Water Water Everywhere

Wilf Hall drilled our well. This is the rig after everyone had cleared off due to lightning in the area. Eventually, he was able to return and hit water at 160'. We had a frost protected spigot attached to the well-head so we could have water on site, running the pump off the generator. We have not had the opportunity yet to get the well running, nor the real need, what with all the rain. We are having some surface erosion problems due to the torrential downpours, and are finding our sand fill 100 feet away from where it was placed. Running the well seems far down our list right now, but will jump in importance if heat ever arrives and certainly will be required for the plastering stage of our build. Drinking water is being provided courtesy of a friend in Perth, who lets us hook up to her place to fill all of the water jugs. Water conservation is front of mind. Not a drop is wasted. Dishes are sometimes washed in the potato/pasta water or rain water which has been collected and heated.

Sponge baths, swimming at the beach and showers at the Perth Public Pool have been our options for cleaning up at the end of day. $2.00 admittance for unlimited hot water and soap is especially nice. How ironic with all the rain. I keep thinking I will build a solar shower, but have not had the time nor the sun to motivate me.