Day #4

The big 30 KVA generator is still not running.  So today we are operating with our smaller back-up generator.  It is smaller in every sense of the word except in its consumption of diesel.  We have to put about 7 liters of diesel in it every 2 hours.  Makes for a fun night.  Its radiator leaks like a sieve so we have McGyvered a hose to the open radiator.  Said hose is left on at a trickel.  Works well.  Our electrician thinks he's found the problem with our big generator and will attempt to purchase the part tomorrow.  I sure hope he is able to do so.
 
The wife of one of our guards had a baby this past week.  Tomorrow he's having a naming party at 4 PM.  I was invited.  So were the kids.  After a family poll it was decided that we are not going.  Seems as though the kids don't really have the desire to stray too far from the house since momma's gone.  Can't say that I blame them.
 
Highlight of the day was having electricity for the past 24 hours.  What a blessing.
 
Low point of the day was the 2+ hours it took to purchase 5 barrels of diesel and get it put away in the diesel room.  My friend Dan helped me.  By the time we got done we were covered with dirt and diesel and we smelled really badly too.
 
Until next time.
 
sf