Possibly because the washing machine is currently in constant use the grey water is not leaching into the hidden soakaway in the garden as it should. Greg Mouland of Mouland Drainage visited this morning to have a look at it. The solution seems to be to insert a small channel to the near manhole where the overflow will join the drainage pipes from the kitchen.. He will fit this towards the end of the week.
We are still without a car, for which a part has been ordered and will be fitted as soon as possible.
This inspired Jackie over the last three days to make some inroads into the piles of soggy garden refuse for burning.
I spent a good deal of time today reediting two posts from Classic to Block:
The first of these has been recategorised as Garden.
This afternoon I took my share of attempts at incineration – more like uncontrolled smouldering in an old wheelbarrow.
This is what the piles for burning look like.
Once I had the initial burst instigated by one match and one fire lighter, we enjoyed
more smoke than fire.
This evening we all dined on Jackie’s classic cottage pie; tender runner beans; firm broccoli and carrots, with meaty gravy. The Culinary Queen drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the Fleurie.
You and Jackie are so busy with projects!
I don’t think we’d be allowed to burn garden refuse as you do. It does look rather smoky.
Thanks very much, Merril. It would have been better to wait until it had dried out.
🙂
You two never sit idle. You always find something that needs doing.
A lesson that should be taught in school for our youth!!
Thanks very much, GP.
Possibly because of the more on than off drought situation, we are not allowed to burn garden refuse. It would be a lot more manageable if we could yet I understand how quickly a fire can get out of control when everything is so tinder dry. Both of you must surely be suffering from burning eyes after all the smoke today.
More irritating than suffering, Anne. Thanks very much
As an asthmatic, I dread it when neighbours have smoky fires. 🙂
We only have one neighbour near enough for it to be a problem, and I always ring first to let them know
You have demonstrated that where is smoke, there is not necessarily fire, Derrick.
Quite so, Dolly. I’m pleased you got that
That’s a whole lot of smoke, Derrick! At least it’s finally burning up. I hope you guys get your car back soon, being without is not fun.
Thank you very much, John
Lots of chores. And no restorative forest drive. Dinner sounds delightful.
Yes, we could do with a forest drive, Pat. Thanks very much
Hope the Modus is available today.
More smoke than fire indeed. I sympathise. I’m in Jackson where the bins are not being emptied, the water is a bit on the dodgy side, our internet and TV are not working (due to connection issues with the new supplier), our roof has a leak and the truck was not starting (but is now fixed, fingers crossed). It’s funny how things happen all at once.
Indeed, it is, Susan. I hope yours are all sorted soon
You both seem to be coping admirably with all the challenges that have come your way, Derrick. The smoky photos make me want to cough. ???? I like the sound of your dinner. Yummy. ????
Thank you very much, Sylvia. I is more irritating to my eyes
Sorry to hear you are still without a car. That can be tough. But there always seems to be things to do at home, in the garden, and in the yards…it’s that way for us.
Great photos! More smoke than fire for sure! And as long as the fire or smoke is not coming for the kitchen…all is good! Ha!
I’m sure Chef Jackie has NEVER had that happen! She is such an amazing chef! ❤️
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
PS…an old joke…”He’s such a bad cook he uses the smoke alarm/detector as a timer to know when the food is done.” HA!!!
Thanks very much, Carolyn. Good joke. X
A firelighter is a great help when it comes to starting a bonfire. 🙂
Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal
I hope your neighbors didn’t think your house was on fire, with all that smoke.
I always ring them first to confirm it’s OK
That’s very thoughtful.
Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
We have had so much rain, I think we would need added petrol.
So would we, but, no car at the moment. Thanks a lot, Gary
Hope the part is soon in.
Thanks very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
Any frantic calls from your neighbors?
I always call them first to make sure its OK Thanks very much, Rosaliene
You’re a thoughtful neighbor.
The grey water going to a hidden soakaway in the garden sounds like an interesting, eco-friendly use of grey water. Now, I’m wondering how to use that smoke.
Thanks very much, JoAnna
Busy, busy Derrick. Take it easy. I am reading your previous posts.
Thank you very much, Arlene
Yes, so many challenges. When it rains, it pours.
Thank you very much, Laurie
We are not allowed to burn garden refuse here where I live.
Hope you will get your car back soon.
Thanks very much, Aletta
Don’t worry, Derrick! It will all get sorted in the end!
Yes, thanks a lot, John
It’s been a frustrating time for both of you. I hope you get the car back soon. I’m glad the grey water is a quick fix.
Thank you very much, Alys
You’ve both been busy bees ????
Pacing ourselves, though. Thanks a lot, Sheree
You will always struggle to burn green wood. Were you never in the Boy Scouts Derrick? Hope you get your car back soon.
Of course I knew we would struggle, Andrew. I would much rather have waited, but we have so much. The alternative is several trips to the dump – each one having to be booked on line. I never made the Scouts. I was ejected from the Cubs for mucking about – too much like an extra school day for me
Boy Scouts taught me more than school lessons.
Thank you again for the mention in that older post, Derrick. I do love those calendula blooms! I have also eaten the petals on salads. A friend makes salves and tinctures from them, too.
Grey water systems – we are not allowed to have them here, but it would be nice to have that water for the flowers in summer.
I hope the car comes back to you and Jackie soon, and without too much expense.
Thanks very much, Lavinia. You will know by now that your hopes about the car have materialised
Wishing you good luck with the Modus and you and Jackie must be exhausted by the end of the day! Whew!
Thanks very much, Eugi
Most welcome, Derrick.
Seeing as we’ve needed similar work doing lately, such as our oil tanks and pumps, I’m waiting to hear that you need a new septic tank! We had ours replaced last year and the soakaway channel extended.
Oh! Don’t! Thanks very much, Sue
Hi Derrick, we don’t burn our garden refuse. Some goes to the compost heap and the rest goes to the dump.
That is what we prefer to do. Unfortunately too much has piled up in recent wet months. We will be taking a lot of compost bags to the dump – the problem being that we have to book half hour slots on line and this will require a good number of trips.
The UK is much more orderly that here. Order does have its down side but the up side out weights them in the longer run.
I’m sure
So sorry your washing machine is acting up and you’re having trouble with the leach line. Oh, the joys of home ownership, huh? And the car is still on the blink? Oh, the joys of car ownership! I think I wanna go live in a tent somewhere remotely! Hah! But, ay least you and Jackie know how to use your “trapped” time constructively. :o) Good for you!!
Thank you so much, Jan