Folks,


Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option but to let out our house for 
holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.


But here's the thing:

We are going to fence off half of the (large) garden and camp in it for the duration of the summer 
hols, approx 6 weeks. We have an outside tap for water but no loo or a shower. My questions concerns 
these:

What is the best chemical toilet? Pref one with fairly large capacity so I don't have to empty it 
every day. Is it OK to empty these in a public toilet or must you use a special disposal point?

Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill up a black bag and let the 
sun heat it. If they don't work well here what is the best alternative?


Many thanks - Adam

"Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> Folks,
>
>
> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>
>
> But here's the thing:
>
> We are going to fence off half of the (large) garden and camp in it for 
> the duration of the summer hols, approx 6 weeks.
> We have an outside tap for water but no loo or a shower. My questions 
> concerns these:
>
> What is the best chemical toilet? Pref one with fairly large capacity so I 
> don't have to empty it every day.
Consider an earth closet.  Simple to construct, odour free, cost free and it 
makes good compost.

> Is it OK to empty these in a public toilet or must you use a special 
> disposal point?
They stink a bit when you empty them but there's no reason not to use a 
public loo.  Why not just tip it down the manhole covering the outlet from 
your house loo?

> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> up a black bag and let the sun heat it.
Great on a sunny day.

> If they don't work well here what is the best alternative?
Boil a kettle and put some hot water in it first.

rgds

Andy R

Many thanks....

Do you know of any instructions online on how to make an earth closet?


Thanks - Adam




Andy R wrote:
> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>> Folks,
>>
>>
>> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
>> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
>> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>>
>>
>> But here's the thing:
>>
>> We are going to fence off half of the (large) garden and camp in it for 
>> the duration of the summer hols, approx 6 weeks.
>> We have an outside tap for water but no loo or a shower. My questions 
>> concerns these:
>>
>> What is the best chemical toilet? Pref one with fairly large capacity so I 
>> don't have to empty it every day.
> Consider an earth closet.  Simple to construct, odour free, cost free and it 
> makes good compost.
> 
>> Is it OK to empty these in a public toilet or must you use a special 
>> disposal point?
> They stink a bit when you empty them but there's no reason not to use a 
> public loo.  Why not just tip it down the manhole covering the outlet from 
> your house loo?
> 
>> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
>> up a black bag and let the sun heat it.
> Great on a sunny day.
> 
>> If they don't work well here what is the best alternative?
> Boil a kettle and put some hot water in it first.
> 
> rgds
> 
> Andy R 
> 
>

"Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> Folks,
>
>
> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>
> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here what 
> is the best alternative?

Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.

When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live at 
work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money doesn't 
buy you happiness.

R D S said...
> 
> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> > Folks,
> >
> >
> > Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> > but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> > in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
> >
> > Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> > up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here what 
> > is the best alternative?
> 
> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.

Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will 
allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities, 
including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the 
elements, as well.
 
> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live at 
> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money doesn't 
> buy you happiness. 
> 
It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.

-- 
Fran
To email me see 'from' in headers; use your net know-how to find the 
domain, and put my real name in front thereof.

"Fran"  wrote in message 
news:MPG.20edabc78329ef9f98d27f@news.individual.net...
>R D S said...
>>
>> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message
>> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>> > Folks,
>> >
>> >
>> > Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option
>> > but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the 
>> > beach
>> > in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>> >
>> > Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just 
>> > fill
>> > up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here 
>> > what
>> > is the best alternative?
>>
>> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.
>
> Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will
> allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities,
> including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the
> elements, as well.
>
>> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live 
>> at
>> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money 
>> doesn't
>> buy you happiness.
>>
> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.
>
Indeed, it fends off unhappiness!

In my experience its bloody difficult to be happy when you are skint.
Especially when you have dependents to worry about.

I wish I was born rich :-)

Adam


R D S wrote:
> "Fran"  wrote in message 
> news:MPG.20edabc78329ef9f98d27f@news.individual.net...
>> R D S said...
>>> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message
>>> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>>>> Folks,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option
>>>> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the 
>>>> beach
>>>> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>>>>
>>>> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just 
>>>> fill
>>>> up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here 
>>>> what
>>>> is the best alternative?
>>> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.
>> Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will
>> allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities,
>> including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the
>> elements, as well.
>>
>>> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live 
>>> at
>>> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money 
>>> doesn't
>>> buy you happiness.
>>>
>> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.
>>
> Indeed, it fends off unhappiness! 
> 
>

<snip

.. But remember though, money doesn't
>> buy you happiness.
>>
> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.

snip>

It also helps you to be miserable in comfort.

Richard

On Jun 28, 10:20 am, Adam Lipscombe  wrote:
> Many thanks....
>
> Do you know of any instructions online on how to make an earth closet?
>

Google's full of 'em.

MBQ

"Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> Folks,
>
>
> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>
>
> But here's the thing:
>
> We are going to fence off half of the (large) garden and camp in it for 
> the duration of the summer hols, approx 6 weeks.
> We have an outside tap for water but no loo or a shower. My questions 
> concerns these:
>
> What is the best chemical toilet? Pref one with fairly large capacity so I 
> don't have to empty it every day.
Consider an earth closet.  Simple to construct, odour free, cost free and it 
makes good compost.

> Is it OK to empty these in a public toilet or must you use a special 
> disposal point?
They stink a bit when you empty them but there's no reason not to use a 
public loo.  Why not just tip it down the manhole covering the outlet from 
your house loo?

> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> up a black bag and let the sun heat it.
Great on a sunny day.

> If they don't work well here what is the best alternative?
Boil a kettle and put some hot water in it first.

rgds

Andy R

Many thanks....

Do you know of any instructions online on how to make an earth closet?


Thanks - Adam




Andy R wrote:
> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>> Folks,
>>
>>
>> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
>> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
>> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>>
>>
>> But here's the thing:
>>
>> We are going to fence off half of the (large) garden and camp in it for 
>> the duration of the summer hols, approx 6 weeks.
>> We have an outside tap for water but no loo or a shower. My questions 
>> concerns these:
>>
>> What is the best chemical toilet? Pref one with fairly large capacity so I 
>> don't have to empty it every day.
> Consider an earth closet.  Simple to construct, odour free, cost free and it 
> makes good compost.
> 
>> Is it OK to empty these in a public toilet or must you use a special 
>> disposal point?
> They stink a bit when you empty them but there's no reason not to use a 
> public loo.  Why not just tip it down the manhole covering the outlet from 
> your house loo?
> 
>> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
>> up a black bag and let the sun heat it.
> Great on a sunny day.
> 
>> If they don't work well here what is the best alternative?
> Boil a kettle and put some hot water in it first.
> 
> rgds
> 
> Andy R 
> 
>

"Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> Folks,
>
>
> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>
> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here what 
> is the best alternative?

Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.

When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live at 
work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money doesn't 
buy you happiness.

R D S said...
> 
> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> > Folks,
> >
> >
> > Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> > but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> > in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
> >
> > Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> > up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here what 
> > is the best alternative?
> 
> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.

Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will 
allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities, 
including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the 
elements, as well.
 
> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live at 
> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money doesn't 
> buy you happiness. 
> 
It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.

-- 
Fran
To email me see 'from' in headers; use your net know-how to find the 
domain, and put my real name in front thereof.

"Fran"  wrote in message 
news:MPG.20edabc78329ef9f98d27f@news.individual.net...
>R D S said...
>>
>> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message
>> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>> > Folks,
>> >
>> >
>> > Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option
>> > but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the 
>> > beach
>> > in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>> >
>> > Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just 
>> > fill
>> > up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here 
>> > what
>> > is the best alternative?
>>
>> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.
>
> Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will
> allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities,
> including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the
> elements, as well.
>
>> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live 
>> at
>> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money 
>> doesn't
>> buy you happiness.
>>
> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.
>
Indeed, it fends off unhappiness!

In my experience its bloody difficult to be happy when you are skint.
Especially when you have dependents to worry about.

I wish I was born rich :-)

Adam


R D S wrote:
> "Fran"  wrote in message 
> news:MPG.20edabc78329ef9f98d27f@news.individual.net...
>> R D S said...
>>> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message
>>> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>>>> Folks,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option
>>>> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the 
>>>> beach
>>>> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>>>>
>>>> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just 
>>>> fill
>>>> up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here 
>>>> what
>>>> is the best alternative?
>>> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.
>> Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will
>> allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities,
>> including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the
>> elements, as well.
>>
>>> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live 
>>> at
>>> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money 
>>> doesn't
>>> buy you happiness.
>>>
>> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.
>>
> Indeed, it fends off unhappiness! 
> 
>

<snip

.. But remember though, money doesn't
>> buy you happiness.
>>
> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.

snip>

It also helps you to be miserable in comfort.

Richard

On Jun 28, 10:20 am, Adam Lipscombe  wrote:
> Many thanks....
>
> Do you know of any instructions online on how to make an earth closet?
>

Google's full of 'em.

MBQ

"Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> Folks,
>
>
> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>
>
> But here's the thing:
>
> We are going to fence off half of the (large) garden and camp in it for 
> the duration of the summer hols, approx 6 weeks.
> We have an outside tap for water but no loo or a shower. My questions 
> concerns these:
>
> What is the best chemical toilet? Pref one with fairly large capacity so I 
> don't have to empty it every day.
Consider an earth closet.  Simple to construct, odour free, cost free and it 
makes good compost.

> Is it OK to empty these in a public toilet or must you use a special 
> disposal point?
They stink a bit when you empty them but there's no reason not to use a 
public loo.  Why not just tip it down the manhole covering the outlet from 
your house loo?

> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> up a black bag and let the sun heat it.
Great on a sunny day.

> If they don't work well here what is the best alternative?
Boil a kettle and put some hot water in it first.

rgds

Andy R

Many thanks....

Do you know of any instructions online on how to make an earth closet?


Thanks - Adam




Andy R wrote:
> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>> Folks,
>>
>>
>> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
>> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
>> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>>
>>
>> But here's the thing:
>>
>> We are going to fence off half of the (large) garden and camp in it for 
>> the duration of the summer hols, approx 6 weeks.
>> We have an outside tap for water but no loo or a shower. My questions 
>> concerns these:
>>
>> What is the best chemical toilet? Pref one with fairly large capacity so I 
>> don't have to empty it every day.
> Consider an earth closet.  Simple to construct, odour free, cost free and it 
> makes good compost.
> 
>> Is it OK to empty these in a public toilet or must you use a special 
>> disposal point?
> They stink a bit when you empty them but there's no reason not to use a 
> public loo.  Why not just tip it down the manhole covering the outlet from 
> your house loo?
> 
>> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
>> up a black bag and let the sun heat it.
> Great on a sunny day.
> 
>> If they don't work well here what is the best alternative?
> Boil a kettle and put some hot water in it first.
> 
> rgds
> 
> Andy R 
> 
>

"Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> Folks,
>
>
> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>
> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here what 
> is the best alternative?

Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.

When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live at 
work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money doesn't 
buy you happiness.

R D S said...
> 
> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> > Folks,
> >
> >
> > Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> > but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> > in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
> >
> > Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> > up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here what 
> > is the best alternative?
> 
> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.

Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will 
allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities, 
including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the 
elements, as well.
 
> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live at 
> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money doesn't 
> buy you happiness. 
> 
It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.

-- 
Fran
To email me see 'from' in headers; use your net know-how to find the 
domain, and put my real name in front thereof.

"Fran"  wrote in message 
news:MPG.20edabc78329ef9f98d27f@news.individual.net...
>R D S said...
>>
>> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message
>> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>> > Folks,
>> >
>> >
>> > Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option
>> > but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the 
>> > beach
>> > in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>> >
>> > Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just 
>> > fill
>> > up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here 
>> > what
>> > is the best alternative?
>>
>> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.
>
> Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will
> allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities,
> including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the
> elements, as well.
>
>> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live 
>> at
>> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money 
>> doesn't
>> buy you happiness.
>>
> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.
>
Indeed, it fends off unhappiness!

In my experience its bloody difficult to be happy when you are skint.
Especially when you have dependents to worry about.

I wish I was born rich :-)

Adam


R D S wrote:
> "Fran"  wrote in message 
> news:MPG.20edabc78329ef9f98d27f@news.individual.net...
>> R D S said...
>>> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message
>>> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>>>> Folks,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option
>>>> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the 
>>>> beach
>>>> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>>>>
>>>> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just 
>>>> fill
>>>> up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here 
>>>> what
>>>> is the best alternative?
>>> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.
>> Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will
>> allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities,
>> including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the
>> elements, as well.
>>
>>> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live 
>>> at
>>> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money 
>>> doesn't
>>> buy you happiness.
>>>
>> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.
>>
> Indeed, it fends off unhappiness! 
> 
>

<snip

.. But remember though, money doesn't
>> buy you happiness.
>>
> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.

snip>

It also helps you to be miserable in comfort.

Richard

On Jun 28, 10:20 am, Adam Lipscombe  wrote:
> Many thanks....
>
> Do you know of any instructions online on how to make an earth closet?
>

Google's full of 'em.

MBQ

"Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> Folks,
>
>
> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>
>
> But here's the thing:
>
> We are going to fence off half of the (large) garden and camp in it for 
> the duration of the summer hols, approx 6 weeks.
> We have an outside tap for water but no loo or a shower. My questions 
> concerns these:
>
> What is the best chemical toilet? Pref one with fairly large capacity so I 
> don't have to empty it every day.
Consider an earth closet.  Simple to construct, odour free, cost free and it 
makes good compost.

> Is it OK to empty these in a public toilet or must you use a special 
> disposal point?
They stink a bit when you empty them but there's no reason not to use a 
public loo.  Why not just tip it down the manhole covering the outlet from 
your house loo?

> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> up a black bag and let the sun heat it.
Great on a sunny day.

> If they don't work well here what is the best alternative?
Boil a kettle and put some hot water in it first.

rgds

Andy R

Many thanks....

