How to deal with the hosepipe ban?

[SimonBash]

Rinse the car down at the local jet wash? They don't appear to be affected by the ban

[RedRobin]

Rinse the car down at the local jet wash? They don't appear to be affected by the ban

....I always use the local jet wash just to pressure hose water before going home to handwash. Gets some of the stuff off to start with and especially as my hose at home doesn't deliver so much high pressure.

[Hedge]

my hose at home doesn't deliver so much high pressure.

It can happen as you get older Robin. 

[rich83]

my hose at home doesn't deliver so much high pressure.

It can happen as you get older Robin. 

Mr Innuendo... 

[Horatio]

OMG... thats gross Robin. 

....I have a whole collection of spider pics if you are interested  I don't want to handle them but they are beautiful looking creatures.

They are an important creature within the animal/insect world. It's all about balance. Fear of Spiders is equivalent to fear of Wolves - Essential to keep Deer/Elk populations under control etc which without predation can adversely effect a wildlife environment. Bring back the Wolf! And the Bear! This applies more to the grand old U S of A.

Hosepipes > Spiders > Wolves etc is quite an off-topic, even for me!

Hosepipe Babe pic to bring it back towards topic?..................... 

Here you go:

I see your a "3 Wolf Moon" t-shirt owner....I doff my cap sir

http://www.amazon.com/The-Mountain-Three-Short-Sleeve/product-reviews/B002HJ377A/ref=cm_cr_pr_hist_5?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&filterBy=addFiveStar

"I'll be honest. I ordered the Three Wolf Moon T-Shirt based off the amazing promises I read about at Amazon.com.

When my order arrived, I was not disappointed. As the UPS truck was driving down the street with my delivery, my female neighbors began opening their doors and stepping outside. I suspect the Three Wolf Moon T-Shirt contains powerful lupine pheromones.

The shirt is made up of soft cotton. I was grateful to see this as it flexed as my muscles grew after donning this garment.

The Three Wolf Moon T-Shirt gave me a +10 resistance to energy attacks, +8 Strength, and added 30 feet to my normal leap. I cannot list the specific effects involving the opposite sex as I am still discovering these. And they are many.

Since owning the Three Wolf Moon T-Shirt, I have successfully solved 7 crimes in my city, including 4 cold case murders. The local police force is currently wishing to retain my services.

I do have one complaint, and that's that I must stay indoors on windy days. Last fall we had a windy day and I received notice that hundreds of women were suddenly pregnant, carrying my offspring, up to 12 miles away.

That said, I would whole-heartedly recommend the Three Wolf Moon T-Shirt. You never need to be a lone wolf again!"

[RedRobin]

I see your a "3 Wolf Moon" t-shirt owner....I doff my cap sir

http://www.amazon.com/The-Mountain-Three-Short-Sleeve/product-reviews/B002HJ377A/ref=cm_cr_pr_hist_5?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&filterBy=addFiveStar

"I'll be honest. I ordered the Three Wolf Moon T-Shirt based off the amazing promises I read about at Amazon.com.

When my order arrived, I was not disappointed. As the UPS truck was driving down the street with my delivery, my female neighbors began opening their doors and stepping outside. I suspect the Three Wolf Moon T-Shirt contains powerful lupine pheromones.

The shirt is made up of soft cotton. I was grateful to see this as it flexed as my muscles grew after donning this garment.

The Three Wolf Moon T-Shirt gave me a +10 resistance to energy attacks, +8 Strength, and added 30 feet to my normal leap. I cannot list the specific effects involving the opposite sex as I am still discovering these. And they are many.

Since owning the Three Wolf Moon T-Shirt, I have successfully solved 7 crimes in my city, including 4 cold case murders. The local police force is currently wishing to retain my services.

I do have one complaint, and that's that I must stay indoors on windy days. Last fall we had a windy day and I received notice that hundreds of women were suddenly pregnant, carrying my offspring, up to 12 miles away.

That said, I would whole-heartedly recommend the Three Wolf Moon T-Shirt. You never need to be a lone wolf again!"

....

No need for the T-shirt:



^ Native Pride

[Horatio]

^^^ Just.....wow ^^^   

[rich83]

I don't get the off topic-ness of the above... 

[Hedge]

Off topic you say?



 

[Frenzy]

i think i'm going to use a watering can.  though i can see this resulting in umpteen trips to the tap 

[Gladiator]

I totally forgot about the ban after hosing and cleaning mine today.....oh well, looks like I will be forgetful again in future!!

[rdfcpete]

Rinse the car down at the local jet wash? They don't appear to be affected by the ban

....I always use the local jet wash just to pressure hose water before going home to handwash. Gets some of the stuff off to start with and especially as my hose at home doesn't deliver so much high pressure.

How do you rinse afterwards Robin - is it a trip back down there?

[rdfcpete]

Also, I heard the ban has been lifted in certain parts(?).

I've no idea whether it affects me in the East midlands - is there a conclusive list of the areas that have had the ban lifted after the recent downpours?
Ta.

[Hedge]

Look on your local water authority website.

South East water in their wisdom have decided to keep their ban running. 

[rdfcpete]

You're not alone Ian 

"Find out if there is a hosepipe ban in your area from 5th April 2012

To find out whether the hosepipe ban affects you, enter your postcode and press the check button.

A hosepipe ban applies for your area"