tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389538230458905844.post1797531400488355762..comments2024-03-02T00:36:37.300-08:00Comments on sew green: The 40 Hour Drought - take partlisa solomonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11824254691379334918noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389538230458905844.post-65424572369711560022007-03-31T02:18:00.000-07:002007-03-31T02:18:00.000-07:00Hello all,A post on just how Louise and went on th...Hello all,<BR/><BR/>A post on just how Louise and went on this 40 litre s in 40 hours water challenge is, if you'll excuse the pun, in the pipeline. I promise to post it sooner rather than later, and with a few green tips for those on a shoestring budget as well.<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for all the interest, feedback and general, wonderful curiosity and comments. I'm well and truly overwhelmed.<BR/><BR/>take care, gAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389538230458905844.post-17990224820527884962007-03-29T12:02:00.000-07:002007-03-29T12:02:00.000-07:00have to come back to say we failed miserably at th...have to come back to say we failed miserably at the challenge! it sound like (and is) so much water. and then we realized we use so much more than that. really was an eyeopener and has thinking much more carefully about how we "turn on the tap"... thank you!! will be implementing more of the tips you linked to.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15066743699985166783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389538230458905844.post-25670802921887852602007-03-25T17:38:00.000-07:002007-03-25T17:38:00.000-07:00great post, gracia! we are in a bit of a drought ...great post, gracia! we are in a bit of a drought here in florida and i have been thinking about how to deal with my garden... the 40 liter challenge is a great goal and i will definitely be using some of the greywater suggestions. thank you!amishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05153910403783107480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389538230458905844.post-77853570826068502272007-03-24T10:33:00.000-07:002007-03-24T10:33:00.000-07:00How'd it go, how'd it go? Thanks for the inspirat...How'd it go, how'd it go? Thanks for the inspiration.Peghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05418469059724674167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389538230458905844.post-22382305880810157122007-03-23T15:25:00.000-07:002007-03-23T15:25:00.000-07:00I too say great post and thank you.Can you believe...I too say great post and thank you.<BR/><BR/>Can you believe in Ireland water costs nothing? This is such a old fashioned country... too bad I missed the challenge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389538230458905844.post-44199175374792878992007-03-21T03:15:00.000-07:002007-03-21T03:15:00.000-07:00I live in level 5 territory and its been really in...I live in level 5 territory and its been really interesting because on the radio today all sorts of people are phoning upset that they can't wash off their surfboards - pleeeeaaaaase!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389538230458905844.post-71487870814762636752007-03-20T16:31:00.000-07:002007-03-20T16:31:00.000-07:00fantastic, gracia.can you believe we have water re...fantastic, gracia.<BR/>can you believe we have water restrictions here on the wet, west coast? last summer they ran out of water in a beach resort called tofino. it's a temperate rain forest. it's just not right.cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08671152886530220964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389538230458905844.post-45317370433142593852007-03-20T15:17:00.000-07:002007-03-20T15:17:00.000-07:00Ack! I missed the sign up. Maybe i'll try for a ...Ack! I missed the sign up. Maybe i'll try for a day or two this week instead.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389538230458905844.post-74222664923175863992007-03-20T12:28:00.000-07:002007-03-20T12:28:00.000-07:00Great post- since I live on my own my water bill h...Great post- since I live on my own my water bill has gone down dramatically - I have a water meter fitted so I only pay for what I actually use, and since my Arizonan flatmate moved out last year i'm about £150 a year better off. I'm not sure him being Arizonan had much to do with it, but i've lived in the UK all my life and well remember various droughts where we were encouraged to share baths/showers and use grey water for the garden.<BR/><BR/>At the moment i'm starting up an allotment for growing my veg on and am taking all the water saving advice I can get as the summer is predicted to be long and very hot. The main thing that is really important for plants in making sure they have loads of compost in the soil, and mulching round the bottom of the plants- really helps cut down on water lost by evaporation. Oh and like you say- only water in early morning/evening unless you see something about to wilt away!<BR/>I think i'm going to love this blog!<BR/>(http://muddywithmilla.blogspot.com is my allotment blog)Camillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133838817607025707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389538230458905844.post-27396539891719893652007-03-20T11:07:00.000-07:002007-03-20T11:07:00.000-07:00The 40 hour challenge is a fantastic idea and I ho...The 40 hour challenge is a fantastic idea and I hope things like this will catch on world-wide, especially here in North America. I hope you report back to tell us how it went.mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01804113244825043303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389538230458905844.post-38639330017062422942007-03-20T10:46:00.000-07:002007-03-20T10:46:00.000-07:00What great post! Thank you, Gracia.What great post! Thank you, Gracia.