Do you know of any instructions online on how to make an earth closet?


Thanks - Adam




Andy R wrote:
> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>> Folks,
>>
>>
>> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
>> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
>> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>>
>>
>> But here's the thing:
>>
>> We are going to fence off half of the (large) garden and camp in it for 
>> the duration of the summer hols, approx 6 weeks.
>> We have an outside tap for water but no loo or a shower. My questions 
>> concerns these:
>>
>> What is the best chemical toilet? Pref one with fairly large capacity so I 
>> don't have to empty it every day.
> Consider an earth closet.  Simple to construct, odour free, cost free and it 
> makes good compost.
> 
>> Is it OK to empty these in a public toilet or must you use a special 
>> disposal point?
> They stink a bit when you empty them but there's no reason not to use a 
> public loo.  Why not just tip it down the manhole covering the outlet from 
> your house loo?
> 
>> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
>> up a black bag and let the sun heat it.
> Great on a sunny day.
> 
>> If they don't work well here what is the best alternative?
> Boil a kettle and put some hot water in it first.
> 
> rgds
> 
> Andy R 
> 
>

"Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> Folks,
>
>
> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>
> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here what 
> is the best alternative?

Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.

When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live at 
work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money doesn't 
buy you happiness.

R D S said...
> 
> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> > Folks,
> >
> >
> > Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> > but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> > in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
> >
> > Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> > up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here what 
> > is the best alternative?
> 
> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.

Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will 
allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities, 
including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the 
elements, as well.
 
> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live at 
> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money doesn't 
> buy you happiness. 
> 
It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.

-- 
Fran
To email me see 'from' in headers; use your net know-how to find the 
domain, and put my real name in front thereof.

"Fran"  wrote in message 
news:MPG.20edabc78329ef9f98d27f@news.individual.net...
>R D S said...
>>
>> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message
>> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>> > Folks,
>> >
>> >
>> > Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option
>> > but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the 
>> > beach
>> > in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>> >
>> > Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just 
>> > fill
>> > up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here 
>> > what
>> > is the best alternative?
>>
>> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.
>
> Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will
> allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities,
> including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the
> elements, as well.
>
>> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live 
>> at
>> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money 
>> doesn't
>> buy you happiness.
>>
> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.
>
Indeed, it fends off unhappiness!

In my experience its bloody difficult to be happy when you are skint.
Especially when you have dependents to worry about.

I wish I was born rich :-)

Adam


R D S wrote:
> "Fran"  wrote in message 
> news:MPG.20edabc78329ef9f98d27f@news.individual.net...
>> R D S said...
>>> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message
>>> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>>>> Folks,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option
>>>> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the 
>>>> beach
>>>> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>>>>
>>>> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just 
>>>> fill
>>>> up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here 
>>>> what
>>>> is the best alternative?
>>> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.
>> Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will
>> allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities,
>> including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the
>> elements, as well.
>>
>>> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live 
>>> at
>>> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money 
>>> doesn't
>>> buy you happiness.
>>>
>> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.
>>
> Indeed, it fends off unhappiness! 
> 
>

<snip

.. But remember though, money doesn't
>> buy you happiness.
>>
> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.

snip>

It also helps you to be miserable in comfort.

Richard

On Jun 28, 10:20 am, Adam Lipscombe  wrote:
> Many thanks....
>
> Do you know of any instructions online on how to make an earth closet?
>

Google's full of 'em.

MBQ

"Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> Folks,
>
>
> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>
>
> But here's the thing:
>
> We are going to fence off half of the (large) garden and camp in it for 
> the duration of the summer hols, approx 6 weeks.
> We have an outside tap for water but no loo or a shower. My questions 
> concerns these:
>
> What is the best chemical toilet? Pref one with fairly large capacity so I 
> don't have to empty it every day.
Consider an earth closet.  Simple to construct, odour free, cost free and it 
makes good compost.

> Is it OK to empty these in a public toilet or must you use a special 
> disposal point?
They stink a bit when you empty them but there's no reason not to use a 
public loo.  Why not just tip it down the manhole covering the outlet from 
your house loo?

> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> up a black bag and let the sun heat it.
Great on a sunny day.

> If they don't work well here what is the best alternative?
Boil a kettle and put some hot water in it first.

rgds

Andy R

Many thanks....

Do you know of any instructions online on how to make an earth closet?


Thanks - Adam




Andy R wrote:
> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>> Folks,
>>
>>
>> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
>> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
>> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>>
>>
>> But here's the thing:
>>
>> We are going to fence off half of the (large) garden and camp in it for 
>> the duration of the summer hols, approx 6 weeks.
>> We have an outside tap for water but no loo or a shower. My questions 
>> concerns these:
>>
>> What is the best chemical toilet? Pref one with fairly large capacity so I 
>> don't have to empty it every day.
> Consider an earth closet.  Simple to construct, odour free, cost free and it 
> makes good compost.
> 
>> Is it OK to empty these in a public toilet or must you use a special 
>> disposal point?
> They stink a bit when you empty them but there's no reason not to use a 
> public loo.  Why not just tip it down the manhole covering the outlet from 
> your house loo?
> 
>> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
>> up a black bag and let the sun heat it.
> Great on a sunny day.
> 
>> If they don't work well here what is the best alternative?
> Boil a kettle and put some hot water in it first.
> 
> rgds
> 
> Andy R 
> 
>

"Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> Folks,
>
>
> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>
> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here what 
> is the best alternative?

Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.

When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live at 
work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money doesn't 
buy you happiness.

R D S said...
> 
> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> > Folks,
> >
> >
> > Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> > but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> > in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
> >
> > Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> > up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here what 
> > is the best alternative?
> 
> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.

Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will 
allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities, 
including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the 
elements, as well.
 
> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live at 
> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money doesn't 
> buy you happiness. 
> 
It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.

-- 
Fran
To email me see 'from' in headers; use your net know-how to find the 
domain, and put my real name in front thereof.

"Fran"  wrote in message 
news:MPG.20edabc78329ef9f98d27f@news.individual.net...
>R D S said...
>>
>> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message
>> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>> > Folks,
>> >
>> >
>> > Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option
>> > but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the 
>> > beach
>> > in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>> >
>> > Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just 
>> > fill
>> > up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here 
>> > what
>> > is the best alternative?
>>
>> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.
>
> Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will
> allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities,
> including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the
> elements, as well.
>
>> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live 
>> at
>> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money 
>> doesn't
>> buy you happiness.
>>
> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.
>
Indeed, it fends off unhappiness!

In my experience its bloody difficult to be happy when you are skint.
Especially when you have dependents to worry about.

I wish I was born rich :-)

Adam


R D S wrote:
> "Fran"  wrote in message 
> news:MPG.20edabc78329ef9f98d27f@news.individual.net...
>> R D S said...
>>> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message
>>> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>>>> Folks,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option
>>>> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the 
>>>> beach
>>>> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>>>>
>>>> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just 
>>>> fill
>>>> up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here 
>>>> what
>>>> is the best alternative?
>>> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.
>> Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will
>> allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities,
>> including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the
>> elements, as well.
>>
>>> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live 
>>> at
>>> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money 
>>> doesn't
>>> buy you happiness.
>>>
>> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.
>>
> Indeed, it fends off unhappiness! 
> 
>

<snip

.. But remember though, money doesn't
>> buy you happiness.
>>
> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.

snip>

It also helps you to be miserable in comfort.

