Martin’s Christmas Gift – to ME! =)
All I want for Christmas is…………………… a long, hot shower ...................
with enough water pressure to feel the water .........................
& to know the hot water isn’t going to run out ...................
just as I put on my hair conditioner. =)
Yes, this is IT!
with enough water pressure to feel the water .........................
& to know the hot water isn’t going to run out ...................
just as I put on my hair conditioner. =)
Yes, this is IT!
We are officially IN our house. Last night was the first night I had access
to THE BEST shower I have had in a long time.
As the tile & glass blocks were finishing off the shower, I was thinking – ‘this is the culmination of one of Martin’s biggest dreams.’ When I met him, he & his father were
talking about an underground, solar house and a glass block shower was part of
the plan. So, moving into this house, he
reversed the “underground part” with 8 feet above ground. Many things are the same – even the
walk-in shower.
One of our kids’ favorite children’s books was King
Bidgood’s in the Bathtub … “and he won’t get out!” (They could probably all quote the book verbatim, to this day!) I thought of that book as I was letting the
water warm my muscles on my neck & back.
It’s been rare to have a good, long, hot shower here in Belize. Who knew?
;)
Martin called to me & reminded me that there was a point
where the shower would run out …… as we
only have 2,500 gallons of water! Haha! =)
My answer back was, “Time it!!!
Let’s see how long it takes to run out! I’ll enjoy EVERY minute! =) =) =) =) =)
Here are the 2 tanks of water - 1250 gallons each.
The next picture gives a perspective of the quantity of water.
Martin rarely goes for small.
The tanks are filled from the well dug last year OR the rainwater from off the roof. We got 1.5 inches of rain the other day & it filled 900 gallons in one tank that was down. So, with rain & the well - I'd guess we have a good supply of water!
Remember this from last year? =) Yup, THE well during the digging & how it looks now.
My answer back was, “Time it!!!
Let’s see how long it takes to run out! I’ll enjoy EVERY minute! =) =) =) =) =)
Here are the 2 tanks of water - 1250 gallons each.
The next picture gives a perspective of the quantity of water.
Martin rarely goes for small.
The tanks are filled from the well dug last year OR the rainwater from off the roof. We got 1.5 inches of rain the other day & it filled 900 gallons in one tank that was down. So, with rain & the well - I'd guess we have a good supply of water!
Remember this from last year? =) Yup, THE well during the digging & how it looks now.
Truly, I am grateful for the “creature comforts” I have
& enjoy in my life. Many in the
world do not have water; OR do not have running water; OR do not have hot, running water; OR do not know what a ‘shower’ is.
Here's the kitchen. Yes we have appliances - furniture, not so much! =)
The "Space Ship-Looking Washer & Dryer" were another big "find" for Martin. Bid at an auction in Colorado, then brought them south. Truly - it's amazing what these 2 machines can do!
Thanks, Shelly Trane! I finally have a place to hang your "house-warming" gift!
We feel very blessed to have a comfortable home, ease in our living and a knowledge that we are watched over by our loving Heavenly Father – who sent His Son, Jesus Christ to earth.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!
