Up Front: Ups and Downs. And Side-to-Sides.
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Megan Wegan, in reply to
Please don’t make a fuss.
I'd like to point out, I did it at Emma's behest. I've done a lot recently just to put a smile on her face. (Leave it, Emma.)
When I was down there recently, Emma came with me to buy a gift voucher for The Bog (a pub on Cashel Mall) for my brother's birthday. I keep wanting to text and ask him if he managed to use it, and make a joke, but I can't tell what his frame of mind is.
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Update on the statue of William Rolleston.
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Emma Hart, in reply to
I can't even think where that is, Hilary. Is that the one by the museum?
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Lilith __, in reply to
The one my dad gave me also has a (surprisingly loud) siren. That’s…comforting.
Yeah, it's quite fun when you accidentally set off the siren. V good for the nerves! I can see why it's in there, though.
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Megan Wegan, in reply to
That's the one on Rolleston Ave, outside the museum, surely?
ETA: This one?
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Yes Megan, that looks right (haven't seen it for a few months and it was upright then) just a different angle looking towards one of the park entrances.
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OMG I have water back on!!!!!!! Bless the council workers, this is a huge psychological boost for me. I was expecting it could be weeks. Having a bit of a cry I'm so pleased.
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Emma Hart, in reply to
Isn't it great, Lilith? Watching water dribble languidly out of taps. And mains water means flushing toilets as of this morning. It's like we're almost fully human again.
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I think you probably need to keep boiling that tap water until they give you the OK
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Lilith __, in reply to
I know, I never would have thought that little reticulated dribble could move me so much! Honestly, with the giant chasm in my street I thought there was no way they could turn the water back on until it was repaired. Ecstatic. And it gives me hope that in a few days time I might even be able to have a quick shower. <pauses to fantasise>
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I think you probably need to keep boiling that tap water until they give you the OK
Oh, yeah, fucking oath. My stock-pot's been doing sterling duty.
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Lilith __, in reply to
Yes, we still need to boil it but I can't tell you how much less work it is to have it on tap! And be able to use the toilet. It might sound like I'm making a big drama over small things, but if the small things are OK then the big things are much easier to cope with.
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BTW anyone who doesn't yet have water and who may have emptied their hot water cylinder, please TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER. A friend's family lost their home last night to a fire caused by the element burning out in their empty cylinder.
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I suspect they are turning neighbourhoods back on - then going out looking for downstream leaks to fix - if you're just getting a dribble chances are stuff is pouring out of a broken pipe somewhere .... it may go away again so go and fill a bath or whatever you can.
I've heard them say you should be careful flushing your toilet - do it once then wait a while and go and look for leakage between you and the street
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Lilith __, in reply to
After the September quake we had low pressure for ages and it was because not all the pumps were operational. So it doesn't necessarily mean something bad.
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BenWilson, in reply to
I've heard them say you should be careful flushing your toilet - do it once then wait a while and go and look for leakage between you and the street
Yes, preferably without a big poo in it the first time.
ETA: I'd almost think putting some coloring into the water on the first flush is a good idea, so you can find it outside if it is leaking. Or perhaps something with a noticeable smell (other than a poo) - like <draws blank> um shredded onions?
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Megan Wegan, in reply to
Public Address, lowering the tone since aaaages ago.
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Yeah I was thinking about food colouring too - tough if the toilet is full of stuff past needing flushing though
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BenWilson, in reply to
I've "tested" my toilet this way inadvertently before (didn't know the pipes were blocked), and the mess was shocking. Wouldn't wish it on anyone who doesn't have a decent functioning hose*.
*ETA: Speaking of lowering the tone, this is not an intentional innuendo.
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recordari, in reply to
A friend’s family lost their home last night to a fire caused by the element burning out in their empty cylinder.
Talk about double jeopardy. Seems there should be a limit, but there are so many examples of it being passed, I guess there isn’t.
ETA: I apologise for this post not being sufficiently scatological.
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Russell Brown, in reply to
Honestly, with the giant chasm in my street I thought there was no way they could turn the water back on until it was repaired.
I'm not even there, just reading about how messed-up the ground is, and I still don't fully understand how they do that so quickly.
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I’m not done offering my parents’ place for hot showers. They’re not even there today. 40 minute drive from town, but.
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Che Tibby, in reply to
for god's sake... i'll take one for the team just so they old dears can feel your hard work hasn't gone to waste.
NOTE: they'd better have a fancy loofer.
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Jackie Clark, in reply to
Speaking of loos, Paul, I wish I could download photos off my phone. My friend's partner has built a longdrop in their backyard, complete with a roof and 3 walls. As I said to him last night, though - props for the loo, but seriously, if it's still there in June when I come down? I may have to book into a motel.
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Lilith __, in reply to
I’m not even there, just reading about how messed-up the ground is, and I still don’t fully understand how they do that so quickly.
The chasm goes the whole width of the street, with a tiny strip either side where the footpaths used to be. It's about the size of a school swimming pool, and had 3 cars in it initially. Someone told me it was on tv. And yet, reticulated water. Not sure if the Pope would agree, but I think this counts a a miracle.
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