Richard

On Jun 28, 10:20 am, Adam Lipscombe  wrote:
> Many thanks....
>
> Do you know of any instructions online on how to make an earth closet?
>

Google's full of 'em.

MBQ

"Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> Folks,
>
>
> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>
>
> But here's the thing:
>
> We are going to fence off half of the (large) garden and camp in it for 
> the duration of the summer hols, approx 6 weeks.
> We have an outside tap for water but no loo or a shower. My questions 
> concerns these:
>
> What is the best chemical toilet? Pref one with fairly large capacity so I 
> don't have to empty it every day.
Consider an earth closet.  Simple to construct, odour free, cost free and it 
makes good compost.

> Is it OK to empty these in a public toilet or must you use a special 
> disposal point?
They stink a bit when you empty them but there's no reason not to use a 
public loo.  Why not just tip it down the manhole covering the outlet from 
your house loo?

> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> up a black bag and let the sun heat it.
Great on a sunny day.

> If they don't work well here what is the best alternative?
Boil a kettle and put some hot water in it first.

rgds

Andy R

Many thanks....

Do you know of any instructions online on how to make an earth closet?


Thanks - Adam




Andy R wrote:
> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>> Folks,
>>
>>
>> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
>> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
>> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>>
>>
>> But here's the thing:
>>
>> We are going to fence off half of the (large) garden and camp in it for 
>> the duration of the summer hols, approx 6 weeks.
>> We have an outside tap for water but no loo or a shower. My questions 
>> concerns these:
>>
>> What is the best chemical toilet? Pref one with fairly large capacity so I 
>> don't have to empty it every day.
> Consider an earth closet.  Simple to construct, odour free, cost free and it 
> makes good compost.
> 
>> Is it OK to empty these in a public toilet or must you use a special 
>> disposal point?
> They stink a bit when you empty them but there's no reason not to use a 
> public loo.  Why not just tip it down the manhole covering the outlet from 
> your house loo?
> 
>> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
>> up a black bag and let the sun heat it.
> Great on a sunny day.
> 
>> If they don't work well here what is the best alternative?
> Boil a kettle and put some hot water in it first.
> 
> rgds
> 
> Andy R 
> 
>

"Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> Folks,
>
>
> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>
> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here what 
> is the best alternative?

Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.

When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live at 
work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money doesn't 
buy you happiness.

R D S said...
> 
> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> > Folks,
> >
> >
> > Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> > but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> > in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
> >
> > Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> > up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here what 
> > is the best alternative?
> 
> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.

Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will 
allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities, 
including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the 
elements, as well.
 
> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live at 
> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money doesn't 
> buy you happiness. 
> 
It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.

-- 
Fran
To email me see 'from' in headers; use your net know-how to find the 
domain, and put my real name in front thereof.

"Fran"  wrote in message 
news:MPG.20edabc78329ef9f98d27f@news.individual.net...
>R D S said...
>>
>> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message
>> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>> > Folks,
>> >
>> >
>> > Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option
>> > but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the 
>> > beach
>> > in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>> >
>> > Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just 
>> > fill
>> > up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here 
>> > what
>> > is the best alternative?
>>
>> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.
>
> Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will
> allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities,
> including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the
> elements, as well.
>
>> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live 
>> at
>> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money 
>> doesn't
>> buy you happiness.
>>
> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.
>
Indeed, it fends off unhappiness!

In my experience its bloody difficult to be happy when you are skint.
Especially when you have dependents to worry about.

I wish I was born rich :-)

Adam


R D S wrote:
> "Fran"  wrote in message 
> news:MPG.20edabc78329ef9f98d27f@news.individual.net...
>> R D S said...
>>> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message
>>> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>>>> Folks,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option
>>>> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the 
>>>> beach
>>>> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>>>>
>>>> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just 
>>>> fill
>>>> up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here 
>>>> what
>>>> is the best alternative?
>>> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.
>> Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will
>> allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities,
>> including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the
>> elements, as well.
>>
>>> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live 
>>> at
>>> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money 
>>> doesn't
>>> buy you happiness.
>>>
>> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.
>>
> Indeed, it fends off unhappiness! 
> 
>

<snip

.. But remember though, money doesn't
>> buy you happiness.
>>
> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.

snip>

It also helps you to be miserable in comfort.

Richard

On Jun 28, 10:20 am, Adam Lipscombe  wrote:
> Many thanks....
>
> Do you know of any instructions online on how to make an earth closet?
>

Google's full of 'em.

MBQ

"Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> Folks,
>
>
> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>
>
> But here's the thing:
>
> We are going to fence off half of the (large) garden and camp in it for 
> the duration of the summer hols, approx 6 weeks.
> We have an outside tap for water but no loo or a shower. My questions 
> concerns these:
>
> What is the best chemical toilet? Pref one with fairly large capacity so I 
> don't have to empty it every day.
Consider an earth closet.  Simple to construct, odour free, cost free and it 
makes good compost.

> Is it OK to empty these in a public toilet or must you use a special 
> disposal point?
They stink a bit when you empty them but there's no reason not to use a 
public loo.  Why not just tip it down the manhole covering the outlet from 
your house loo?

> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> up a black bag and let the sun heat it.
Great on a sunny day.

> If they don't work well here what is the best alternative?
Boil a kettle and put some hot water in it first.

rgds

Andy R

Many thanks....

Do you know of any instructions online on how to make an earth closet?


Thanks - Adam




Andy R wrote:
> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>> Folks,
>>
>>
>> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
>> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
>> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>>
>>
>> But here's the thing:
>>
>> We are going to fence off half of the (large) garden and camp in it for 
>> the duration of the summer hols, approx 6 weeks.
>> We have an outside tap for water but no loo or a shower. My questions 
>> concerns these:
>>
>> What is the best chemical toilet? Pref one with fairly large capacity so I 
>> don't have to empty it every day.
> Consider an earth closet.  Simple to construct, odour free, cost free and it 
> makes good compost.
> 
>> Is it OK to empty these in a public toilet or must you use a special 
>> disposal point?
> They stink a bit when you empty them but there's no reason not to use a 
> public loo.  Why not just tip it down the manhole covering the outlet from 
> your house loo?
> 
>> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
>> up a black bag and let the sun heat it.
> Great on a sunny day.
> 
>> If they don't work well here what is the best alternative?
> Boil a kettle and put some hot water in it first.
> 
> rgds
> 
> Andy R 
> 
>

"Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> Folks,
>
>
> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>
> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here what 
> is the best alternative?

Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.

When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live at 
work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money doesn't 
buy you happiness.

