tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858228.post2237101528802157310..comments2024-03-20T09:40:08.593+01:00Comments on Stepping Stones: Bad Dreams are Made of This...Miss Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05755376182972818159noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858228.post-21126466618625956002007-07-04T13:40:00.000+02:002007-07-04T13:40:00.000+02:00I trust the water is all sorted by now. It must h...I trust the water is all sorted by now. It must have been quite puzzling to live in a place with residential water tanks, but things are bone dry. It must be that the city has been rationing for quite some time. Did they keep mum about it or were you (and your neighbors) tuned out from the local news?<BR/><BR/>Traditionally, I avoid most local news which, on the whole, makes my life better even if I do miss out on the occasional something or other.<BR/><BR/>I'm reminded of when the mayor of Brasov authorized the water company to cut water throughout the city in the dead heat of summer in order to make some "quick repairs" which could have been scheduled for some other less hot time. I was caught flat-footed when I awoke to a dry sink and non-flushable toilet. And it went on for a full five days in the peak of summer!<BR/><BR/>Clearly, I (and everyone else) spent a bundle of money on those plastic 5-litre bottles of water. After a couple days, they were becoming scarce, too. Little stores everywhere made a pretty penny that week.<BR/><BR/>Since that time, it's been my standing policy to keep those 5-litre bottles, fill them with tap water, and store them on my balcony. The next time some unexpected water outage comes, I'll be able to flush during the week.<BR/><BR/>(Hope you enjoyed Italy. Hope you got back. Heh. Love the new do in the photo!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858228.post-34037197533034756692007-07-03T18:41:00.000+02:002007-07-03T18:41:00.000+02:00I hope that you're enjoying your trip with all tha...I hope that you're enjoying your trip with all that's been going on lately. You could use some relaxing after all that. <BR/><BR/>As for the return ticket, I'm sure it will all work out.CanadianSwisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07643821249467079199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858228.post-25463184578001851492007-07-01T16:23:00.000+02:002007-07-01T16:23:00.000+02:00Kim,I am a licensed professional engineer, and can...Kim,<BR/><BR/>I am a licensed professional engineer, and can consult to your local authority on water systems. I can also assess your system for robustness, and can make recommendations to your builder.<BR/><BR/>My rates are reasonable, and negotiable. <BR/><BR/>Sorry you are having such trials in your new home. They will pass, but are no fun in the fixing.<BR/><BR/>Warmly,<BR/><BR/>LarryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858228.post-44247240161908543152007-06-28T22:40:00.000+02:002007-06-28T22:40:00.000+02:00You are so right about our precious Water and need...You are so right about our precious Water and needing to do everything to preserve it!<BR/><BR/>And remember what I said about Mercury Retrograde, till July 9th. Pay special attention to transportation and communication (computer!) issues! UGH.Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858228.post-88914058292237616472007-06-28T20:30:00.000+02:002007-06-28T20:30:00.000+02:00Oh wow, so sorry you have to go through all this. ...Oh wow, so sorry you have to go through all this. Seems like there must be a simpler, quicker solution but I guess that's the way things work. <BR/><BR/>Hope you can still enjoy your trip!christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991148606497381478noreply@blogger.com