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Through the Back Door! by Jim Kuebelbeck Water Witching In the early 1800s, U.S. geologists coined the phrase “water witching”. It was a term intended to portray all water dowsers as “ignorant and une- ducated country folk”. The fact certain individuals were able to locate underground water sources at a better rate than some “professionally educated” geologists was somewhat embarrassing to them. In an effort to attempt to discredit or downplay this unexplainable human faculty in the eyes of the general public, the term “water witch- ing” proved to be well chosen. (No pun intended.) At the time, the famous (infamous) Salem witch trials in Massachusetts in the late 1600s, were still recent history in the public mind, and any reference to witches was met with either skepticism or outright derision. Unfortunately, the term water witching became well-established throughout the United States and persists to the present day. Despite the demeaning term, certain modern day water dowsers continue to successfully locate satisfactory groundwater sources throughout the world. The continuing success of certain particular water dowsers locating good quality groundwater sources in areas where the acquisition of such supplies are often difficult, now makes the term water witching not only outdated, but obsolete. In today’s world, many well drilling profes- sionals regularly avail themselves of the services of experienced water dowsers. Herein lies a problem, however, which exists to the present day, and I often find myself at odds with those individuals who proclaim anyone and everyone has the ability to sense underground water sources by the dowsing method. From my expe- rience and research, I am convinced otherwise. To this day, the failures of many would-be water dowsers continue to bring discredit to the value and credibility of the dowsing method. All too often, individuals have been led to believe any dowsing reaction with any type of dowsing instrument indicates the presence of under- ground water. Nothing could be further from the truth, and I have expressed this fact to the various dowsing organizations in the United States and around the world (to no avail I might add). I have since distanced myself from these particular dowsing societies and have now become much like the Lone Ranger out here in the flyover unexplored territory of Minnesota! Although I do believe many individuals can learn to receive a dowsing reaction with some type of instrument, I do NOT believe all humans have the ability to sense underground water sources by the dowsing method. The many failures of inex- perienced water dowsers around the world confirm my belief. Human nature being what it is, however, many inexperienced (misguided) would-be water dowsers regularly attempt to demonstrate their newly discovered “ability” by offering unfounded judgment about the presence of groundwater sources. When subsequent drilling proves their predictions wrong, they simply blame the well drilling contractor for “going through the water”! In situations such as these, who can blame some professional well drilling contractors for being reluctant to avail themselves of the services of any water dowser? From my personal expe- rience and observation, I believe it takes years of practice and experience before ANYONE can reliably predict the presence of an underground water source. I would suggest to anyone in need of a satisfactory groundwater supply to be espe- cially wary of the many inexperienced water dowsers around the country who eagerly offer advice about the presence of an underground water source. The statements and comments in this article are based on information and ref- erences believed to be true and factual. If you have any questions or comments, please forward them to me in care of WWDR . Jim Jim Kuebelbeck may be contacted via e-mail to michele@ worldwidedrillingresource.com “The most interesting stories are the ones you’ve just started to read when the doctor or dentist calls your name.” ~Jim Kuebelbeck 12102 Vista Montana Dr Bakersfield, CA 93306 Office: (661) 834-4348 Rod Henderson (661) 201-6259 Eran Henderson (661) 330-0790 bitcoincrod@hotmail.com www.bitcoinc.us New & Used Bits Hole Openers Drag Bits & Wings Hammers Hammer Bits Diverters Re-tipping Stabilizers Claw Bits Pipe Wipes Bolt-on Teeth Subs During his career, Tim Connor, CSP (CertifiedSpeakingProfessional) hasgiven over 4000 presentations in 25 countries on a variety of sales, management, lead- ership, customer service communication, and motivational topics. 90% of his business is repeat engagements from previous clients. Call him and ask about his new client “Guarantee”. 704-875-1230 TimSpeaks4u@gmail.com TimConnor.com 50 APRIL 2017 WorldWide Drilling Resource ®