R D S said...
> 
> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> > Folks,
> >
> >
> > Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> > but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> > in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
> >
> > Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> > up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here what 
> > is the best alternative?
> 
> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.

Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will 
allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities, 
including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the 
elements, as well.
 
> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live at 
> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money doesn't 
> buy you happiness. 
> 
It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.

-- 
Fran
To email me see 'from' in headers; use your net know-how to find the 
domain, and put my real name in front thereof.

"Fran"  wrote in message 
news:MPG.20edabc78329ef9f98d27f@news.individual.net...
>R D S said...
>>
>> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message
>> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>> > Folks,
>> >
>> >
>> > Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option
>> > but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the 
>> > beach
>> > in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>> >
>> > Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just 
>> > fill
>> > up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here 
>> > what
>> > is the best alternative?
>>
>> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.
>
> Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will
> allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities,
> including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the
> elements, as well.
>
>> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live 
>> at
>> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money 
>> doesn't
>> buy you happiness.
>>
> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.
>
Indeed, it fends off unhappiness!

In my experience its bloody difficult to be happy when you are skint.
Especially when you have dependents to worry about.

I wish I was born rich :-)

Adam


R D S wrote:
> "Fran"  wrote in message 
> news:MPG.20edabc78329ef9f98d27f@news.individual.net...
>> R D S said...
>>> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message
>>> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>>>> Folks,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option
>>>> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the 
>>>> beach
>>>> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>>>>
>>>> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just 
>>>> fill
>>>> up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here 
>>>> what
>>>> is the best alternative?
>>> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.
>> Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will
>> allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities,
>> including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the
>> elements, as well.
>>
>>> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live 
>>> at
>>> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money 
>>> doesn't
>>> buy you happiness.
>>>
>> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.
>>
> Indeed, it fends off unhappiness! 
> 
>

<snip

.. But remember though, money doesn't
>> buy you happiness.
>>
> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.

snip>

It also helps you to be miserable in comfort.

Richard

On Jun 28, 10:20 am, Adam Lipscombe  wrote:
> Many thanks....
>
> Do you know of any instructions online on how to make an earth closet?
>

Google's full of 'em.

MBQ

"Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> Folks,
>
>
> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>
>
> But here's the thing:
>
> We are going to fence off half of the (large) garden and camp in it for 
> the duration of the summer hols, approx 6 weeks.
> We have an outside tap for water but no loo or a shower. My questions 
> concerns these:
>
> What is the best chemical toilet? Pref one with fairly large capacity so I 
> don't have to empty it every day.
Consider an earth closet.  Simple to construct, odour free, cost free and it 
makes good compost.

> Is it OK to empty these in a public toilet or must you use a special 
> disposal point?
They stink a bit when you empty them but there's no reason not to use a 
public loo.  Why not just tip it down the manhole covering the outlet from 
your house loo?

> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> up a black bag and let the sun heat it.
Great on a sunny day.

> If they don't work well here what is the best alternative?
Boil a kettle and put some hot water in it first.

rgds

Andy R

Many thanks....

Do you know of any instructions online on how to make an earth closet?


Thanks - Adam




Andy R wrote:
> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>> Folks,
>>
>>
>> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
>> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
>> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>>
>>
>> But here's the thing:
>>
>> We are going to fence off half of the (large) garden and camp in it for 
>> the duration of the summer hols, approx 6 weeks.
>> We have an outside tap for water but no loo or a shower. My questions 
>> concerns these:
>>
>> What is the best chemical toilet? Pref one with fairly large capacity so I 
>> don't have to empty it every day.
> Consider an earth closet.  Simple to construct, odour free, cost free and it 
> makes good compost.
> 
>> Is it OK to empty these in a public toilet or must you use a special 
>> disposal point?
> They stink a bit when you empty them but there's no reason not to use a 
> public loo.  Why not just tip it down the manhole covering the outlet from 
> your house loo?
> 
>> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
>> up a black bag and let the sun heat it.
> Great on a sunny day.
> 
>> If they don't work well here what is the best alternative?
> Boil a kettle and put some hot water in it first.
> 
> rgds
> 
> Andy R 
> 
>

"Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> Folks,
>
>
> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>
> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here what 
> is the best alternative?

Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.

When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live at 
work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money doesn't 
buy you happiness.

R D S said...
> 
> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> > Folks,
> >
> >
> > Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> > but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> > in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
> >
> > Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> > up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here what 
> > is the best alternative?
> 
> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.

Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will 
allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities, 
including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the 
elements, as well.
 
> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live at 
> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money doesn't 
> buy you happiness. 
> 
It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.

-- 
Fran
To email me see 'from' in headers; use your net know-how to find the 
domain, and put my real name in front thereof.

"Fran"  wrote in message 
news:MPG.20edabc78329ef9f98d27f@news.individual.net...
>R D S said...
>>
>> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message
>> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>> > Folks,
>> >
>> >
>> > Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option
>> > but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the 
>> > beach
>> > in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>> >
>> > Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just 
>> > fill
>> > up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here 
>> > what
>> > is the best alternative?
>>
>> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.
>
> Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will
> allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities,
> including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the
> elements, as well.
>
>> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live 
>> at
>> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money 
>> doesn't
>> buy you happiness.
>>
> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.
>
Indeed, it fends off unhappiness!

In my experience its bloody difficult to be happy when you are skint.
Especially when you have dependents to worry about.

I wish I was born rich :-)

Adam


R D S wrote:
> "Fran"  wrote in message 
> news:MPG.20edabc78329ef9f98d27f@news.individual.net...
>> R D S said...
>>> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message
>>> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>>>> Folks,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option
>>>> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the 
>>>> beach
>>>> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>>>>
>>>> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just 
>>>> fill
>>>> up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here 
>>>> what
>>>> is the best alternative?
>>> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.
>> Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will
>> allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities,
>> including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the
>> elements, as well.
>>
>>> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live 
>>> at
>>> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money 
>>> doesn't
>>> buy you happiness.
>>>
>> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.
>>
> Indeed, it fends off unhappiness! 
> 
>

<snip

.. But remember though, money doesn't
>> buy you happiness.
>>
> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.

snip>

It also helps you to be miserable in comfort.

Richard

On Jun 28, 10:20 am, Adam Lipscombe  wrote:
> Many thanks....
>
> Do you know of any instructions online on how to make an earth closet?
>

Google's full of 'em.

MBQ

"Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> Folks,
>
>
> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>
>
> But here's the thing:
>
> We are going to fence off half of the (large) garden and camp in it for 
> the duration of the summer hols, approx 6 weeks.
> We have an outside tap for water but no loo or a shower. My questions 
> concerns these:
>
> What is the best chemical toilet? Pref one with fairly large capacity so I 
> don't have to empty it every day.
Consider an earth closet.  Simple to construct, odour free, cost free and it 
makes good compost.

> Is it OK to empty these in a public toilet or must you use a special 
> disposal point?
They stink a bit when you empty them but there's no reason not to use a 
public loo.  Why not just tip it down the manhole covering the outlet from 
your house loo?

> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> up a black bag and let the sun heat it.
Great on a sunny day.

