The hot water has been turned off again in our apartment for the last 4 days. It is do to the "crisis" we are told. Even the PM here said she was without hot water! As we had our friends up when we heard this on the news they were all laughing and said that she "lied". They would not dare turn off any of the hot water in the Center area where all the politicians live and where the businesses are. However the hot water also controls the heat in the apartments and it is colder in here than it was last winter and the registers are cooler so they somehow must also control the heat by how hot the water is that flows through the pipes. We were to go downstairs last night to play games and about 20 minutes before we were to go down we had a knock on the door and it was them. They said it was to cold in their apartment so they came up - they live on the ground floor so it is colder. We fortunately have two units that are either heaters or air conditioners so we turn them on and in Sept. we bought a small space heater that can warm the place up. I just wonder how the children and the "older" citizens survive! They also said all the bills aren't getting paid so they will just give less money to the pensioners to pay the water bills. Oh, well life in Ukraine as usual.
We had a good trip to Bulgaria. For the most part the area was about the same. It did have mountains around the city as we flew in and Dad thought it reminded him of home. The streets are narrower and the buildiings not as tall and not as many but the litter is still there, the old paved streets, lots of cracks in the sidewalks and buildings with no outward care. We did enjoy the few days we were there. Stayed in a really nice hotel and actually had some KFC and even a Buger King hamburger.
We will not be traveling much the rest of the time here as we have been to all the countries except the Baltics. We continue with English and a few calls from the missionaries. Had a broken finger and foot, 2 different people, this week. Not much else. Which is good.
Hope things are going good at home. we know that there are a few trials but just rely on the Lord. We do love you all. May this Holiday be full of fun family times. Luv M&D
Friday, December 12, 2008
Baby It's Cold Inside!1
Posted by J and J at 10:20 PM
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It was 85 hot and humid here two days ago, then a storm system blew in and it was only 58 to 60 the next day. Felt really cold. I'm almost forgetting what "cold" really is. It's crazy that the gov't lets so many people be so cold. Scary too since your energy is all controlled by Russia. Bundle up. Do you sleep with your coats on?
Well the snow is falling in SE idaho and we are supposed to get around 4 inches today. High temps in the high 20. At least the heater and hot water work.
We are going to be in Florida in a month, and if this winter is anything like last we may head to Cancun again at some point.
Love you Mom and Dad. Snuggle for warmth ;)
Love Kevin
didn't Danny get prodcued last time it got cold and you snuggled for warmth?
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