"Nellie" > wrote in message
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On Sunday, May 24, 2015 at 3:32:44 AM UTC-7, Ophelia wrote:
> I have noticed several people here mention California. We have had a lot
> of
> stuff on tv about the lack of water there. We were shown the huge
> reservoirs with very little water in them. They were showing how people
> with lush grass and full swimming pools were being demonised.
>
> Is anyone here affected? It sounds very frightening!
>
> --
> http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/shop/


We are very affected here in the SFBayArea. Starting June 1, we will be
rationed with a warning for the first infraction, a small fine for the
second and a heavy-duty one for the third.

Our family has been doing all that we can, but I will not compromise health,
safety, or cleanliness (as if anyone would) It's tough because being the
eternal optimist, I planted several things last Autumn thinking that 'yes
indeedy we would have rain.' In January, I planted three rose bushes. Now I
am committed to these living things I plan to save water on household
chores and use what I have left of our ration on the outdoors.

It is disheartening to see the golf courses all nice and green. My DH and I
went to Sacramento last week and passed through agricultural country. I was
shocked to see the new plantings everywhere; grapevines, of course, but also
trees, lots of them, possibly almond; I couldn't tell from the car.

It is sad to think about the animals that will have to do with less food
because there will not be enough water for their hay or whatever else they
eat. This happened the last time we had this severe of a drought and it was
awful to read about.

Other than the water issue there is the horrendously real danger of fire.
That is very scary. You will be reading about that soon.

Nellie

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many golf courses us reclaimed water. They use a lot, so it makes sense to
add a pipeline.

On 5/25/2015 9:39 AM, taxed and spent wrote:

>
> We are very affected here in the SFBayArea. Starting June 1, we will be
> rationed with a warning for the first infraction, a small fine for the
> second and a heavy-duty one for the third.
>
> Our family has been doing all that we can, but I will not compromise health,
> safety, or cleanliness (as if anyone would)

On what will they base use or savings on? If it is past use, you'd fare
better on your quota by using a lot of extra water until June 1.

"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
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> On 5/25/2015 9:39 AM, taxed and spent wrote:
>
>>
>> We are very affected here in the SFBayArea. Starting June 1, we will be
>> rationed with a warning for the first infraction, a small fine for the
>> second and a heavy-duty one for the third.
>>
>> Our family has been doing all that we can, but I will not compromise
>> health,
>> safety, or cleanliness (as if anyone would)
>
> On what will they base use or savings on? If it is past use, you'd fare
> better on your quota by using a lot of extra water until June 1.


You are not quoting ME, but you are incorrect, at least as far as my water
company is concerned. The base line is the average of all residential users
in 2013. So, since I use relatively little, I am not being penalized for my
prior thriftiness.

On Monday, May 25, 2015 at 7:34:27 AM UTC-7, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 5/25/2015 9:39 AM, taxed and spent wrote:
>
> >
> > We are very affected here in the SFBayArea. Starting June 1, we will be
> > rationed with a warning for the first infraction, a small fine for the
> > second and a heavy-duty one for the third.
> >
> > Our family has been doing all that we can, but I will not compromise health,
> > safety, or cleanliness (as if anyone would)
>
> On what will they base use or savings on? If it is past use, you'd fare
> better on your quota by using a lot of extra water until June 1.

They are basing it on water usage in 2013. This is a good thing for us because that was the year that we had the pool drained, re-tiled and filled again. Our number is quite high which is why I was able to plant a few tomato plants including the Mortgage Lifter (Hi Nancy!)

Nellie

"Nellie" > wrote in message
...
On Monday, May 25, 2015 at 7:34:27 AM UTC-7, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 5/25/2015 9:39 AM, taxed and spent wrote:
>
> >
> > We are very affected here in the SFBayArea. Starting June 1, we will be
> > rationed with a warning for the first infraction, a small fine for the
> > second and a heavy-duty one for the third.
> >
> > Our family has been doing all that we can, but I will not compromise
> > health,
> > safety, or cleanliness (as if anyone would)
>
> On what will they base use or savings on? If it is past use, you'd fare
> better on your quota by using a lot of extra water until June 1.

They are basing it on water usage in 2013. This is a good thing for us
because that was the year that we had the pool drained, re-tiled and filled
again. Our number is quite high which is why I was able to plant a few
tomato plants including the Mortgage Lifter (Hi Nancy!)

Nellie

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where I am, it is not YOUR 2013 water usage, but the average residence's
2013 water usage.

On Monday, May 25, 2015 at 8:40:23 PM UTC-7, taxed and spent wrote:
> "Nellie" > wrote in message
> ...
> On Monday, May 25, 2015 at 7:34:27 AM UTC-7, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> > On 5/25/2015 9:39 AM, taxed and spent wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > We are very affected here in the SFBayArea. Starting June 1, we will be
> > > rationed with a warning for the first infraction, a small fine for the
> > > second and a heavy-duty one for the third.
> > >
> > > Our family has been doing all that we can, but I will not compromise
> > > health,
> > > safety, or cleanliness (as if anyone would)
> >
> > On what will they base use or savings on? If it is past use, you'd fare
> > better on your quota by using a lot of extra water until June 1.
>
> They are basing it on water usage in 2013. This is a good thing for us
> because that was the year that we had the pool drained, re-tiled and filled
> again. Our number is quite high which is why I was able to plant a few
> tomato plants including the Mortgage Lifter (Hi Nancy!)
>
> Nellie
>
> ---------
>
> where I am, it is not YOUR 2013 water usage, but the average residence's
> 2013 water usage.


Every water district is different. I just checked mine and it is indeed each household's water usage from 2013 that they use to calculate a 25% reduction.

Maybe it is different for condo or apartment dwellers. That would make more sense to me.

Nellie

On Mon, 25 May 2015 20:39:22 -0700, "taxed and spent"
> wrote:

>
>"Nellie" > wrote in message
...
>On Monday, May 25, 2015 at 7:34:27 AM UTC-7, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>> On 5/25/2015 9:39 AM, taxed and spent wrote:
>>
>> >
>> > We are very affected here in the SFBayArea. Starting June 1, we will be
>> > rationed with a warning for the first infraction, a small fine for the
>> > second and a heavy-duty one for the third.
>> >
>> > Our family has been doing all that we can, but I will not compromise
>> > health,
>> > safety, or cleanliness (as if anyone would)
>>
>> On what will they base use or savings on? If it is past use, you'd fare
>> better on your quota by using a lot of extra water until June 1.
>
>They are basing it on water usage in 2013. This is a good thing for us
>because that was the year that we had the pool drained, re-tiled and filled
>again. Our number is quite high which is why I was able to plant a few
>tomato plants including the Mortgage Lifter (Hi Nancy!)
>
>Nellie
>
Where I am, in a nearby state, we are also in drought but nothing
approaching California. I've always had soaker hoses for all my
garden areas but this year I also covered with the weed barrier cloth
or the red high-yield mulch fabric. So far it seems to limit
evaporation.
Janet US

On 2015-05-26 11:06 AM, Janet B wrote:

> Where I am, in a nearby state, we are also in drought but nothing
> approaching California. I've always had soaker hoses for all my
> garden areas but this year I also covered with the weed barrier cloth
> or the red high-yield mulch fabric. So far it seems to limit
> evaporation.
>

I am in southern Ontario and we need rain. We had a very cold winter and
not a heck of a lot of snow. It was so cold that the snow we did have
stuck around until spring, when it melted gradually. We have not had a
real rain in about a month. Yesterday it sprinkled for about 5 minutes.
The forecasts for rain keep getting pushed back later and later and
the amount of precipitation expected keeps dropping.