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Decided (between aftershocks) I wasn't going to go back to sleep, so went for a shower instead. Well, I do have water. I also have power. But maybe a connection got shook loose somewhere in my shower's water-heating system because it isn't heating water. So I had a cross between a bath and sponge bath instead and left my hair alone.

Then I went to put laundry on. It's my Saturday morning thing. But the washing machine's only trickling water in. Maybe it's the machine - it's old and cranky at the best of times. Or maybe we don't actually have water, just what's left in pipes, in which case I'm glad I didn't try a full bath and waste it. So until I know which it is I've turned the machine off (with my soapy clothes in it) and have filled what empty bottles I have while I can.

You know, between aftershocks, though they're much less frequent now, only 5-10 minutes apart I think.

Twitter says the cellphone tower is running out of battery power so just texted my family (power-less therefore internet-less) to let them know and say they can come here (if the bridge is safe...) for internet, lunch and/or dinner as long as they bring groceries (my cupboards aren't stocked for a family).

It's an absolutely gorgeous sunny day out there. Birds are singing, neighbours are getting visitors, cat's hiding in the wardrobe...

Hmm. I think it's worth using some water to do the dishes.