Water, water, everywhere

We're so blessed to have free mountain water running through our pipes.

In Turkey, we had a tank in the basement that had to be filled every few days. On the days when the truck was too busy or missing-in-action -- or, God forbid, the weather was too cold and icy and drivers didn't know how to behave/react -- we had small water problems. So we really do have it good.

--And, although fuel is not free, our gas-powered heat is pretty reliable and abundant, too. Ah, the simple joys of life.

Now, all we need is a pool to fill with all that free water. (More on the mind as the hot weather rolls in.)