What I want for Christmas
on Sheila and Roshan (Nepal), 18/Dec/2008 15:42, 34 days ago
… is some electricity! With talk about it in the papers ever since we got back, its finally happened, we have 63 hours a week load shedding starting tonight. The schedule (when power is off) for us is: Sunday             0430– 1030           1630– 2030Monday            0630– 1230           1700– 2100Tuesday            0830– 1430           1730– 2130Wednesday       1030– 1630           2130– 0130Thursday           2000– 2300 Yes, only 3 hours!Friday               0030– 0630           1600– 2000Saturday           0230– 0830           1615– 2015 In the last 3 years we haven't had load shedding with 6 hr off at a time, nor has it been so many hours per day at this time of year. Many businesses are really going to struggle with so few hours of power and I don't think the general population will be too happy so my guess is that there will be demonstrations soon. We'll manage but our laptop usage may be curtailed because even my nifty little Eee PC won't last 6 hours. I was thinking at least the electricity bill will be low next month but I fear our candle and torch battery bill will use up this saving and more. Not really a whinge, just a gentle sigh.CheersRoshan P.S. Had our annual pig out on sausage rolls, mince pies and rum punch at the British Embassy last night. Oh and the garden was all lit up with fairy and spot lights and warmed by patio heaters– I say, Your Excellency, did you know there was an energy shortage?