> If they don't work well here what is the best alternative?
Boil a kettle and put some hot water in it first.

rgds

Andy R

Many thanks....

Do you know of any instructions online on how to make an earth closet?


Thanks - Adam




Andy R wrote:
> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>> Folks,
>>
>>
>> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
>> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
>> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>>
>>
>> But here's the thing:
>>
>> We are going to fence off half of the (large) garden and camp in it for 
>> the duration of the summer hols, approx 6 weeks.
>> We have an outside tap for water but no loo or a shower. My questions 
>> concerns these:
>>
>> What is the best chemical toilet? Pref one with fairly large capacity so I 
>> don't have to empty it every day.
> Consider an earth closet.  Simple to construct, odour free, cost free and it 
> makes good compost.
> 
>> Is it OK to empty these in a public toilet or must you use a special 
>> disposal point?
> They stink a bit when you empty them but there's no reason not to use a 
> public loo.  Why not just tip it down the manhole covering the outlet from 
> your house loo?
> 
>> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
>> up a black bag and let the sun heat it.
> Great on a sunny day.
> 
>> If they don't work well here what is the best alternative?
> Boil a kettle and put some hot water in it first.
> 
> rgds
> 
> Andy R 
> 
>

"Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> Folks,
>
>
> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>
> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here what 
> is the best alternative?

Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.

When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live at 
work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money doesn't 
buy you happiness.

R D S said...
> 
> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> > Folks,
> >
> >
> > Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> > but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> > in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
> >
> > Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> > up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here what 
> > is the best alternative?
> 
> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.

Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will 
allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities, 
including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the 
elements, as well.
 
> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live at 
> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money doesn't 
> buy you happiness. 
> 
It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.

-- 
Fran
To email me see 'from' in headers; use your net know-how to find the 
domain, and put my real name in front thereof.

"Fran"  wrote in message 
news:MPG.20edabc78329ef9f98d27f@news.individual.net...
>R D S said...
>>
>> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message
>> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>> > Folks,
>> >
>> >
>> > Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option
>> > but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the 
>> > beach
>> > in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>> >
>> > Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just 
>> > fill
>> > up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here 
>> > what
>> > is the best alternative?
>>
>> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.
>
> Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will
> allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities,
> including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the
> elements, as well.
>
>> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live 
>> at
>> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money 
>> doesn't
>> buy you happiness.
>>
> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.
>
Indeed, it fends off unhappiness!

In my experience its bloody difficult to be happy when you are skint.
Especially when you have dependents to worry about.

I wish I was born rich :-)

Adam


R D S wrote:
> "Fran"  wrote in message 
> news:MPG.20edabc78329ef9f98d27f@news.individual.net...
>> R D S said...
>>> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message
>>> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>>>> Folks,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option
>>>> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the 
>>>> beach
>>>> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>>>>
>>>> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just 
>>>> fill
>>>> up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here 
>>>> what
>>>> is the best alternative?
>>> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.
>> Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will
>> allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities,
>> including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the
>> elements, as well.
>>
>>> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live 
>>> at
>>> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money 
>>> doesn't
>>> buy you happiness.
>>>
>> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.
>>
> Indeed, it fends off unhappiness! 
> 
>

<snip

.. But remember though, money doesn't
>> buy you happiness.
>>
> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.

snip>

It also helps you to be miserable in comfort.

Richard

On Jun 28, 10:20 am, Adam Lipscombe  wrote:
> Many thanks....
>
> Do you know of any instructions online on how to make an earth closet?
>

Google's full of 'em.

MBQ

"Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> Folks,
>
>
> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>
>
> But here's the thing:
>
> We are going to fence off half of the (large) garden and camp in it for 
> the duration of the summer hols, approx 6 weeks.
> We have an outside tap for water but no loo or a shower. My questions 
> concerns these:
>
> What is the best chemical toilet? Pref one with fairly large capacity so I 
> don't have to empty it every day.
Consider an earth closet.  Simple to construct, odour free, cost free and it 
makes good compost.

> Is it OK to empty these in a public toilet or must you use a special 
> disposal point?
They stink a bit when you empty them but there's no reason not to use a 
public loo.  Why not just tip it down the manhole covering the outlet from 
your house loo?

> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> up a black bag and let the sun heat it.
Great on a sunny day.

> If they don't work well here what is the best alternative?
Boil a kettle and put some hot water in it first.

rgds

Andy R

Many thanks....

Do you know of any instructions online on how to make an earth closet?


Thanks - Adam




Andy R wrote:
> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>> Folks,
>>
>>
>> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
>> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
>> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>>
>>
>> But here's the thing:
>>
>> We are going to fence off half of the (large) garden and camp in it for 
>> the duration of the summer hols, approx 6 weeks.
>> We have an outside tap for water but no loo or a shower. My questions 
>> concerns these:
>>
>> What is the best chemical toilet? Pref one with fairly large capacity so I 
>> don't have to empty it every day.
> Consider an earth closet.  Simple to construct, odour free, cost free and it 
> makes good compost.
> 
>> Is it OK to empty these in a public toilet or must you use a special 
>> disposal point?
> They stink a bit when you empty them but there's no reason not to use a 
> public loo.  Why not just tip it down the manhole covering the outlet from 
> your house loo?
> 
>> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
>> up a black bag and let the sun heat it.
> Great on a sunny day.
> 
>> If they don't work well here what is the best alternative?
> Boil a kettle and put some hot water in it first.
> 
> rgds
> 
> Andy R 
> 
>

"Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> Folks,
>
>
> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>
> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here what 
> is the best alternative?

Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.

When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live at 
work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money doesn't 
buy you happiness.

R D S said...
> 
> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> > Folks,
> >
> >
> > Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> > but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> > in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
> >
> > Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> > up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here what 
> > is the best alternative?
> 
> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.

Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will 
allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities, 
including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the 
elements, as well.
 
> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live at 
> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money doesn't 
> buy you happiness. 
> 
It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.

-- 
Fran
To email me see 'from' in headers; use your net know-how to find the 
domain, and put my real name in front thereof.

"Fran"  wrote in message 
news:MPG.20edabc78329ef9f98d27f@news.individual.net...
>R D S said...
>>
>> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message
>> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>> > Folks,
>> >
>> >
>> > Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option
>> > but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the 
>> > beach
>> > in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>> >
>> > Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just 
>> > fill
>> > up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here 
>> > what
>> > is the best alternative?
>>
>> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.
>
> Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will
> allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities,
> including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the
> elements, as well.
>
>> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live 
>> at
>> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money 
>> doesn't
>> buy you happiness.
>>
> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.
>
Indeed, it fends off unhappiness!

In my experience its bloody difficult to be happy when you are skint.
Especially when you have dependents to worry about.

