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Tag: Water supply

The water filter system completed

August 3, 2026

We finally got our hands on a UV filter for the house’s water supply. Here is a long video about it and the other filters that process the water for the house. … More The water filter system completed

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Shade for the water bag

August 1, 2026

The water bag got some shading because I am afraid the water inside will get too warm. Unfortunately, it does not make a lot of difference. … More Shade for the water bag

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Week 14. Een lichtpuntje in de verte

April 21, 2020

Coronagevallen nemen af in Costa Rica. Matilda is ziek geworden. We helpen mee aan een afdak voor de auto. En inburgeren. … More Week 14. Een lichtpuntje in de verte

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When ‘doing nothing’ is frustrating

February 13, 2020

Earlier, we settled for an understanding of ‘doing nothing’ of not having to do anything that is somehow externally forced upon us. Now that I am writing this, I finally realize that we ended up in the ironic and frustrating situation where ‘doing nothing’ is actually forced upon us. … More When ‘doing nothing’ is frustrating

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