a selfish moan.....how is everyone else coping?

Pink_butterfly_3

We had a nightmare day on Friday when we were all stranded in various locations. Otherwise we've been really lucky. We live in central gloucester and we still have water. I'm really grateful though as we have two babies.

We've got tonnes of bottled water, thanks to mum who lives in London so if anyone else is desperate then PM me.

angchris

tru wrote: »

ang, my house is in about the same state as yours

I'm coping by pretending that I'm camping - in a big brick tent instead of a small canvas one Actually, proper camping would be better, at least there'd be a shower block :rotfl:

that is exactly what it feels like :rotfl: especially on monday when we had no power or water and were all huddled in the living room around 1 flickering candle! am almost tempted to get my tent out and go down to the coast for the week like you say at least there would be showers, unfortunately i dont think the rottweiler would appreciate it so we are stuck here.
ho hum what can you do though? we have just got to grin and bear it and make sure the oldies are ok untill we are back to some kind of normality. my 14 year old son and his 3 strapping mates have been knocking on doors all afternoon and getting water for total strangers, bless em i didnt even know they were doing this till he came home and said :T
i actually think that the authorities (whoever they may be) have tried to help everyone the best that they can. we have had fire engines pumping out the river water from the streets,people fighting to keep our electricity sub station dry and working, street sweepers cleaning up the muddy streets, i have 3 bowsers within a 5 min walk, deliveries of free drinking water at sainsburys/tesco, i don`t think they could do much more... i`d just like to say a big thank you to everyone who has helped whatever role they have played it really is appreciated in times like this.

cheltonian

A water tanker from South West Water drove to the end of my road last night at 11.30 pm, presumably to refill the non-exisitant bowser which was promised 2 days ago

tru

A friend of ours couldn't understand why the bowser near her was always empty when she knew it was being filled up regularly, so she kept an eye on it and saw the builders working on the local school taking loads of water so the could carry on laying their bricks :mad:

Then there's the salon who are taking the water to wash their customer's hair - 'Well, we are a business, you know' :mad:

And a couple of cafe owners who are using it to keep the cafes open. Excellent, steal (yes it IS stealing) the bowser water to make tea and coffee TO SELL :mad:

lindens

Don't know if this is possible, so sorry if it is not viable, but can you drive somewhere out of area and go swimming in the leisure centre?can have a lovely shower then

Sultana

The average teenage boy's unwillingness to wash has just become a positive advantage in my household.

MrsTinks

tru wrote: »

A friend of ours couldn't understand why the bowser near her was always empty when she knew it was being filled up regularly, so she kept an eye on it and saw the builders working on the local school taking loads of water so the could carry on laying their bricks :mad:

Then there's the salon who are taking the water to wash their customer's hair - 'Well, we are a business, you know' :mad:

And a couple of cafe owners who are using it to keep the cafes open. Excellent, steal (yes it IS stealing) the bowser water to make tea and coffee TO SELL :mad:

Could you contact the BBC and the local rag and see if they would do a story on it? Maybe shame the cretins into thinking twice!

Some people really have NO consideration for others!

tru

My friend called the police about the builders, they went to the school and the builders denied it and said they're bringing their own water in :rolleyes: Oh really, where from?

Not sure of all the details on the cafes and salon, I will get on the case now

savvy

tru, are you able to get out of your area, or are you cut off??

liz_uk

I sold an item on ebay.. the buyer was coming from Dorset to collect it (and other items in the area).. he said he could bring water for us instead of paying me if I prefered ! Haha ! I said `ok`..

So this morning, he arrived with 60 2litre bottles ! Haha !!

I know we can get it free, but If it saves queing up, then its worth it !