tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252308131554892866.post7941280595655613194..comments2024-03-27T19:44:46.783-06:00Comments on South Englishtown Gazette: Up On The RoofWilmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14717012784233946753noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252308131554892866.post-88020158763154300582015-06-25T20:33:49.174-06:002015-06-25T20:33:49.174-06:00David - thank you. Dennis has put a lot of effort...David - thank you. Dennis has put a lot of effort into learning how to do this, and it is paying off for us.Wilmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14717012784233946753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252308131554892866.post-34084434594045040422015-06-25T00:13:03.211-06:002015-06-25T00:13:03.211-06:00I've just caught up with your latest project, ...I've just caught up with your latest project, wonderful. Denis certainly knows is stuff. Orchids and Naturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11648202058915901862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252308131554892866.post-4089599149918345192015-06-23T12:45:43.375-06:002015-06-23T12:45:43.375-06:00Thanks Mitchell. Well, all the nights are iguana ...Thanks Mitchell. Well, all the nights are iguana nights, but fortunately iguanas are not on the menu here in Englishtown.Wilmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14717012784233946753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252308131554892866.post-5662546220424401342015-06-23T07:28:50.875-06:002015-06-23T07:28:50.875-06:00You are doing some really wonderful things there. ...You are doing some really wonderful things there. Gorgeous sunset; I assume that was the night of the iguana(s).Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252308131554892866.post-12352293834922929602015-06-22T20:52:20.001-06:002015-06-22T20:52:20.001-06:00Thanks Nick and Silke. Wooster and Jeeves at leas...Thanks Nick and Silke. Wooster and Jeeves at least don't mess with the iguanas if I am around, but I can't say what they get up to on their own. They are doing well, though. As long as Termite is at home they don't come down here very often.Wilmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14717012784233946753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252308131554892866.post-51332301751622919792015-06-22T19:00:12.008-06:002015-06-22T19:00:12.008-06:00Wilma,
Your house has turned out truly amazing. Y...Wilma,<br /><br />Your house has turned out truly amazing. You and Dennis have definitely done your homework. We cued the music at the right moment and enjoyed listening to it in the background. :) Please keep us posted of all your wild life photos! Do Wooster and Jeeves still mess the Iguanas?Nickhttp://www.jagerfoods.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252308131554892866.post-69478225074901279842015-06-22T17:07:55.596-06:002015-06-22T17:07:55.596-06:00Thanks, WAR. The baby iguanas are super cute and ...Thanks, WAR. The baby iguanas are super cute and they grow into quite impressive adults. I have a nice series of photos to post soon, so stay tuned.Wilmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14717012784233946753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252308131554892866.post-20335627132210853672015-06-22T13:11:23.116-06:002015-06-22T13:11:23.116-06:00Cute iguanas. Makes me miss mine.
Your place is ...Cute iguanas. Makes me miss mine.<br />Your place is looking great!warprintshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11201102633292456394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252308131554892866.post-48556150084702708422015-06-21T14:48:16.960-06:002015-06-21T14:48:16.960-06:00In theory, we should be able to go for about 2 wee...In theory, we should be able to go for about 2 weeks. We don't have a TV or air conditioning. Our stove is butane gas. The biggest draw is the water pump followed by the fridge and then what I call the "communication bundle" i.e., the satellite modem, wireless router, and mobile signal booster. Most of our lights are LEDs. But, like many women of a certain age, I need a fan at night to stay cool enough to sleep. We do have a generator that can charge the batteries if we need it during the grey rainy season. And it is just a good practice to make sure the generator is functional by running it at least once a month for a couple of hours anyway. If all that fails, we'll just pretend we are camping!Wilmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14717012784233946753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252308131554892866.post-17338587459628049812015-06-20T22:29:31.405-06:002015-06-20T22:29:31.405-06:00With batteries that large, once they're all to...With batteries that large, once they're all topped up how long could they potentially last if you didn't get any sun for days on end.Derek Faulknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05140363868104172311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252308131554892866.post-4155845319158631032015-06-20T17:19:25.682-06:002015-06-20T17:19:25.682-06:00Roy - my only advice to NASA is "Don't fa...Roy - my only advice to NASA is "Don't fall into a crevasse!" ;-)<br />Thanks for the sunny day wishes. Wishing you the same.<br />Wilmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14717012784233946753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252308131554892866.post-74254887507097974302015-06-20T17:06:59.201-06:002015-06-20T17:06:59.201-06:00What an operation Wilma. Impressive stuff.
I guess...What an operation Wilma. Impressive stuff.<br />I guess NASA will be coming to you and Dennis for advice on setting up on Mars.{:))<br />I wish you many more sunny days.Roy Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07054701497328213666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252308131554892866.post-34077798252937625392015-06-20T17:01:47.113-06:002015-06-20T17:01:47.113-06:00They are monsters, aren't they? I thought you...They are monsters, aren't they? I thought you would be intrigued. :-) They are Rolls batteries. The company just announced they will be coming out with even larger ones! http://www.rollsbattery.com/. They have a 10 year warranty, but with proper use and maintenance they should last us 20 years. Wilmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14717012784233946753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252308131554892866.post-22694721800391839542015-06-20T16:55:21.361-06:002015-06-20T16:55:21.361-06:00Thanks, Derek. Dennis spent many years educating ...Thanks, Derek. Dennis spent many years educating himself about the ins and outs of solar energy and keeping on top of current and emerging technologies. Needless to say, this is the biggest upfront expense for our place, but it will eventually pay for itself when compared to spending $500US per month on diesel fuel for the generator!<br />Glad you like the sunset shot! Wilmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14717012784233946753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252308131554892866.post-56038008739723455152015-06-20T14:07:41.455-06:002015-06-20T14:07:41.455-06:00Wow. I didn't know they made batteries as larg...Wow. I didn't know they made batteries as large as that. How long do you expect their working life to be?Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252308131554892866.post-82043041627675266302015-06-20T13:47:33.346-06:002015-06-20T13:47:33.346-06:00Wow, technical stuff but a great way to get your e...Wow, technical stuff but a great way to get your energy, looks like Dennis has done some clever planning there.<br />Great to have you back as well and a lovely closing photo. Derek Faulknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05140363868104172311noreply@blogger.com