by slipper1 on 7 March, 2009
Saturday arrived with my family obviously feeling unusually tired. I was awoken by the dogs at the back that howl like demented creatures at 8.00 every morning courtesy of the Thai guy at the back of the house who seems to be breeding them – not with them I hasten to add – least I don’t think so, rather breeding them for security purposes maybe or to make a little extra pocket money in selling the offspring. Anyway I was immersed in getting things formatted better so you my readers can skip through my ramblings without straining your eyes too much. Well it got near to noon before I saw anyone. I was feeling a little neurotic by that time but all seemed normal after the sand man was send packing and bright eyes emerged.
It seems the extended sleep has re-energised everyone, whilst I am feeling rather lacklustre following several hours wrestling with the website and the intermittent internet. Anyway, being the pleasant chap that I strive to be I suggested we go out which was met with an energetic response. Not feeling particularly energetic myself I persuaded everyone to take a trip to the local Dam
Bang Wat Reservoir Kathu Phuket
Well OK it’s actually a reservoir but it’s as near as we will get to a dam here on Phuket. Having planted the seed, all the stops were pulled out to make the afternoon a fun time. The truck was loaded with picnic stuff, scooters and sundry accoutrements to make the afternoon bearable in the heat. The best of the cargo was definately [click to continue…]
by slipper1 on 6 March, 2009
Friday brought quite a shock to the system. Not my system particularly but the water system in Kathu just over the hill from Patong in Phuket. Now you should know that Phuket has a potable or drinkable water supply system and it has to be said that most of the time the water supply is pretty good assuming you accept the very frequent though short interruptions caused by cars or bikes smashing the pipework somewhere or just plain old pipes fracturing. Now water is not something in short supply in Phuket most of the time given the amount of rain that falls. The island does have a reservoir in Kathu but with the surge in population on the island over the last few years I fear it is now under capacity. So if there is any break in the water system off goes the supply.
Anyway I have installed a tank now to store a day or so worth of water which is pumped into the house having beed fed up with not being able to shower one too many times. That is OK and if you are living here or renting a house you are well advised to ensure it has a storage tank otherwise you will find yourself cursing when you can’t flush the toilet or do the washing up etc. I have also installed a pretty large filter system which serves the entire water supply to the house save for the downstairs loo which is supplied direct from the city water supply.
On Friday I was chilling out downstairs and so went to use said loo.
Phuket Water Problem
Looking into the bowl my anger started to rise against two of my three boys thinking they had once again failed to listen to Dad and flush the loo. However closer inspection was necessary since the problem did not disappear after flushing.
So next I thought I’d run the tap. Hmm well I don;t fancy drinking that. Come to think of it I don’t think I would like to shower under it either. [click to continue…]
