28.08.2012
It was cold and wet but the site visit today was rewarding. The drains cum steps to the biodiversity centre was ready making the climb to the biodiversity and the descend much easier. Gone are the days when we had to choose between using the presidential gait ( short rhythmic steps, body leaning forwards), treasurer’s gait ( sliding, arms flailing, bottom shuffling), secretarial’s gait ( with walking stick)and workman’s gait ( running down in flip-flops without a care in the world).
The rainwater catchment system was up and running with water flow to the toilets much improved as the water pressure had increased.
The counter-top for the kitchenette too was done but looked a wee bit too luxurious for ‘ roughing it out ‘ in the wilds.
We were also delighted to see that the cloud panels ( trial run)set up by the president was holding in spite of the strong winds and collecting water from the clouds. What remains to be done is the piping and filtration system from these panels to the Nissen Huts. Wouldn’t it be thrilling to be actually drinking ‘ cloud water’(flavoured with leaves and insects!)
