Sooo, I got all my washing (laundry) up-to-date and have stockpiled bottled water. And in order to save some pennies I also filled available jugs, reusable water bottles and flasks etc whilst the water was still clear. I will still be able to do the washing - just not my whites, and we can still shower - no bathing in 'brown' water, but the kettle won't be on near as much as usual and the cafe's in town will have more than my usual custom. But as contradictory as it may sound, I am actually not making a big 'thing' of it; as a long time supporter of Water-Aid I am very grateful that we have clean water 99% of the time. The only reason I'm mentioning it here, is so that I can wish my fellow T-ers over on Elizabeth's blog, a Happy T Day.
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Until next time................
.............thanks for popping by to say 'Hi' ((hugs)) :o) x
Good post, water is so important and we often waste so muc, it's always right to remind ourselves of this. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteWell that was very usfeul that they did warn you and tell you how long it's going to last! what a great way to look at things ! we are very lucky for all we have in life compared to some, looks like you are well prepared :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Yvonne, for your visit and wise comment :o) x
DeleteWe often don't appreciate how available water is (most of the time) for us, but water is hard to come by in some places, and clean water sometimes impossible. Charities like Water-Aid do such good work! I hope your water situation is back to normal soon!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I'm pleased to say that the water isn't as discoloured as I'd feared it would be, but it tastes Yuckk!
DeleteSince we have wells in my area, this is not a problem I have experienced since I was a kid and lived in a big city. I do remember what a pain it can be--and you were so smart being prepared like that! Happy T Day!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I'm pleased to say that the water isn't as discoloured as I'd feared it would be, but it tastes disgusting. More bottled water please!
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Hello and Happy T Day, or for you water day. Good thing you stocked up on plenty of water to see you through 10 days. It is something we shouldn't take for granted, thankful for our water. My daughter who is on a mission trip had no running water this month where she is. They had to walk a long ways to get water from a well and a creek nearby for a quick dip and to wash clothes in. So she reminded me plenty to be thankful for running clean water.
ReplyDeleteYou left a question about the scrap mail that I received. It was mailed just like it shows, no envelope or anything. She put two stamps on it and it no problems getting it here. I was surprised too, so cool. If I do get the chance to make some, I will post them for you to see.
Have a wonderful week!
Thank you. I'm pleased to say that the water isn't as discoloured as I'd feared it would be, but it tastes Yuckk! I'm glad I have the bottles. Must get more.
DeleteWhat an adventure for your daughter, I admire her guts and determination. I wish her well and clean, safe water where possible :o)
Oh what a shame Mo but at least they did warn you! I think you can get water purifying tablets quite reasonably from places like Boots and outdoor clothing shops, if you are in any way worried about using it to make tea......! Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteI hadn't thought of that. Thank you Anne, I'm off into town tomorrow so shall nip into Boots and ask if they have any.
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Funny how we take things for granted, like clean running water, until we don't have access to it for a while. When I was a kid, we would lose our power, once in a while, and that meant the well pump would quit too. Many times we would melt ice cube to be able to wash our hands, or make a pot of coffee (we had a gas stove....grin)
ReplyDeleteGood job on getting some clean water stored up.
Happy T-day
Thank you. I'm pleased to say that the water isn't as discoloured as I'd feared it would be, but it tastes Yuckk! A bit of an adventure of sorts as a kid, but frustrating for your mum I have no doubt, haha :D
DeleteAn absolutely perfect post for T this week. I can remember when our entire town had green water. It was due to algae and it tasted like it, too. I couldn't believe that we, the largest city in the state, couldn't provide clean drinkable water to us. It lasted a mere two days before they got it cleaned and filtered, but I remember it very well.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your plight and stirring old memories for T this Tuesday.
Well indeed, brown water sounds yucky...but you are being a good sport about it. And you're right, we are so lucky to have clean water most of the time. When our water heater went out recently, we had RED water flushing through our pipes, because of the rusty hard water, so I am glad we are back to normal now with a new water heater! Happy T day to you too!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I'm pleased to say that the water isn't as discoloured as I'd feared it would be, but it tastes Yuckk!
DeleteRed rusty water sonds even worse! And possibly hazardous too. I'm glad it was sorted quickly for you.
Oh dear, hope the time passes quickly and you have your clean water back very soon :-) xxx
ReplyDeleteIts terrible isn't it when something so essential as water gets messed up...but like you say it could be worse... Hope things get back to normal for you soon! Happy T Day!! Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteThank you. I'm pleased to say that the water isn't as discoloured as I'd feared it would be, but it tastes Yuckk!
DeleteWe have that maintenance brown water on occasion, but only for a day or so. Ten days!! OMG! That's a long time. Makes you truly appreciate good water. You'll be so thrilled to see it running clear again! Happy T-Day! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Rita. You're right about bing more appreciative. I'm pleased to say that the water isn't as discoloured as I'd feared it would be, but it tastes disgusting. More bottled water please!
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I've packed water many times--years ago :) and I can really appreciate the nice clean and running water I have today!
ReplyDeleteGlad you're making the best of it and hope your T day was lovely....considering :)
Thank you. I'm pleased to say that the water isn't as discoloured as I'd feared it would be, but it tastes disgusting. More bottled water please!
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I'm in the same mind as you Mo and grateful that in the main things run smoothly with all our utility services. Philip worked in Nigeria years over 35 years ago and says it's not much better now
ReplyDeleteThanks Lynn. Isn't it tragic to think things have barely moved on in all that time. Makes me even more grateful for living where I do.
DeleteHave a good day ((hugs)) xx
So nice they warned you! Usually when it happens here you find out by turning on the faucet to no water! Glad it's not as bad as you feared. We were out recently due to a break down the road, thankfully it was only for the day but, it does remind you how fortunate we are to have running water at our finger tips most of the time. I remember my grandmother saying how when she was growing up they took "showers" under the eves of the house when it rained in the summer time! Brrrrrrrrr (We're so spoiled!) ;D
ReplyDeleteHow right you are Angela, we're very spolied. Imagine that, 'showers' in the rain. Wow, I bet it was a fine treat too :o))
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