tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post7015310457398075662..comments2024-03-28T19:18:44.906-04:00Comments on Cheryl's Frugal Corner: No Running Water - What Would You Do?Cheryl Kimbleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-77840379780124861192020-02-13T11:26:35.538-05:002020-02-13T11:26:35.538-05:00Thanks. Yes, we would all have to do what we coul...Thanks. Yes, we would all have to do what we could. You could use those to fill the tub and refill again!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-13397391236884352942020-02-13T10:59:12.446-05:002020-02-13T10:59:12.446-05:00We would use our downpipe water butts if full. Luc...We would use our downpipe water butts if full. Luckily we have 6 good sized ones. Reminds me of the walking dead tv series. What would happen after several months in the event of a prolonged problem. Good post.Dchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490191919855219024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-90053975518851962332020-02-12T14:31:09.468-05:002020-02-12T14:31:09.468-05:00Sounds like you did many of the things I mentioned...Sounds like you did many of the things I mentioned - like re-using water for other things. I wish we all had wells - that would sure help out.<br />I can't even begin to imagine how they filled that holding tank. That had to be a feat unto itself!<br />I am curious how long bottled water has been around. I will have to do some research. I sure never remember hearing about it when I was a kid.<br />Thanks for sharing!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-82700964639961012762020-02-12T13:38:33.770-05:002020-02-12T13:38:33.770-05:00We have our own (spring) water supply here in rura...We have our own (spring) water supply here in rural Wales (a common occurrence) and in a very hot summer have had to be very careful indeed. Bathing in the shallowest of baths gave us water to flush the toilet when essential. Clothes were worn as long as possible, and aired on the line. When washing had to be done it was done in the bath water and thoroughly wrung out. Any water used for cooking became washing up water. That, when cold, watered outside plants. <br /><br />Back in the day when we shared a water supply (with the dairy herd next door), we have found out there was NO water only by turning on the tap and nothing coming out. Then we would tell the farmer and quite often the water supply in the holding tank would be topped up with river water. Just DON'T ask how the farmer got it up there, you just need to know you could not have drunk it . . . We had to resort to bottled water for the cooking/drinking/washing up side of things. Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-38403779755151678912020-02-12T09:58:26.697-05:002020-02-12T09:58:26.697-05:00Smart idea. I have heard of people canning water ...Smart idea. I have heard of people canning water to fill up the canner - but your idea makes a lot of sense. I think I will start doing that as well. We never know when the need will arise.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-25794109536818405992020-02-12T09:21:38.905-05:002020-02-12T09:21:38.905-05:001 thing I forgot. I store water in my empty cannin...1 thing I forgot. I store water in my empty canning jars. As I empty them I fill them up with water. I have to store them anyway so I might as well fill them with something. Also I use the water to fill up the canner so the water isn't wasted. Making Cents Of It Allhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09121344770577065537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-40338233590174897642020-02-12T07:37:22.750-05:002020-02-12T07:37:22.750-05:00WOW - you did well. Good idea using the swimming ...WOW - you did well. Good idea using the swimming pool water. A compost toilet is a wonderful idea. That could be a good idea to just have for anyone. It could be placed in any out building.<br />Another good idea - going to the spa/gym to use showers or swim.<br />Thanks for more ideas and suggestions. Hoping you don't have to go through all that again anytime soon!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-86807061931714590922020-02-12T02:23:06.886-05:002020-02-12T02:23:06.886-05:00We have our own well, and we live as a last house ...We have our own well, and we live as a last house of power lines - it was quite often we had power failures and therefore no water from the well. But they usually lasted on ly for hours, occasionallu days, but never a week (now cables are underground so much fewer power cuts).<br />But last summer we ran out of water in our well. It wasn't a suprice, because we didn't have decent rain in 18 months.<br />So: we have composting toilet (outhouse), so no problems there. And boys can always go to the bushes to pee :-)<br />I cooked meals that needed very little water, used any rainwater or water from our swimming pool to wash potatoes/veggies first and then only used clean water to rinse them. We couls ude about 200l water from the well daily, so that meant I could run either dishwasher of washing machine on one day. We used buckets to wash ourselves, once a week we went to local spa and swam and enjoyed running water (I got free tickets for that). My mother offered to wash our laundry, but didn't need that.<br />It went for eight weeks until ground water was high again to be somewhat normal to use.<br />But it could happen again, and I know it will happen again. We have our means to cope.Ulvmorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14475774550471643902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-27477853857351024072020-02-11T19:06:58.002-05:002020-02-11T19:06:58.002-05:00Oh another good idea - the camping shower. As lon...Oh another good idea - the camping shower. As long as you had lots of rain water to use - perfect.<br />I love hearing all the ideas everyone has and the experiences.<br />Thanks for the idea.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-76346572676414409802020-02-11T19:05:01.720-05:002020-02-11T19:05:01.720-05:00I was following intently and then saw "used t...I was following intently and then saw "used the water to bathe the cat"!!! LOL - oh my I bet you got in trouble!!! That is so funny and cute.<br />That would sure be a long hail for water. I know of a flowing spring - but it miles away (used to get water when we would go out on drives). It was the best tasting water. Lots of people know about it too, so that probably wouldn't work.<br />I bet that creek water was wonderful. Love your memories and thank you for sharing.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-1725010958494057522020-02-11T19:00:33.852-05:002020-02-11T19:00:33.852-05:00Sounds like you have a good plan. Never thought a...Sounds like you have a good plan. Never thought about using a generator to help pump - great idea.<br />It is good to hear from people that have gone through some down time - we can all learn from you guys.