I wish I was born rich :-)

Adam


R D S wrote:
> "Fran"  wrote in message 
> news:MPG.20edabc78329ef9f98d27f@news.individual.net...
>> R D S said...
>>> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message
>>> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>>>> Folks,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option
>>>> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the 
>>>> beach
>>>> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>>>>
>>>> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just 
>>>> fill
>>>> up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here 
>>>> what
>>>> is the best alternative?
>>> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.
>> Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will
>> allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities,
>> including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the
>> elements, as well.
>>
>>> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live 
>>> at
>>> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money 
>>> doesn't
>>> buy you happiness.
>>>
>> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.
>>
> Indeed, it fends off unhappiness! 
> 
>

<snip

.. But remember though, money doesn't
>> buy you happiness.
>>
> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.

snip>

It also helps you to be miserable in comfort.

Richard

On Jun 28, 10:20 am, Adam Lipscombe  wrote:
> Many thanks....
>
> Do you know of any instructions online on how to make an earth closet?
>

Google's full of 'em.

MBQ

"Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> Folks,
>
>
> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>
>
> But here's the thing:
>
> We are going to fence off half of the (large) garden and camp in it for 
> the duration of the summer hols, approx 6 weeks.
> We have an outside tap for water but no loo or a shower. My questions 
> concerns these:
>
> What is the best chemical toilet? Pref one with fairly large capacity so I 
> don't have to empty it every day.
Consider an earth closet.  Simple to construct, odour free, cost free and it 
makes good compost.

> Is it OK to empty these in a public toilet or must you use a special 
> disposal point?
They stink a bit when you empty them but there's no reason not to use a 
public loo.  Why not just tip it down the manhole covering the outlet from 
your house loo?

> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> up a black bag and let the sun heat it.
Great on a sunny day.

> If they don't work well here what is the best alternative?
Boil a kettle and put some hot water in it first.

rgds

Andy R

Many thanks....

Do you know of any instructions online on how to make an earth closet?


Thanks - Adam




Andy R wrote:
> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>> Folks,
>>
>>
>> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
>> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
>> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>>
>>
>> But here's the thing:
>>
>> We are going to fence off half of the (large) garden and camp in it for 
>> the duration of the summer hols, approx 6 weeks.
>> We have an outside tap for water but no loo or a shower. My questions 
>> concerns these:
>>
>> What is the best chemical toilet? Pref one with fairly large capacity so I 
>> don't have to empty it every day.
> Consider an earth closet.  Simple to construct, odour free, cost free and it 
> makes good compost.
> 
>> Is it OK to empty these in a public toilet or must you use a special 
>> disposal point?
> They stink a bit when you empty them but there's no reason not to use a 
> public loo.  Why not just tip it down the manhole covering the outlet from 
> your house loo?
> 
>> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
>> up a black bag and let the sun heat it.
> Great on a sunny day.
> 
>> If they don't work well here what is the best alternative?
> Boil a kettle and put some hot water in it first.
> 
> rgds
> 
> Andy R 
> 
>

"Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> Folks,
>
>
> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>
> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here what 
> is the best alternative?

Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.

When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live at 
work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money doesn't 
buy you happiness.

R D S said...
> 
> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> > Folks,
> >
> >
> > Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> > but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> > in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
> >
> > Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> > up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here what 
> > is the best alternative?
> 
> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.

Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will 
allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities, 
including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the 
elements, as well.
 
> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live at 
> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money doesn't 
> buy you happiness. 
> 
It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.

-- 
Fran
To email me see 'from' in headers; use your net know-how to find the 
domain, and put my real name in front thereof.

"Fran"  wrote in message 
news:MPG.20edabc78329ef9f98d27f@news.individual.net...
>R D S said...
>>
>> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message
>> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>> > Folks,
>> >
>> >
>> > Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option
>> > but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the 
>> > beach
>> > in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>> >
>> > Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just 
>> > fill
>> > up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here 
>> > what
>> > is the best alternative?
>>
>> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.
>
> Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will
> allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities,
> including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the
> elements, as well.
>
>> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live 
>> at
>> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money 
>> doesn't
>> buy you happiness.
>>
> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.
>
Indeed, it fends off unhappiness!

In my experience its bloody difficult to be happy when you are skint.
Especially when you have dependents to worry about.

I wish I was born rich :-)

Adam


R D S wrote:
> "Fran"  wrote in message 
> news:MPG.20edabc78329ef9f98d27f@news.individual.net...
>> R D S said...
>>> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message
>>> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>>>> Folks,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option
>>>> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the 
>>>> beach
>>>> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>>>>
>>>> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just 
>>>> fill
>>>> up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here 
>>>> what
>>>> is the best alternative?
>>> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.
>> Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will
>> allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities,
>> including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the
>> elements, as well.
>>
>>> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live 
>>> at
>>> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money 
>>> doesn't
>>> buy you happiness.
>>>
>> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.
>>
> Indeed, it fends off unhappiness! 
> 
>

<snip

.. But remember though, money doesn't
>> buy you happiness.
>>
> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.

snip>

It also helps you to be miserable in comfort.

Richard

On Jun 28, 10:20 am, Adam Lipscombe  wrote:
> Many thanks....
>
> Do you know of any instructions online on how to make an earth closet?
>

Google's full of 'em.

MBQ

"Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> Folks,
>
>
> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>
>
> But here's the thing:
>
> We are going to fence off half of the (large) garden and camp in it for 
> the duration of the summer hols, approx 6 weeks.
> We have an outside tap for water but no loo or a shower. My questions 
> concerns these:
>
> What is the best chemical toilet? Pref one with fairly large capacity so I 
> don't have to empty it every day.
Consider an earth closet.  Simple to construct, odour free, cost free and it 
makes good compost.

> Is it OK to empty these in a public toilet or must you use a special 
> disposal point?
They stink a bit when you empty them but there's no reason not to use a 
public loo.  Why not just tip it down the manhole covering the outlet from 
your house loo?

> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> up a black bag and let the sun heat it.
Great on a sunny day.

> If they don't work well here what is the best alternative?
Boil a kettle and put some hot water in it first.

rgds

Andy R

Many thanks....

Do you know of any instructions online on how to make an earth closet?


Thanks - Adam




Andy R wrote:
> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>> Folks,
>>
>>
>> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
>> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
>> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>>
>>
>> But here's the thing:
>>
>> We are going to fence off half of the (large) garden and camp in it for 
>> the duration of the summer hols, approx 6 weeks.
>> We have an outside tap for water but no loo or a shower. My questions 
>> concerns these:
>>
>> What is the best chemical toilet? Pref one with fairly large capacity so I 
>> don't have to empty it every day.
> Consider an earth closet.  Simple to construct, odour free, cost free and it 
> makes good compost.
> 
>> Is it OK to empty these in a public toilet or must you use a special 
>> disposal point?
> They stink a bit when you empty them but there's no reason not to use a 
> public loo.  Why not just tip it down the manhole covering the outlet from 
> your house loo?
> 
>> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
>> up a black bag and let the sun heat it.
> Great on a sunny day.
> 
>> If they don't work well here what is the best alternative?
> Boil a kettle and put some hot water in it first.
> 
> rgds
> 
> Andy R 
> 
>

"Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> Folks,
>
>
> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>
> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here what 
> is the best alternative?

Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.

When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live at 
work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money doesn't 
buy you happiness.

