In a Nutshell: Rain thank goodness
We are not the only ones almost wanting to run around in the rain!
My, my. “Have you ever seen the rain” Tom Fogerty did question, well here on the South Coast, this has become a mantra.
We are happy at this moment and I sure hope our state of euphoria continues until late in the afternoon and in to tonight, as I am certain are a large number of our neighbours in this area.
And we are not the only ones almost wanting to run around in the rain! These last four days have been a test on our resolve as whether to run a bath, wash cloths or use the dishwasher.
Fortunate to have a 4500 litre plastic rain tank, means that we have a larger safety net compared to other people with smaller tanks, but those with no tank face the real problem!
Today is day four of no water supply, and much I understand the “challenges” our esteemed water engineers must face, transparency regarding the problem that gives them this “challenge” would be most appreciated.
Fortunately, in our estate a large water tanker did the door-to-door delivering water to those in desperate need.
On the side of the road were placed plastic containers of various shapes, colours and designs, because in desperation any receptacle shall do.
It defeats my logic that if one is in a tight spot supplying services, why not own up to the fact and that way one will garner more sympathy from your clients that antagonism. People always appreciate honesty and candour, however, in our instance the former quality may be in very short supply around here.
I believe that Israel has developed the technology to desalinate seawater, and my question would be, why do we not import such knowhow?
Regardless of whether you support the country or not, I mean, we have great and huge business dealings with China and they are not blemishless, surely for the good of your fellow South Africans, why not import this magic solution?
We have enough coastline and suitable bays and inlets where such plants can be established, and this would in turn generate employment for the people in the area. Two birds with one stone! If you are a science fiction addict, you will have gathered by now that the picture being painted of the tomorrow that will come, is any but far from romantic.
In fact, it is a hysterically frightening scenario that is painted. Because of conflict, towns are derelict piles of wrecked buildings. The survivors who wander the rubble strewn streets are decked out in grubby looking amalgamations of different clothing.
They are always seen to be attacking another unkempt looking group, or running their legs off to escape and outsmart the other manky looking bunch who are attacking them. Underlying all this aggression is the need for food, shelter and most definitely water.
It is predicted that, besides the usual reasons for declaring war on your neighbour, this aggressive behaviour will be to secure access to water. The future definitely does not hold any mystic mysteries for me. Seems like it will be an odious place to live.
HAVE YOUR SAY
Like the South Coast Herald’s Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram