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389538230458905844.post-22143874728606150662007-03-20T10:37:00.000-07:002007-03-20T10:37:00.000-07:00Wow, What an amazing idea. I'm afraid I read this ...Wow, What an amazing idea. I'm afraid I read this to late to participate officially but will try for a day this week.Michelle Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334530069139984829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389538230458905844.post-9249940333867854432007-03-20T10:32:00.000-07:002007-03-20T10:32:00.000-07:00you ozzies are kicking our arses. here in steamy,...you ozzies are kicking our arses. here in steamy, damp north carolina, i probably use 40 liters of water before getting out of bed in the morning! but being so challenged, it seems i could hardly avoid participation...f. peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01155602459175649458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389538230458905844.post-58298576211989971752007-03-20T09:36:00.000-07:002007-03-20T09:36:00.000-07:00wonderful wonderful post gracia! i have family in...wonderful wonderful post gracia! i have family in aus and am always so impressed by the measures they take to conserve water. it boggles my mind why we here in california don't do the same. (consumption consumption consumtion) i am signing on for the 40 hr challenge. i have put a bucket in the shower! thanks for all the tips and inspiration!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15066743699985166783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389538230458905844.post-6118973745702847812007-03-20T08:51:00.000-07:002007-03-20T08:51:00.000-07:00hi gracia.i really enjoyed this post. we have rece...hi gracia.<BR/>i really enjoyed this post. we have recently started collecting the grey water from our bathroom sink in a bucket to use to flush our toilet. it is a small step i know but every little bit of water saved counts, right? xo sharisharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12966494025294623276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389538230458905844.post-43074233326820127762007-03-20T08:45:00.000-07:002007-03-20T08:45:00.000-07:00Wow, I had no idea things had reached that level o...Wow, I had no idea things had reached that level over there! The 40 hour thing sounds great, somethimes people need that challenge so they can get motivated by being competitive with their neighbours (not you though, clearly you are tip top at this stuff).<BR/><BR/>Maybe I'm living in the wrong country. In Scotland people think I'm crazy because I use way less than 40 litres in a week, but in AU I'd be some sort of water guru! Or maybe just 'the girl with the dirty clothes and unwashed hair'.<BR/><BR/>I always forget that taps have hot water in them. Having no money for so many years I got used to washing in cold water, mostly. I use orris root powder to 'dry' wash my hair, mostly. I use variously sourced gray water to flush the toilet, mostly - occasional exceptions to that rule, no details required I'm sure!<BR/><BR/>I never wash stuff unless it's actually really dirty or smelly. I try and use just one pot and one bowl for food so I won't have lots of dishes to clean and I nearly always steam rather than boil food, and then make a cup of tea with the water that's left.<BR/><BR/>The garden is different though as we do have rain so I can gather 100's of gallons in water butts and old wheelie bins to save for summer. Obviously that's not an option for you guys so I really hope everyone can have some fun coming up with creative inventive ways to work through the challenge. I think it's a brilliant idea. Way to go Gracia.Callyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11276876280803790049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389538230458905844.post-58685832620775560712007-03-20T08:41:00.000-07:002007-03-20T08:41:00.000-07:00Wow! Your post was such an eye opener for me and a...Wow! Your post was such an eye opener for me and a reminder to count among my blessings abundant source of water. I live in the eastern U.S. in the Appalachan Mtns. and as I read, I thought of the lovely little creek that runs beside my home and the fresh water spring across the road that is a landmark in the area and a place where hundreds stop to look and take home some of the water. <BR/><BR/>Even with this abundance, I am going to try and practice a little water frugality myself. CindyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389538230458905844.post-49833181865828169232007-03-20T05:20:00.000-07:002007-03-20T05:20:00.000-07:00What a wonderful awakening of people from all over...What a wonderful awakening of people from all over the world to be 'greener'. I love the idea of putting a bucket under the tap waiting for the water to warm, I'll probably join the bucket brigade :) Thanks for the useful link, can't wait to hear how the challenge went.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389538230458905844.post-19695165688303200612007-03-20T03:51:00.000-07:002007-03-20T03:51:00.000-07:00I'm off to print out the help sheet for the 40 hou...I'm off to print out the help sheet for the 40 hour drought... it will be interesting to see how we go, quite the challenge, even with you being such the champion water saver.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com