R D S said...
> 
> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> > Folks,
> >
> >
> > Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> > but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> > in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
> >
> > Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> > up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here what 
> > is the best alternative?
> 
> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.

Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will 
allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities, 
including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the 
elements, as well.
 
> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live at 
> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money doesn't 
> buy you happiness. 
> 
It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.

-- 
Fran
To email me see 'from' in headers; use your net know-how to find the 
domain, and put my real name in front thereof.

"Fran"  wrote in message 
news:MPG.20edabc78329ef9f98d27f@news.individual.net...
>R D S said...
>>
>> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message
>> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>> > Folks,
>> >
>> >
>> > Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option
>> > but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the 
>> > beach
>> > in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>> >
>> > Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just 
>> > fill
>> > up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here 
>> > what
>> > is the best alternative?
>>
>> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.
>
> Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will
> allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities,
> including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the
> elements, as well.
>
>> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live 
>> at
>> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money 
>> doesn't
>> buy you happiness.
>>
> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.
>
Indeed, it fends off unhappiness!

In my experience its bloody difficult to be happy when you are skint.
Especially when you have dependents to worry about.

I wish I was born rich :-)

Adam


R D S wrote:
> "Fran"  wrote in message 
> news:MPG.20edabc78329ef9f98d27f@news.individual.net...
>> R D S said...
>>> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message
>>> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>>>> Folks,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option
>>>> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the 
>>>> beach
>>>> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>>>>
>>>> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just 
>>>> fill
>>>> up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here 
>>>> what
>>>> is the best alternative?
>>> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.
>> Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will
>> allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities,
>> including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the
>> elements, as well.
>>
>>> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live 
>>> at
>>> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money 
>>> doesn't
>>> buy you happiness.
>>>
>> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.
>>
> Indeed, it fends off unhappiness! 
> 
>

<snip

.. But remember though, money doesn't
>> buy you happiness.
>>
> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.

snip>

It also helps you to be miserable in comfort.

Richard

On Jun 28, 10:20 am, Adam Lipscombe  wrote:
> Many thanks....
>
> Do you know of any instructions online on how to make an earth closet?
>

Google's full of 'em.

MBQ

"Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> Folks,
>
>
> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>
>
> But here's the thing:
>
> We are going to fence off half of the (large) garden and camp in it for 
> the duration of the summer hols, approx 6 weeks.
> We have an outside tap for water but no loo or a shower. My questions 
> concerns these:
>
> What is the best chemical toilet? Pref one with fairly large capacity so I 
> don't have to empty it every day.
Consider an earth closet.  Simple to construct, odour free, cost free and it 
makes good compost.

> Is it OK to empty these in a public toilet or must you use a special 
> disposal point?
They stink a bit when you empty them but there's no reason not to use a 
public loo.  Why not just tip it down the manhole covering the outlet from 
your house loo?

> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> up a black bag and let the sun heat it.
Great on a sunny day.

> If they don't work well here what is the best alternative?
Boil a kettle and put some hot water in it first.

rgds

Andy R

Many thanks....

Do you know of any instructions online on how to make an earth closet?


Thanks - Adam




Andy R wrote:
> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>> Folks,
>>
>>
>> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
>> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
>> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>>
>>
>> But here's the thing:
>>
>> We are going to fence off half of the (large) garden and camp in it for 
>> the duration of the summer hols, approx 6 weeks.
>> We have an outside tap for water but no loo or a shower. My questions 
>> concerns these:
>>
>> What is the best chemical toilet? Pref one with fairly large capacity so I 
>> don't have to empty it every day.
> Consider an earth closet.  Simple to construct, odour free, cost free and it 
> makes good compost.
> 
>> Is it OK to empty these in a public toilet or must you use a special 
>> disposal point?
> They stink a bit when you empty them but there's no reason not to use a 
> public loo.  Why not just tip it down the manhole covering the outlet from 
> your house loo?
> 
>> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
>> up a black bag and let the sun heat it.
> Great on a sunny day.
> 
>> If they don't work well here what is the best alternative?
> Boil a kettle and put some hot water in it first.
> 
> rgds
> 
> Andy R 
> 
>

"Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> Folks,
>
>
> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>
> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here what 
> is the best alternative?

Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.

When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live at 
work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money doesn't 
buy you happiness.

R D S said...
> 
> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message 
> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> > Folks,
> >
> >
> > Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option 
> > but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the beach 
> > in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
> >
> > Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just fill 
> > up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here what 
> > is the best alternative?
> 
> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.

Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will 
allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities, 
including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the 
elements, as well.
 
> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live at 
> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money doesn't 
> buy you happiness. 
> 
It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.

-- 
Fran
To email me see 'from' in headers; use your net know-how to find the 
domain, and put my real name in front thereof.

"Fran"  wrote in message 
news:MPG.20edabc78329ef9f98d27f@news.individual.net...
>R D S said...
>>
>> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message
>> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>> > Folks,
>> >
>> >
>> > Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option
>> > but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the 
>> > beach
>> > in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>> >
>> > Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just 
>> > fill
>> > up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here 
>> > what
>> > is the best alternative?
>>
>> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.
>
> Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will
> allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities,
> including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the
> elements, as well.
>
>> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live 
>> at
>> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money 
>> doesn't
>> buy you happiness.
>>
> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.
>
Indeed, it fends off unhappiness!

In my experience its bloody difficult to be happy when you are skint.
Especially when you have dependents to worry about.

I wish I was born rich :-)

Adam


R D S wrote:
> "Fran"  wrote in message 
> news:MPG.20edabc78329ef9f98d27f@news.individual.net...
>> R D S said...
>>> "Adam Lipscombe"  wrote in message
>>> news:1183011218.28227.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
>>>> Folks,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Well I have to admit it - we are completely skint and so have no option
>>>> but to let out our house for holiday lets this summer. Its near the 
>>>> beach
>>>> in Cornwall so that shouldn't be a problem.
>>>>
>>>> Do the solar showers work in the UK? I mean the type where you just 
>>>> fill
>>>> up a black bag and let the sun heat it. If they don't work well here 
>>>> what
>>>> is the best alternative?
>>> Join a gym, you should get away with paying about £20 per month.
>> Or go to the local leisure centre, which may even be cheaper.  Some will
>> allow runners (for example) to simply use the changing facilities,
>> including the showers.  It's somewhere warm to hide away from the
>> elements, as well.
>>
>>> When I was *very* skint a while ago I was ready to sell my house and live 
>>> at
>>> work, fortunately it never came to that. But remember though, money 
>>> doesn't
>>> buy you happiness.
>>>
>> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.
>>
> Indeed, it fends off unhappiness! 
> 
>

<snip

.. But remember though, money doesn't
>> buy you happiness.
>>
> It doesn't, but it does help to pay the bills.

snip>

It also helps you to be miserable in comfort.

Richard

On Jun 28, 10:20 am, Adam Lipscombe  wrote:
> Many thanks....
>
> Do you know of any instructions online on how to make an earth closet?
>

Google's full of 'em.

MBQ