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[anna-sh]

Hope we get lots more of this fab rain! & a loooooong wet cold winter

[Oracle]

Now if you all had rainwater harvesting systems in your houses you would have collected enough water for the summer, and you will not be moaning come May.

I know, you did not, and will moan.

I know what you mean. I was in the centre of Limassol during the downpour, and for a while the streets turned into mini rivers. To see all this water just flowing away and going to waste was quite sickening, especially after having spent months bending over backwards to conserve the precious stuff.

It doesn't go to waste Tim ... it replenishes the water table which would have suffered considerably from the drought (and bore-hole consumption). It's of primary importance especially on such a small island otherwise the soil would become too "salty" and the types of plants which can be grown, would have to be altered .... plus other considerations.

[Tim Drayton]

Now if you all had rainwater harvesting systems in your houses you would have collected enough water for the summer, and you will not be moaning come May.

I know, you did not, and will moan.

I know what you mean. I was in the centre of Limassol during the downpour, and for a while the streets turned into mini rivers. To see all this water just flowing away and going to waste was quite sickening, especially after having spent months bending over backwards to conserve the precious stuff.

It doesn't go to waste Tim ... it replenishes the water table which would have suffered considerably from the drought (and bore-hole consumption). It's of primary importance especially on such a small island otherwise the soil would become too "salty" and the types of plants which can be grown, would have to be altered .... plus other considerations.

It doesn't go to waste if it can get into the soil, agreed. The water I am talking about was in the city centre near the seafront, and sadly will either have run directly into the sea, or indirectly there through the drains.

[Oracle]

Now if you all had rainwater harvesting systems in your houses you would have collected enough water for the summer, and you will not be moaning come May.

I know, you did not, and will moan.

I know what you mean. I was in the centre of Limassol during the downpour, and for a while the streets turned into mini rivers. To see all this water just flowing away and going to waste was quite sickening, especially after having spent months bending over backwards to conserve the precious stuff.

It doesn't go to waste Tim ... it replenishes the water table which would have suffered considerably from the drought (and bore-hole consumption). It's of primary importance especially on such a small island otherwise the soil would become too "salty" and the types of plants which can be grown, would have to be altered .... plus other considerations.

It doesn't go to waste if it can get into the soil, agreed. The water I am talking about was in the city centre near the seafront, and sadly will either have run directly into the sea, or indirectly there through the drains.

Surely street /town planners or engineers would allow a tarmac break between the streets and the sea?

[Phill]

From Limassol to Larnaca this afternoon my wipers were on strike, they refused to work after not being required for about 7 months... typical...

[SSBubbles]

From Limassol to Larnaca this afternoon my wipers were on strike, they refused to work after not being required for about 7 months... typical...

Sorry, I know I should not laugh at others' misfortunes, but that is funny!

[Phill]

Don't worry Bubbles, If the truth be told..... my travelling companion was holding a rubber scrim/wiper on a stick wiping it back and forth for me to see ahead.... It was hilarious..... other drivers were slowing down just to stare... we were laughing so much it hurt, especially considering it took an hour to get home, and his arm is going to ache tomorrow...

[SSBubbles]

Don't worry Bubbles, If the truth be told..... my travelling companion was holding a rubber scrim/wiper on a stick wiping it back and forth for me to see ahead.... It was hilarious..... other drivers were slowing down just to stare... we were laughing so much it hurt, especially considering it took an hour to get home, and his arm is going to ache tomorrow...

Glad to see that you and your mate have a good sense of humour too!
Hope you have replaced your wipers now!

[Phill]

Glad to see that you and your mate have a good sense of humour too!
Hope you have replaced your wipers now!

Your joking... this is Cyprus, They've got at east another 2 years left in them..... according to the police.

anyway all the the time I've got my travel companion i don't need to fix them....
Saving me at least 5 Euros

[SSBubbles]

Glad to see that you and your mate have a good sense of humour too!
Hope you have replaced your wipers now!

Your joking... this is Cyprus, They've got at east another 2 years left in them..... according to the police.

anyway all the the time I've got my travel companion i don't need to fix them....
Saving me at least 5 Euros

Cheapskate!