It’s no laughing matter. The weather is well and truly into the ’stinking hot’ phase and ACs are on all the time. Yes, yes, not environmentally friendly, but if you don’t know what it’s like, turn your central heating up to full blast for a week, keep your windows and doors closed then check the thermometre: if it says 28C or there abouts, just add on another 10C and then say ACs are unnecessary!

The problem with air conditioners is that they create water and it has to go somewhere. It is usually channeled away by a short pipe that drips onto whatever is below. The higher you are in this case, the better. Lower apartments can have balconies flooded or an alternative to chinese water torture by way of an  incessant drip, drip, drip as the water trickles on to shutters or railings. Key to maintaining a cordial relationship with fellow building dwellers is to keep them water free.

This neighbour seems to have taken things to an extreme. If you’re in any doubt about how long this pipe really is, confer with the gentleman below.