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-74391986508094861922020-02-11T18:41:18.890-05:002020-02-11T18:41:18.890-05:00We live 1/4 mile from a lake. We would use 5 gallo...We live 1/4 mile from a lake. We would use 5 gallon buckets and use the wheel barrel and wagon to bring them home. We have 2 water filter systems and lifestraws in our cars. I keep paper goods on hand so we would start using them. I have about 30 gallons of water for drinking in the house at all times. Baby wipes are good for cleaning up for a few days. Long term I would pull out the camping shower. Making Cents Of It Allhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09121344770577065537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-61847246641588741812020-02-11T17:56:31.226-05:002020-02-11T17:56:31.226-05:00What a welcome reminder. As a child we could only ...What a welcome reminder. As a child we could only use well water for washing clothes and bathing. We has no running water at all. My mother spot cleaned clothes, she had a mangle and an iron so the clothes could be refreshed that way. All our wash was hung on a line outside. The well was 1/4 mile away. It was ruff. For bathing in the winter we only had baths every two weeks. The rest of the time was sponge baths. In the summer we has one once a week. Our drinking water was brought from 10 miles away. It was stored in a milk tin. Once the hamlet where we got our drinking water from could not be used. My father took all the containers he could find, went up to the creek in the mountains and brought lots of water home. One winter we got snowed in. I decided to use the last of the drinking water to bathe the cat in. We melted snow to drink. Thanks.<br />JeanLife In The Seniors Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18186161053521494126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-69032238537757814382020-02-11T16:48:49.428-05:002020-02-11T16:48:49.428-05:00Hello Rozy Lass, we moved to Hokie country in Augu...Hello Rozy Lass, we moved to Hokie country in August 2002. I think I remember the heat wave that year. <br />Being without running water is hard, but sounds like you did well.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11093313893708262722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-3984095867242511642020-02-11T16:41:56.689-05:002020-02-11T16:41:56.689-05:00Thanks for the tips! Something I need to think on...Thanks for the tips! Something I need to think on more...<br />I bought a sawyer mini a few weeks ago, and it is in my backpack. <br />I love your rain barrel setup. We do have a well, and a generator we can hook up. I have extra water stored in kitty litter continers for potty flushing, and some gallons of drinking water in the freezer to take up space and keep things cold longer.<br />We were without power for 11 days during the derecho of 2012, and we have been without power during ice storms, so it is good to be prepared.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11093313893708262722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-73060365994877466212020-02-11T16:23:29.230-05:002020-02-11T16:23:29.230-05:00I would sure want a hand pump too if I had a well....I would sure want a hand pump too if I had a well. That would make life a lot easier.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-80518933951871265412020-02-11T16:21:37.842-05:002020-02-11T16:21:37.842-05:00If there was a huge emergency and no water town wi...If there was a huge emergency and no water town wide for a sustained amount of town - I would hate to depend on the water company to bring water. Drinking water would probably be all you would get. You would still need to flush and wash.<br />You might consider placing some jugs of water for those things under the bed or behind the couch - just to have in case.<br />It sure can be a scary thought.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-37826273872781976372020-02-11T16:18:12.274-05:002020-02-11T16:18:12.274-05:00At least you have had experience to fall back on. ...At least you have had experience to fall back on. It sure would be tiring and hard at this age - but I can do whatever it takes.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-21941924369666741092020-02-11T16:16:17.785-05:002020-02-11T16:16:17.785-05:00Rozy that is what I do. I keep lots of milk jugs ...Rozy that is what I do. I keep lots of milk jugs of water for mainly that reason. I do have 3 - 15 gallon jugs, but boy oh boy is it heavy. At least they have spouts -s o that water could be drained out as well.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-55597160885093302632020-02-11T16:14:33.457-05:002020-02-11T16:14:33.457-05:00Belinda you might want to get that hooked one day ...Belinda you might want to get that hooked one day before needed. Water is heavy - you are so right.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-18401642472905732202020-02-11T15:56:51.541-05:002020-02-11T15:56:51.541-05:00I do have some bottled water in my emergency go ba...I do have some bottled water in my emergency go bag but no room for anything else. Living in a town with mains water supply we tend to leave it to the water company and they bring bottled water in the event of a cut to supply. I don't even have a shed to store things.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08100301243943578043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-66060257087318707022020-02-11T15:07:42.352-05:002020-02-11T15:07:42.352-05:00I grew up on a farm without running water...well, ...I grew up on a farm without running water...well, we ran and got it from the well or the dugout. We also gathered water in rain barrels and melted snow in a large barrel in the house in the winter. Softest water I've ever used!<br /><br />Now I'd be hooped. But I guess we'd figure it out somehow. Maebemehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09706540456819503068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-41238483768308288632020-02-11T15:03:26.049-05:002020-02-11T15:03:26.049-05:00We had our water stored in 1 gal jugs, to flush th...We had our water stored in 1 gal jugs, to flush the toilet we'd pour the water from the jug into a bucket and holding it high above the toilet pour it out quickly to get the most pressure. Then we'd repeat to clean out the bowl. One gallon jugs are more manageable than anything larger.Rozy Lasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019413665136390175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-91818459783493769472020-02-11T15:00:21.513-05:002020-02-11T15:00:21.513-05:00I forgot to say that I told my husband at the time...I forgot to say that I told my husband at the time, "I don't mind playing pioneer, but I want the right equipment to do so. If we ever live with a well again I want a hand pump available for when the power or pump is out".<br /> Rozy Lasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019413665136390175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-57993897836568928972020-02-11T13:50:06.216-05:002020-02-11T13:50:06.216-05:00We do have a well pump for our well, but it is not...We do have a well pump for our well, but it is not connected. We would have to find someone to hook it up for us. We've went about 6 days with no water before and it was rough. Flushing the toilet can be done if we have water stored, but it can be heavy to carry too.Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.com