Comments on: Electricity Challenge - Update 2 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2007/09/16/electricity-challenge-update-2/ Simple Living... Frugality... Gardening... Cooking From Scratch... Knifty Knitter Projects.. And More. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:35:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Cat http://www.lighteningonline.com/2007/09/16/electricity-challenge-update-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3100 Cat Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:42:43 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/?p=401#comment-3100 This is an old post I know but I'm going through reading them and looking for inspiration and tips for my own water challenge! Our city council gave out heaps of little hourglass timers for free last year - would you like me post you a spare one I have? For all I know you've since acquired one but the offer is there so either comment on my blog or email me matrixrainy@hotmail.com if you're interested :) This is an old post I know but I’m going through reading them and looking for inspiration and tips for my own water challenge!

Our city council gave out heaps of little hourglass timers for free last year - would you like me post you a spare one I have? For all I know you’ve since acquired one but the offer is there so either comment on my blog or email me matrixrainy@hotmail.com if you’re interested :)

]]> By: Kez http://www.lighteningonline.com/2007/09/16/electricity-challenge-update-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1810 Kez Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:27:00 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/?p=401#comment-1810 I still haven't completely broken my long shower habit - if I'm awake I can be in & out in 4-5 minutes, but otherwise I can 'zone out' in there (and plan my day) for 10+ minutes :( My timer has helped a lot - because it's a clock as well, even if I don't actually set the timer, I see the time and it gives me the guilts.. I still haven’t completely broken my long shower habit - if I’m awake I can be in & out in 4-5 minutes, but otherwise I can ‘zone out’ in there (and plan my day) for 10+ minutes :( My timer has helped a lot - because it’s a clock as well, even if I don’t actually set the timer, I see the time and it gives me the guilts..

]]> By: lightening http://www.lighteningonline.com/2007/09/16/electricity-challenge-update-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1808 lightening Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:55:00 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/?p=401#comment-1808 LS - small changes can yield big results. :-) I remember one time we were staying in a cabin (that didn't have an ensuite) as a family and I took 20 minute showers morning and night as it was my only chance of "escape" from the rest of the family. Being stuck with 3 younger brothers in a cabin was rarely a lot of fun. LOL. I hope you can find another source of comfort - sore backs are no fun. LS - small changes can yield big results. :-) I remember one time we were staying in a cabin (that didn’t have an ensuite) as a family and I took 20 minute showers morning and night as it was my only chance of “escape” from the rest of the family. Being stuck with 3 younger brothers in a cabin was rarely a lot of fun. LOL. I hope you can find another source of comfort - sore backs are no fun.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.lighteningonline.com/2007/09/16/electricity-challenge-update-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1807 Anonymous Mon, 17 Sep 2007 23:50:00 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/?p=401#comment-1807 Back again! Confession time! Since my boys were babes the shower became my relax time at night when hubby would put the kids to bed. I can't face a day without a morning shower and now the night shower routine is hard to break! Am working on it! I dont really need to clean myself again but it has been my little escape for years! Sounds weird yes but the shower is a good place to shed tears when noone else knows and I love water trickling down my sore back! However i am on a mission to change this and find another place of relaxation. LS Back again! Confession time! Since my boys were babes the shower became my relax time at night when hubby would put the kids to bed. I can’t face a day without a morning shower and now the night shower routine is hard to break! Am working on it! I dont really need to clean myself again but it has been my little escape for years! Sounds weird yes but the shower is a good place to shed tears when noone else knows and I love water trickling down my sore back! However i am on a mission to change this and find another place of relaxation. LS

]]> By: lightening http://www.lighteningonline.com/2007/09/16/electricity-challenge-update-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1806 lightening Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:54:00 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/?p=401#comment-1806 Joy - you're welcome. Glad your electricity challenge has increased the general awareness for your family. Fingers crossed that's what we'll achieve too.<br/><br/>Lisa - we're all a work in progress in many areas. I think it's a great start even knowing how long we spend in the shower. It's amazing how time can fly when it's such a pleasant place to be. :-) Joy - you’re welcome. Glad your electricity challenge has increased the general awareness for your family. Fingers crossed that’s what we’ll achieve too.

