Go green

Greetings,

In honor of Saint Patrick's Day... we're going green.

Here in our agrigarian society...we try our best to remain true to our green roots.

Yeah right... we do not even have recycle bins to separate the trash.


Of course it is my luck that the one of the ways we, over here on Crete, can help with the environment is with our hot water heater. Our solar powered water heater.











Yes... you see how small our tank is? Equate this for me....

1 small hot water tank

3 persons living in house

3 persons needing hot water shower / baths everyday

1 person needs minimum 3 baths per day



Another equation:


1 small tank that heats with sunlight

1 winter season with no sunlight only clouds and rain

3 persons living in house

3 persons needing hot water shower / baths everyday

1 person needs minimum 3 baths per day




Luckily the 3 persons do not need the facilities at the same time... so we flip on the electric switch... there goes the "going green", and wait about an hour for somewhat hot water. Once the tank is empty... repeat the process.


Except on Sundays when 2 persons are trying to get out the house at the same time. No wonder Harry and I are always late for Sunday School.


I'd rather recycle. That's a lot of work for a bath. The precise timing and everything involved... but I am dedicated!



Blessings to those with a large tank,

Kristie