READING a recent piece from buddy-blogger, Getalifemold, on her sporting success, it has spurred me on to take part in a triathlon all of my very own.
Our trip to Melbourne a couple of weeks ago has brought firmly home the message just how valuable our planet's natural resources are. Over here, we are blessed with copious amounts of liquid gold - whether we want it or not - but it's not to say we should go around wasting it.
I, for one, groan like the best of them when the heavens open and yet another day is spoilt by rain. But it's a whole new ballgame when the heavens are bone dry. Like the ones over Oz.
In readiness for our impending move and to keep happy our new Australian Government friends, I have three personal challenges to complete my 'triathlon'. The first event I am taking part in is called The Chase. In this event, I have to shadow my energy-obsessed partner around the house as he turns off lights and plug sockets. Having to iron is a chore at the best of times but when you're doing it in the dark with a cold appliance, it's even less fun.
Second event is The Dodge. Here, I have to get the washing dry out on the line, au naturelle.As the use of my tumble dryer has been banned now the sun has started to shine, I have to use my foresight and agility to dodge any rainfall before it starts to lash down, taking the washed items back to their original soggy state.
Completing my three events is The Scrub. In this, I have to limit my time in the shower. I currently clock in at 8 minutes 27 seconds but officials Down Under are pretty much pleading with its well-washed nation to limit this to 3. For me to shower in 3 minutes or under, I would have to halve my height and chop off a few limbs. Another option to meet my 3 minute deadline, I suppose, would be to get out fully lathered up and persuade someone to hose me down in the back garden...
In view of the fact that fuel prices are set to rocket (again), husband has a very valid point and I appreciate his concern over not just the future of the planet and the environment, but my bank balance too....
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