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I am sorry you are having that sort of problem. I really hope no pipes freez. Be blessed with full power the balance of the season. 
posted by
Justi
on January 26, 2013 at 12:47 PM
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LOL - cats want ALL your attention, UtahJay! Computers don't fit in.
The kitty isn't mine; she lives downstairs with my grandson and his GF. She loves to come up here and join us, but she's a little minx when she gets into my plants!!!
posted by
adnohr
on January 26, 2013 at 5:03 AM
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It sis, and I did see the game, Bro!
And what a game!! Markov is back in full colour!! I'll only feel totally 'powerless' if I run out of wood.
posted by
adnohr
on January 26, 2013 at 5:02 AM
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LOL - someone must have heard you, BC-A
I have more power now! Thank you!!
posted by
adnohr
on January 26, 2013 at 5:00 AM
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One gets used to it,Sam. The price for good living in the bush!
If the water pump would work, it would hardly bother me at all. GO HABS!! GO WINGS!!!
posted by
adnohr
on January 26, 2013 at 4:59 AM
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Oh yeh - loved that HABS-CAPS game!!!
It's actually very relaxing with no electricity, just the wood fires burning, surrounded by my beasts. For short periods...
posted by
adnohr
on January 26, 2013 at 4:57 AM
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My area is known for power shortage, Kabu.
All those trees, and the ancient line coming down through the mountains, the line that was supposed to be fixed oh so many years ago....and yep - doggies are wherever I am.
posted by
adnohr
on January 26, 2013 at 4:56 AM
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I've done the same, crawl into bed for warmth, TAPS
Sometimes the bones feel so chilled... but I find wood heat is more comfortable than electric or oil. I keep my wood fires going all winter anyway, power or not. It saves on the bill. But when there is no power at all, it means getting up every 2 to 3 hours to keep the fires going...a drag.
posted by
adnohr
on January 26, 2013 at 4:53 AM
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The 98 Ice Storm was the worst, FSI. 3 weeks without power!!
I hope your luck continues to hold out!
posted by
adnohr
on January 26, 2013 at 4:50 AM
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Wow, Nautikos - no snow? Then colder seems much colder that way, somehow.
Yep - used to no power here. A mosquito lands on the wire and poof! Actually, so many trees, with heavy laden branches, etc. I have to get a push button generator, or start lifting weights so I can pull the cord on the one I have...
posted by
adnohr
on January 26, 2013 at 4:49 AM
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CCT - I'll put up a picture of the snow here...no little bushes poking out
heads...they are covered in deep,white stuff too! My rathers are for cold than heat - I wouldn't want to live in India. When we get old we surround ourselves with sweet young things to do the duties and keep us warm!
posted by
adnohr
on January 26, 2013 at 4:46 AM
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Yep - it's COLD!!! But it's a real Canadian winter, and I love it.
As long as my pipes don't freeze. And it would be nicer with power.
posted by
adnohr
on January 26, 2013 at 4:42 AM
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Yes, sorry about you lighs and power and I hope they stay on this time. Your little kitty looks a lot like my Crybe cat who is sitting on my lap as I type. She thinks she is my spell check.
posted by
UtahJay
on January 25, 2013 at 12:00 PM
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adnohr
So sorry for your 'powerlessness' sis, I hope it stays on and you get to see les Habs
posted by
WileyJohn
on January 25, 2013 at 10:04 AM
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adnohr
MI feel bad for you. However more power to you love. BC-A, Bill’s R®st
posted by
BC-A
on January 25, 2013 at 12:39 AM
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My goodness, I have no idea how you deal without power! I don't think I could handle it! For years we had a wood stove in Michigan and I relish the fact that I don't get up every three hours to stoke it but I admire that you do! Great win tonight, too! GO HABS! sam 
posted by
sam444
on January 24, 2013 at 8:08 PM
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It's a shame sometimes when heat becomes a commodity! But you're obviously doing all you can. And hey, sharing the warmth with the animals usually works too! Enjoy your Habs-Caps game!
posted by
JimmyA
on January 24, 2013 at 1:54 PM
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we had the propane tank filled yesterday just in case.
We don't seem to get the number or length of power outages here as you do. Keep those doggies close.
posted by
Kabu
on January 24, 2013 at 11:17 AM
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I am thankful for alternative heat even though it is seldom needed here. Actually, I'm thankful for any heat at all as I don't like to be cold and have been known to crawl into bed in the middle of the day just because I had a sudden chill. LOL
posted by
TAPS.
on January 24, 2013 at 10:18 AM
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Talk about a bad time to have lost electricity! I've been very fortunate at all of the houses that I have lived at when it comes to the power.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on January 24, 2013 at 9:05 AM
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adnohr
Oh boy, I admire the way you cope under those conditions! I guess one learns to live with those problems if one has to! And it's a good thing you don't mind the snow - even CCT appears to have his share! I'm glad to be able to report that we have absolutely none right now...
posted by
Nautikos
on January 24, 2013 at 7:32 AM
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Oh, dear Adnohr
What is the fascination I wonder, surely there
are warmer outlandish places.
I just wonder when one becomes older
what happens does one sit and freeze to death?
Do you really need snow to stimulate your life.
Perhaps it is me not emphasizing with your resilient
sweet nature. Yes I had better be a bit more gracious
I don't particularly want a metaphorical clout round the ear.
Arthur goes mad if I leave the door open for two minutes.
posted by
C_C_T
on January 24, 2013 at 6:52 AM
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Wow, you're pioneering out there... brrrrr.
guess I'll quit whining about getting chilled on my way to the car (23 steps or so) on my way to the store, or out to the bird feeder.
posted by
Pat_B
on January 24, 2013 at 4:17 AM
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