So the boys will want a drink. What boys don't when they get together?
Simple eh? Well, there is no stand pipe in the paddock so perhaps not so simple.
Solution 1 : Get Alan the digger man back again. He already thinks we're daft, so I am sure he would come round for the entertainment and I am sure he appreciates the income. He can dig a hole near where the water main runs though the paddock, we can intercept it, fit a stand pipe and bob is your well watered uncle.
Sounds expensive - and they are Camels right? They can go for months in the high Peruvian plains on a thimble full of dew. Better check the facts. Turns out, as usual, the advice is conflicting. Some say they dont need water - just the moisture in the grass is enough. Others recommend an en-suite sprinkler. I consult my one and only reference book. 5l a day seems a good compromise
Solution 2 : Bucket. Looks like a nice fresh bucket of Yorkshire tap twice a day will be enough. But a bit of a hassle, another job and never any spare for extra jobs. Lets keep this solution as a back-up
Solution 3 : Water 'harvesting'. Its all the rage. Its one thing we are not short of in the Pennines. But how much storage ? Too much and the water may go a little stale. Too little and we are back to Solution 2. A few hours on the web yields detailed statistics on our expected rainfall. I write a software model and factor in the area of the shelter roof, and loss by evaporation.
The answer is .. [Bev insists I add pictures to the blog]
The answer is 2 of the biggest B&Q water butts should see us through.
Hello Andrew & Bev, Just been enjoying your blogs via Barbara's blog when we noticed you are 'following' us. We'll return the compliment shortly! Good luck with all your preparations. Kenzie is a lovely boy. We live quite close to Loch Ness, so if you run short of water let us know and we'll divert some for you! Take care for now. Shirley & Robbie
ReplyDeleteHi Bev & Andy, good luck with the pumping station. I know how excited you'll be preparing for your lovely little boys. There may only be 2 though... (if only I could fit Noah in to my car!!) Simply adorable & soooo cute.
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