We’re under a drought warning here in C’ville. Since I don’t remember this ever happening in Missouri, I guess I find it the teensiest bit exicting. Warning! Restrictions! Great words.

So here’s what the Jaggers family will be doing to conserve water:

1. We’re goin’ greasy, as our friend Dave would say. We’re only going to bathe when absolutely necessary and when people look askance at us (they do that often, the looking askance) we’ll put on our best  Brad Pitt and say, “We’re not showering until everyone can shower.”
2. Since the boy takes the longest showers of all of us, we’re going to have him drive a couple of counties over to a campground for his showers. Don’t worry, I’ll give him a roll of quarters.
3. The girl suggested we follow a camp rule, “If it’s yellow let it mellow . . . ” etc., but I nixed that one. Some things that happen at camp need to stay at camp.
4. We’re using paper plates! Why? Paper, while causing more garbage, causes less need to wash dishes, therefore saving water. Since I hate to do laundry even more than dishes, I’m considering asking everyone to wear paper garments as well.
5. Charlottesville restaurants will not be serving water, unless its requested. We won’t be serving water, either, at Casa de Jaggers. You can get up and get it yourself.

Tags: Charlottesville drought

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