How’s the weather?

[Slaphppy7]

The UK is at risk of drought having had only 25% of the average rainfall this month, on the back of a couple of dry years. We're been asked not to water lawns, not to wash cars, take showers not baths etc. If we can do this then we should avoid a drought and the serious implications for farming and crops.
On the sunnier side, the weather is pleasant and is warming up nicely for the weekend

If you "shower" for more than around 7 minutes, you're probably using more water than a bath would.

 

[Rocky998]

If you "shower" for more than around 7 minutes, you're probably using more water than a bath would.

I have an issue with that

 

[Slaphppy7]

I have an issue with that

So does my daughter...that's when Dad shuts off the hot water to the bathroom...

 

[Rocky998]

So does my daughter...that's when Dad shuts off the hot water to the bathroom...

My parents usually yell through the door and say: "ALRIGHT MR. HOLLYWOOD YOU'VE BEEN IN THERE LONG ENOUGH"

 

[Essjay]

All you need to do to save water is turn the shower on and wet yourself then turn the shower off. Soap yourself then turn the shower on to rinse yourself then turn it off. Don't leave the shower running, just two quick bursts. That uses a lot less than a bath.

 

[Back in the fold]

So does my daughter...that's when Dad shuts off the hot water to the bathroom...

This time of year the cold water alone is coming out of the tap at 66 degrees Fahrenheit . Feels good and the electric hot water heater never turns on.

 

[Slaphppy7]

All you need to do to save water is turn the shower on and wet yourself then turn the shower off. Soap yourself then turn the shower on to rinse yourself then turn it off. Don't leave the shower running, just two quick bursts. That uses a lot less than a bath.

Sounds like what my SIL does when he's in the field (Army)....

 

[Slaphppy7]

This time of year the cold water alone is coming out of the tap at 66 degrees Fahrenheit . Feels good and the electric hot water heater never turns on.

My "cold" tap temp is around 88F this time of year

 

[Back in the fold]

My "cold" tap temp is around 88F this time of year

What's the story with the heat down there ? You ever see a guy with horns in a red suit ? He carries a pitchfork too.

 

[Slaphppy7]

What's the story with the heat down there ? You ever see a guy with horns in a red suit ? He carries a pitchfork too.

Life in SE Texas...summers can be brutal, especially with the humidity...but when you live here your whole life, you get used to it*


*or, you move

 

[outofwater]

All you need to do to save water is turn the shower on and wet yourself then turn the shower off. Soap yourself then turn the shower on to rinse yourself then turn it off. Don't leave the shower running, just two quick bursts. That uses a lot less than a bath.

I just lick myself clean.

 

[Slaphppy7]

I just lick myself clean.

Errrr....are you a cat, or a dog?

I'll have to contact the Admins about this, I thought only bipeds were allowed to join the forum...

 

[Colin_T]

If you "shower" for more than around 7 minutes, you're probably using more water than a bath would.

Get a water saving shower head. They use less than 10 litres a minute on maximum. Most baths hold 200+ litres (100 if half filled).

 

[Deleted member 149562]

Hopefully the last ridiculously warm day today for the year...ha-ha....we can hope but you never quite know what the big orangey ball has planned...

However, one website that I love to use (and watch in real time) is the weather satellite/radar

Ventusky - Weather Forecast Maps

Live wind, rain, radar or temperature maps, more than 50 weather layers, detailed forecast for your place, data from the best weather forecast models with high resolution

www.ventusky.com

Put your home town in the box and watch for the rain or whater you are desperate for

 

[GaryE]

Here, we expected a warm day (for painting the outside doors...) and I've woken up to thick heavy sea fog and 11 degrees. Umm, summer, you're hiding.

It'll burn off and warm up as the day goes on - I guess I'll have to do fish stuff instead.