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| Thor with his hammer, Norse god of storms The gods were definitely furious last night. A humdinger of a storm raged over Tod this morning. Crashing thunder and lightening strikes. I couldn't remember whether you could put the lights on, definitely not the computer. It has calmed down, the skies, dark now, opened up to a heavy fast rain, cleaning the air. The two earthquakes in Venezuela are so much worse. tectonic plates moving together brought down tall blocks of flats, towns reduced to a heap of rubble, people scrambling through the wreckage trying to find loved ones. A natural occurrence with a devastating effect. Other news, Swifts are loyal to place of nesting less loyal to partners. There has been a terrible decline of these birds since 1995 due to roofs being restored and contract builders tearing down old buildings. The new 'law' which states that every new house should have a 'swift brick' is a start, but of course not always followed. Going to a podcast I listen to yesterday, Novaro Media, the presenter was apologising for the room he was talking out of. Apparently, don't laugh, but the expensive computer ware they had installed in their new office, could not be used because of a temperature restriction, it could not go above 25 degrees. So think twice before investing in AI stocks, nature is stronger in tooth and claw, then the foolishness of investors who chase every pound ;( Sam our cleaner is coming this morning, but Andrew, very sweetly said to her that she need only work for a couple of hours in the rooms upstairs, but she will be paid for her whole time. Our kitchen is far too warm, and Lillie occupies the sitting room. |
I think the longed-for storms and rain by-passed Builth, as still very hot today and can't see signs of it having rained, and didn't hear any storm in the night. Your cleaner will be glad just to do part of the cleaning for the same money, although I imagine it is hotter upstairs as it is here?
ReplyDeleteDreadful news from Venezuela. I imagine the buildings are chucked up just anyhow. All the ones in NZ have to be earthquake-proof.
Learning about swifts and the loss of human made 'habitat' was interesting.
ReplyDeleteI learnt a bit about data centres and AI this week past, also interesting and I may post about it.
Oh yes, blogger Andrew thinks son Andrew did the right thing.
DeleteThere is a truth there about the loss of habitat for the birds. We have created these spaces in the past and that has increased the specific bird over time, Today we have to create spaces again for them. Wildlife corridors, bridges across busy roads for their survival Andrew.
DeleteNot all construction projects in Indonesia must be completely earthquake-proof just like in your country by the way. However, buildings are generally required to comply with earthquake-resistant design standards, especially in seismic zones. The goal is to minimize damage and protect lives during earthquakes, not to guarantee zero damage under all conditions
ReplyDeleteApparently Asep, from what I have heard on the news this morning from Venezuela, is that there hardly seems to be any help from the armed forces or police and people are digging out survivors with just shovels and bare hands. Rescue teams are flying in though.
DeleteOur heatwave is coming next week so I will have the A/C on all those days 90°F+ days. I don't keep it too cold - just enough to be comfortable.
ReplyDeleteA/C is a luxury in a country that has always experienced cold Ellen but we are just coming to the fact that it may be necessary
DeleteNice to give your cleaner a break!
ReplyDeleteSam has already started another job at 6 o clock in the morning at a local pub and she was talking that her next client that she would only clean their three bathrooms!!! yesterday. I told her that health came before money. She is an excellent person in her cleaning and her little business is thriving.
DeleteA good storm clears the air,
ReplyDeleteVenezuela is suffering after her two earthquakes. What a frightening time it must be for everyone.
On the news this morning they said 50,000 are still missing Janice the tragedy unfolds for the people.
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