Lisa - we’re all a work in progress in many areas. I think it’s a great start even knowing how long we spend in the shower. It’s amazing how time can fly when it’s such a pleasant place to be. :-)

]]> By: Lisa http://www.lighteningonline.com/2007/09/16/electricity-challenge-update-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1805 Lisa Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:41:00 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/?p=401#comment-1805 My average shower time is now about 4 minutes (yes I have a timer) although it can take up to 10 minutes when i wash my hair (I am still wroking on this one)! My average shower time is now about 4 minutes (yes I have a timer) although it can take up to 10 minutes when i wash my hair (I am still wroking on this one)!

]]> By: Joy http://www.lighteningonline.com/2007/09/16/electricity-challenge-update-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1804 Joy Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:14:00 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/?p=401#comment-1804 Thanks for your visit to my blog and your kind comments :) <br/>Yes, I think we are all a bit more aware of turning off lights and not leaving things on standby, so that is a good thing. I think it really is the small changes that make a difference....<br/>Glad you liked the rug!No, I'm not clever,.... just enjoy sewing :)<br/><br/>Love,<br/><br/>Joy Thanks for your visit to my blog and your kind comments :)
Yes, I think we are all a bit more aware of turning off lights and not leaving things on standby, so that is a good thing. I think it really is the small changes that make a difference….
Glad you liked the rug!No, I’m not clever,…. just enjoy sewing :)

Love,

Joy

]]> By: lightening http://www.lighteningonline.com/2007/09/16/electricity-challenge-update-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1803 lightening Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:22:00 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/?p=401#comment-1803 Oh precious - that is so cute of your DS. :-)<br/><br/>When we built our house we had an extra shower put over the bathtub. That way the younger 2 can have a shower with the plug in and when their time runs out, they can continue to play in the bath if they like. My 9 year old DS prefers to have a regular shower in the shower cubicle. We just need to get around to changing the shower head over the bath to a water saving one as well.<br/><br/>During summer everyone has to use the water saving shower head but my youngest DS will cover the plug hole with a facewasher so he can splash in the bottom of the shower for a bit. Kids have great imaginations don't they!<br/><br/>Thanks for sharing. :-) Oh precious - that is so cute of your DS. :-)

When we built our house we had an extra shower put over the bathtub. That way the younger 2 can have a shower with the plug in and when their time runs out, they can continue to play in the bath if they like. My 9 year old DS prefers to have a regular shower in the shower cubicle. We just need to get around to changing the shower head over the bath to a water saving one as well.

During summer everyone has to use the water saving shower head but my youngest DS will cover the plug hole with a facewasher so he can splash in the bottom of the shower for a bit. Kids have great imaginations don’t they!

Thanks for sharing. :-)

]]> By: Precious_1 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2007/09/16/electricity-challenge-update-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1802 Precious_1 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 08:34:00 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/?p=401#comment-1802 When I was living on a farm (way back when lol) it was 5 minute showers and not a second more or someone would be banging on the door. I used to find it very difficult then being in my late teens and used to unlimited hot water or just water fullstop. I ended up buying two in one shampoo/conditioners to reduce the time it took to do my hair. Now a quick shower for me is 3/4 minutes, average would probably be 5/6 when doing my hair too. <br/><br/>I'm trying to introduce a timer with my kids. DS gets in there and plays cars in the "rain" <br/><br/>Good luck! When I was living on a farm (way back when lol) it was 5 minute showers and not a second more or someone would be banging on the door. I used to find it very difficult then being in my late teens and used to unlimited hot water or just water fullstop. I ended up buying two in one shampoo/conditioners to reduce the time it took to do my hair. Now a quick shower for me is 3/4 minutes, average would probably be 5/6 when doing my hair too.

I’m trying to introduce a timer with my kids. DS gets in there and plays cars in the “rain”

Good luck!

]]> By: lightening http://www.lighteningonline.com/2007/09/16/electricity-challenge-update-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1801 lightening Mon, 17 Sep 2007 08:26:00 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/?p=401#comment-1801 Joy - I have just visited your blog and loved it. I've added it to my favourites! :-) Joy - I have just visited your blog and loved it. I’ve added it to my favourites! :-)

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