button on the console. The Brat series is ideal for auger drilling with its high torque capability. We at Gus Pech will cus- tomize the rig to your specifications. Contact us today to get your new rig ready for you. 1480 Lincoln Street SW PO Box 96 • Le Mars, Iowa 51031 712.546.4145 • 800.383.7324 Fax: 712.546.8945 www.guspech.com BRAT Rotary-Auger Ed Butts, PE, CPI, is the chief engineer at 4B Engineering & Consulting, Salem, Oregon. He has more than 40 years of experience in the water well business, specializing in engineering and business management. He can be reached at epbpe@juno.com.