How do I stop my outside tap from dripping? I'm losing gallons, must be costing me a fortune?

Kind of depends on exactly what kind of valve it is, but usually there is a washer in there that can be replaced. It's possible that the outside packing nut just needs tightened. Step 1 is turn off water to the faucet.

Hopefully there is a dedicated shut off valve for that faucet, but you might have to shut off all water to the dwelling. Step 2 remove the packing nut, and pull out the valve stem. At the end of that you'll see the washer that does the sealing.

Step 3 remove screw holding old washer in place then pry out old washer. Step 4 replace washer, then replace screw, then replace valve stem, then tighten packing nut. Following links may be of some help.

hammerzone.com/archives/plumbing/faucet/... bobvila.com/HowTo_Library/How_To_Repair_....

I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.