On 16/07/2013 09:46, Sacha wrote:
Yes, I know I've banged on about 'thank heaven we put the borehole in'
but....a few weeks ago the pump broke down and it took a week to get
another and fit it. During that week, we had to use mains water and last
night Ray told me it cost £500! So it is indeed 'thank heaven for that
borehole'!! I believe our water board is one of the most expensive in
the country but even so! Think of how much we must all cost ourselves if
we waste any - taps left running during teeth brushing, letting it run
down the sink while waiting for it to heat are just two that come to mind.




That sounds like a difficult -and expensive- week.
We both try to be very good with water. When there's a hosepipe ban I
collect all the water from cleaning veg and salad stuff ... collect cold
'hot' water (iyswim) ... collect the cat's stale drinking water and even
cooking water if there's no salt in it. It is then used on plants that
are particularly stressed. I also keep a bucket of fresh water outside
for the cats to drink, so that's a good drenching for some poor plant.
It really does make a difference. In fact, I should be doing it now,
because I'm sure we're overdue a hosepipe ban. Bustles off to find
bucket .....

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Spider
from high ground in SE London
gardening on clay