Friday, August 11, 2006

The Hammer Stops

It really is nice when the hammer stops, and this morning the hammer came to a full stop. Joy of Joys the hot water is finally back. My morning shock was changed to a long, deliciously hot shower. I couldn't believe it when I turned on the hot tap, just to check, and out came streams of hot water, what a wonderful surprise!

Thursday, August 10, 2006

Update etc.

I'm still starting my day with the cold water treatment, however now I dull the pain by using a kettle of hot water to at least knock the edge off my hair wash....the body still suffers.

The other day, on one of my walks, I came across a large hole in a piece of waste ground. I couldn't resist the urge to look down into the depths. As I looked into the hole things became crystal clear as to the delay of the arrival of hot water into my apartment. About 10 foot down were the main hot water lines exposed for all to see. The old line was being replaced by a new one, and by the look of the old one I'm surprised we ever got any hot water at all....Swiss cheese comes to mind! I suspect after seeing this construction I will probably be showering in freezing water for some time to come....oh joy!!!

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Monday, August 07, 2006

The Two Week Shutdown - Continued

I must be suffering from too much cold water on the brain but I'm actually getting use to the daily dousing of freezing cold water. I'm not sure if it's the actual shower I enjoy or the getting out of the shower. You know like being hit on the head with a hammer...it's nice when it stops!!

Anyway there is no sign of any hot water yet despite rumors to the contrary. And to cap it all the weather is starting to do its inevitable downward spiral towards winter. It's the start of August and already the temperatures are heading south. It's 8 deg C (46 F) today with a cold northerly wind and rain, a bit like being back in England in the Autumn. I drove out into the Tundra yesterday and noticed that all the migatory birds have left, they're obviously smarter than I am, they know what's coming!