Kit Damron's First Blog

Low Pressure Shower Heads

2009-02-19T21:31:00.002-06:00

I have an issue with the low pressure shower heads. Do they really save water and energy?

This past Thanksgiving, we went to Yosemite and stayed at the Apple Tree Inn (great place, highly recommend the place). Like most hotels in California, they had the low pressure shower heads. I understand the thought of conserving water and I am behind trying to save our natural resources. I do question if they really accomplish what they are supposed to do.

Point 1: I found that I took longer showers. The low pressure shower head really does a terrible job of getting water on the body. It takes longer to get the hair wet enough to prepare to put in the shampoo. It takes longer to get the shampoo out. People who know me know I, too suffer from male-pattern-baldness. I can only imagine how long it takes to wash the the hair when you HAVE hair. Rinsing the soap off the body takes just as long and it never feels like you get it all. So, doest it really save water, these low pressure shower heads?

Point 2: I found that I set the temperature of the water higher. These shower heads send out a fine mist. The smaller the droplet, the quicker the heat transfers out of the water and into the air. Half the body is out of the water because there is not enough water flowing to run over the shoulders and down the other side of the body. Therefore, that side of the body gets cold. Thus, the need for the higher temperature setting.

The other side of the coin is staying longer in the shower with regular flow shower heads. I am happy to say that we have a shower head in our house that flows very well. But, if I stay in too long, then I am guilty of wasting water. It does feel great and my wife does takes the long shower, but I can't complain. That is her fortress of solitude. She does deserve to take that indulgence because she does a great job taking care of the house and family.

I guess it all comes down the persons attitude in the shower. All I know is that when I am on vacation I want to have a good shower experience and the low pressure shower head is not the answer. (just not the Commando 450)

Inner Space Caverns, Georgtown, TX

2008-10-19T15:47:00.000-05:00

Susette has a Blog

2008-10-07T11:51:00.000-05:00

My wife, Susette, has a blog. She started it yesterday and I must say, I am excited. Her blog is http://damrondirt-susette.blogspot.com/

Blogging is kind of interesting to me in that I think of all this good stuff to write, but then when I sit down and type, nothing comes.

15th Anniversary

2008-10-07T00:15:00.000-05:00

Susette and I went to Chicago and Niagara Falls in May for our 15th anniversay. It was a blast; a whole week alone. Thanks to my parents for coming out to wathc the kids for us. Here we are at the above the train station. It was a little chilly, but not too bad. We saw "Wicked" and did the tourist thing. At first, I was wondering what there would be to do there, but found that we didn't spend enough time in Chicago

Media

2008-09-02T19:16:00.000-05:00

New Google Stuff

2008-09-02T18:42:00.000-05:00

Today I downloaded the new browser from Google called Chrome. So far, not complaints. I will also try to add more stuff to this blog as I want to figure it out. So, This will be more of a sand box until I can become as good a blogger (content wise) as Remi Krupp and Janay Hunt. (Notice how the girls know the most about this kind of stuff)

My first picture added to my blog:

Long Time

2008-01-29T21:40:00.000-06:00

Making and entry once a year makes no sense and I am surprised that Google kept the blog as long without any activity.

I still enjoy the Readers Digest, by the way.

This will just be ramblings as I was working with Gavin on his homework and he needed to write a story about his snowman. I told him just write what comes to your mind. Most writers just write and let it flow. (I learned that from "Finding Forrester"). So, I am going just write.

And here is where the block comes in. Susette is playing our new electronic piano; learning Pachabells Canon in D. Corrine is in the other room singing her ABC's. It's funny how I don't watch TV as much as I used to. I have the writers strike to thank for that. Since I don't watch as much, I have noticed how more relaxed I am.

I am sick right now and my head feels as it might explode. I went to work this morning anyway becuase my VPN (Virtual Private Network) was not connecting, so I could not work from home. I have noticed that as an adult with more responsibilities, I will push myself more when sick. If I were in school (high school and below) I would take full advantage and stay at home.

Well, that is enough rambling for now. Not that there was a lot of information. Just had to write.

Readers Digest for Christmas

2007-01-16T20:10:00.000-06:00

My Mom has been a subscriber to Reader Digest for as long as I can remember. This year for Christmas, she bought us a year subscription. I didn't know what to think as I am not a big reader.

Well, today we received our second issue from this gift. I took it to Gavin's basketball practice and read it for a bit. I really enjoyed it and am happy my mother decided to think outside the box for us.

The column that struck me the most was 7 ways to keep your marriage sexy. It said to basically communicate, touch, share, cheerish, and so forth. When I first started reading it, I thought, "This is what Susette needs to read". Then I read the part that you should look inward first. Kinda put me in my place.