Power Failure
March 2, 2010
At about 3:30 AM on Friday morning, February 26 we lost our electrical service during a heavy, long-lasting snow storm. And we have been without power — or heat — since then, until 4:30 PM yesterday. That’s four days of no utilities in the middle of winter. We spent Friday night in the house, sleeping around our fireplace, but then had to jump ship and go to J.’s parents. It was just too cold. I’m back now, in my warm house with every convenience around me, and a very big smile on my face. Look for a meal plan posting later today.
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Ranee @ Arabian Knits | March 2, 2010 at 12:31 pm
We did that for six days in an ice/wind storm two or three years ago. Fortunately, our living room was big, we had a fireplace, lots of candles, a gas grill and propane camp stove. We all camped in the living room around the fireplace and I baked potatoes, made tea, etc. in there. It wasn’t as cold as it is where you are, but six days was plenty enough.
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merrie | March 2, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Must say it felt good to cook in my kitchen again!
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Mae | March 2, 2010 at 11:04 pm
Your house really does look like a fairy tale cottage!! Did you have to throw a lot of things out?
4. chickinthekitchen.com &ra&hellip | March 27, 2010 at 12:08 am
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