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Topic: no power in CA,1,000,000
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Sat 01/05/08 03:49 AM
Edited by INEEDLOVEFROMYOU on Sat 01/05/08 03:51 AM
I JUST got my power back on.It was off for about 20 hours.sad sadDid you lose you power?Even Walmart was closed.I MISSED JSH.I am about to WoW out.I missed my internet more than my dish.I must say,thank God for electricity.I AM spoiled with power.So is my 6year old.How do people live with out power?I had to post-I needed some JUST SAY HI.Now that I got my power back its time to Email.I will be playing some World of Warcraft[ITS LIKE CRACK].bigsmile bigsmile Did you lose your power?Did it make you miss something?What did[would]you miss because of no power?I AM GLAD to be back onlinebigsmile bigsmile TRULY Kennybigsmile bigsmile bigsmile bigsmile bigsmile bigsmile bigsmile bigsmile bigsmile bigsmile bigsmile bigsmile bigsmile bigsmile bigsmile bigsmile bigsmile bigsmile bigsmile bigsmile bigsmile bigsmile bigsmile bigsmile bigsmile

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Sat 01/05/08 04:14 AM
Nope. Sorry.
But I am in IL. happy
The things I miss most when the powers out?
My computer, of course. Have to admit, I have never played WoW.
And my fan, summer or winter. I can't sleep without the sound.
If it's out for too long, a cold soda, can't live without my caffeine. :cry:
Glad to hear you have your power back.
happy happy

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Sat 01/05/08 04:29 AM
dang! 20 hours is a very long time, I would hate that.

wildsideof35's photo
Sat 01/05/08 05:31 AM
Sorry about that but glad it's back on though.....sounds like you are getting a nasty storm-a generator would come in handy-I have 2 for my house.

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Sat 01/05/08 08:33 AM
i live in central ny and we had our whopper of storm last yr right on valintines day so i feel for californians.i rememeber about 5-6 yrs ago we had the blackout all the way from nyc to upstate ny no elcetricity for 3 days all days were hot.so i know what your dealing with.

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Sat 01/05/08 08:36 AM
Had an outage here last year -- I had to go to Wal-Mart and buy a flashlight just so I could find where I put the other flashlight.


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Sat 01/05/08 08:43 AM
Wow nope for me I live in Texas I would go nuts without the internet shshsshshh I'm sooo addicted to it need he internet turned off maybe I would get more house cleaning done and work stuff lol.

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Sat 01/05/08 08:43 AM
Edited by RomanticSoul on Sat 01/05/08 08:45 AM
Wow, my heart goes out to you!! Reminds me of a major ice storm that hit Michigan (where I am from originally) back in 1997. It took power out for 2 days at my house, and 5 days at the next door neighbors! Over the years, I've taught my daughter to be prepared. From keeping a small cooler (to put food in, if the electricity does go out) to always stocking candles and flashlights. :) It's helped! Plus, if the weather is cold, a person can put food on their back patio, if they have one and trust neighbors, etc.

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Sat 01/05/08 08:57 AM

How do people live with out power?
I've lived for as long as 6 to 8 weeks without power, cars, running water, house...sometimes by choice, others due to circumstances outside of my control. So a day, or 2 or 3 without power just has me going to the attic and getting the Coleman stove, lanterns, candles, heavy sweaters...filling the bathtub and water bottles...
I kind of consider it a day off.. No computers! I put a big pot of chili or stew on one burner, a pot of water or a coffee percolator on the other. Throw an extra blanket or two on the bed...get a book, take a nap... on the occasion I'm not alone.. pass the time some other way in candlelight..

No problem!

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Sat 01/05/08 08:58 AM


How do people live with out power?
I've lived for as long as 6 to 8 weeks without power, cars, running water, house...sometimes by choice, others due to circumstances outside of my control. So a day, or 2 or 3 without power just has me going to the attic and getting the Coleman stove, lanterns, candles, heavy sweaters...filling the bathtub and water bottles...
I kind of consider it a day off.. No computers! I put a big pot of chili or stew on one burner, a pot of water or a coffee percolator on the other. Throw an extra blanket or two on the bed...get a book, take a nap... on the occasion I'm not alone.. pass the time some other way in candlelight..

No problem!


*swoons* Dave .. you're my hero. smokin

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Sat 01/05/08 09:15 AM


*swoons* Dave .. you're my hero. smokin
Oh right ~ you city slicker you... I can imagine you whining sad for your curling iron every hour on the hour. I'd end up sleeping outside for the peace and quite!laugh

Plus, if the weather is cold, a person can put food on their back patio, if they have one and trust neighbors, etc.
Try making a few snow balls as if you are making the first two thirds of a snow man. Dig out the middle of the larger one.. go get your food and put it inside.. Cap it with the other snow ball and put a 40 gallon trash can over the whole thing, weighted down with a few cinder blocks or bricks to keep critters out.
I've kept food for as long as 8 days that way..

