OK – so I have a water meter. On my own I:-
Run the cold water into a bowl before my shower, then stand in it while showering, turning it off while lathering/shampooing.
Never ever bath at home, saving that joy for hotel stays
Follow the yellow/mellow mantra
Have 3 rain barrels and am planning for more (I ran out of water in August this year, couldn’t let my veggies die but it galled to use the outside tap)
Save my cooking water for the garden
It is amazing how resourceful I have become – even the water left in my overnight glass goes into the houseplants
Recently my grandsons aged 5 & 8 came to stay. They complained that the bath water was not high enough, though it was up to their chests. They looked at me pityingly when I said we would leave the plug in after, so I could use the water. They were incredulous that I might flush toilets with it, rinse out my hand washing or wash the floor with it. They sighed as I hovered behind them while brushing their teeth and hand washing, turning the tap on and off as needed.
I realise that their parents, if they don’t already think it, will definitely think me potty once all this is reported back.
So am I peculiar, or do others have similar habits?
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