So glad things are working out so great (with interesting learning parts) for you Belkie. My mother relies on tank water, which is also collected off her roof. As a final stage she has a cheap but effective water filter attached to her kitchen tap. You flick it on when you want drinking water, and flick it off for other tasks. I really love the sound of your island adventure in life, especially the beach, turtles and house geckos, and envy you greatly ^-^. I'm sure if the house geckos aren't getting enough food they'll move back outside for a while.
Things sound great for you too Niobia. I remember when Suki was born. They grow up so fast, into such amazing people, don't they? Don't worry about liking The IRS, according to the New Testament, Jesus hung with tax-collectors too!
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