BEVS

Odd one then. Obviously we're metered so pay for what we use. Have no choice really but to go via the tank though. We've only one direct mains tap to the property.

Sherlock Holmes

We are metered too but we have to have a switch over from tank to mains water. Probably to keep the plumbers in work.

It still isn't raining. Forecast is for yet another week of 30 + and no rain. Quite unusual in Autumn in this spot.

BEVS

Ahem . Mr BEVS is a plumber.

There is a switch thing on our tank when you need to fill up from mains. When the place was built there was no mains or drains. It was septic tank and rain water/well water. I think when mains came along people here were given the option to have the facility so that is why we have the switch over ability to fill the tank. The house across the way doesn't have mains at all.

Sherlock Holmes

I know! That's why I said it.

Can't see the difference myself (i.e. why would it be illegal) to using mains water direct into the house plumbing or sticking it in your tank. But there ya go.

I wouldn't want to taint my tank with the mains water here as it happens.

I'm sure you could do a mean rain dance though. I'm told they work best when performed naked.

BEVS

Wain ?

I tried the dance thing. It wilted the tomatoes.

Sherlock Holmes

Blindfold the tomatoes, then they'll be right.

Had some rain here.

burbschook

Got some at last!! Okay so only heavy drizzly type showers but ooh that lovely smell of dry earth when new rain is on it.

The chooks hid & then did a dance & the horses headed for cover but sauntered out & seemed to revel in it.

Charismatic

Lashings of Wain here.

MrsFychan

getting a good down pour here, just in time for school run

Catchafire

Waining! Wohoo!

MrsFychan

oohhh that's a bit heavy

Bo-Jangles

Had enough wain, already. Amazing how quickly the feeling of dampness and humidity pervades everything.

BEVS

Oh my goodness.

It's mega WAINs and more due tomorrow.

MOSO

The lack of forecast rain here has cost me dear this week. I wouldn't sign a sick note for my son with a cold to avoid outdoor swimming as the forecast was rain. I bet him money he wouldn't have to go...........he swam every day this week and no rain. My faith in the Met Service has wained(!) further

Bo-Jangles

Yes mega wain, we've had the sideways kind of rain lingering for most of the week. Today started out looking sunny and loverly, however the extra heavy wet stuff is back with a vengeance this arvo and dark at 4.30pm WTF