Sunday
Dear Elsie
This afternoon we had no water. What was different to other times is that no one had seen a burst water main. The water just went off in our whole neighbourhood and there was no burst pipe anywhere. We all reported it and then we went walking to see if the Council were out to find the problem. We found the Council van and the workers thought it had something to do with a water valve not working properly so they were going from valve to valve to make sure they were fully open.
They did apparently find a valve that was not fully open. A short while ago they said the water wasn’t coming back on because the pumps were off because of load-shedding. As soon as the electricity comes back on, the pump will kick in and hopefully the water will start to flow again. This is the scary part. To go without water every time there is load shedding is unheard of. Let’s hope it’s not going to be a regular thing. Fortunately, we have tank water that will flush the toilets. However, we also have guests that arrived home an hour ago all hot and sweaty after hiking up Lion’s Head and all they want is a shower!
Anyway, while up on Highway, I took this photo of what is a very windy day in Fish Hoek. The sea is like a washing machine.
Overall, we have had a relaxing day. We went to church this morning; Riana came for coffee afterwards, David was around for a chat.
All ready and rested for the week ahead.
Psalm 29:3
The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord thunders over the mighty waters.
The best is yet to come – we are only passing through.
Keep the smile going.
God bless you.
In His Grip,
Gran, xx 🙂