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Sat 01/05/08 09:37 AM



*swoons* Dave .. you're my hero. smokin
Oh right ~ you city slicker you... I can imagine you whining sad for your curling iron every hour on the hour. I'd end up sleeping outside for the peace and quite!laugh

Plus, if the weather is cold, a person can put food on their back patio, if they have one and trust neighbors, etc.
Try making a few snow balls as if you are making the first two thirds of a snow man. Dig out the middle of the larger one.. go get your food and put it inside.. Cap it with the other snow ball and put a 40 gallon trash can over the whole thing, weighted down with a few cinder blocks or bricks to keep critters out.
I've kept food for as long as 8 days that way..


How and why did you learn you could do that???

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Sat 01/05/08 09:44 AM




*swoons* Dave .. you're my hero. smokin
Oh right ~ you city slicker you... I can imagine you whining sad for your curling iron every hour on the hour. I'd end up sleeping outside for the peace and quite!laugh

Plus, if the weather is cold, a person can put food on their back patio, if they have one and trust neighbors, etc.
Try making a few snow balls as if you are making the first two thirds of a snow man. Dig out the middle of the larger one.. go get your food and put it inside.. Cap it with the other snow ball and put a 40 gallon trash can over the whole thing, weighted down with a few cinder blocks or bricks to keep critters out.
I've kept food for as long as 8 days that way..


How and why did you learn you could do that???


OMG--
i would never survive!! not a rough it kind of girl. i do not even like camping without a kitchen and bathroom!

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Sat 01/05/08 09:49 AM
Glad your power is back on dude.

As most know we just had that BIG ice storm. Many had no power for about 15 days. Our was out for only about a day and a half. We were freezing.
Some has heat but nothing else.

There are many here from all around us, from other states still helping. Debris cleanup in still on going. Power lines are still being fixed.
What did I miss the most? HEAT!

Kat

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Sat 01/05/08 09:50 AM

How and why did you learn you could do that???
The first time I tried it? Living in Reno Nevada in the late 80's.. It snowed one morning about 4 feet and the power went out. We lived on the northern edge of town and it became apparent when we looked down on the city there was little hope we were going to see power restored anytime soon.. Virginia Street ~ The main drag ~ was not plowed for days and the Casino's were dark!
My ex and I were sitting in the front window watching the snow...and admiring our handiwork.. A snowman we built earlier.. when almost simultaneously we thought of it.

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Sat 01/05/08 09:58 AM
Edited by FreshMountainAir on Sat 01/05/08 10:01 AM


How do people live with out power?
I've lived for as long as 6 to 8 weeks without power, cars, running water, house...sometimes by choice, others due to circumstances outside of my control. So a day, or 2 or 3 without power just has me going to the attic and getting the Coleman stove, lanterns, candles, heavy sweaters...filling the bathtub and water bottles...
I kind of consider it a day off.. No computers! I put a big pot of chili or stew on one burner, a pot of water or a coffee percolator on the other. Throw an extra blanket or two on the bed...get a book, take a nap... on the occasion I'm not alone.. pass the time some other way in candlelight..

No problem!


Pre-kids I spent four months living out of a tent (by choice)in the mountains! It was awesome! I would sooooo do it again!

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Sat 01/05/08 10:00 AM
Edited by FreshMountainAir on Sat 01/05/08 10:00 AM
ooops...laugh

scttrbrain's photo
Sat 01/05/08 10:00 AM




*swoons* Dave .. you're my hero. smokin
Oh right ~ you city slicker you... I can imagine you whining sad for your curling iron every hour on the hour. I'd end up sleeping outside for the peace and quite!laugh

Plus, if the weather is cold, a person can put food on their back patio, if they have one and trust neighbors, etc.
Try making a few snow balls as if you are making the first two thirds of a snow man. Dig out the middle of the larger one.. go get your food and put it inside.. Cap it with the other snow ball and put a 40 gallon trash can over the whole thing, weighted down with a few cinder blocks or bricks to keep critters out.
I've kept food for as long as 8 days that way..


How and why did you learn you could do that???


Sometimes you have no choice but to use your head in situations like this. We have used the outdoors many times to save our food. Even used snow heated over wood or on a grill to wash up in.

Kat

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Sat 01/05/08 10:13 AM

I spent four months living out of a tent (by choice)in the mountains! It was awesome! I would sooooo do it again!
I've done that more than a few times. Used to get paid to do it in the Sierras. If I ever get the opportunity to do it again.. I probably would.

Living in a tent in the dead of winter at 9,000 feet with only the supplies you can carry can be pretty trying though..

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Sat 01/05/08 10:16 AM
Well it wasn't during the dead of winter but there was more than one morning I woke up to a ground cover of snow...

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