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Exactly!
posted by
adnohr
on January 7, 2022 at 9:31 PM
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An ounce of prevention...
posted by
Annicita
on January 7, 2022 at 7:07 AM
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FSI - after the ice storm in '98, when some of us were 3 weeks without
power, I do believe that everyone on this area stocked up on generators and wood stoves. A lesson learned!
posted by
adnohr
on January 6, 2022 at 6:10 PM
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Yeh - my kids are pretty good at taking care of their mom.
Thanks for the wishes for Bird!
posted by
adnohr
on January 6, 2022 at 6:08 PM
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Darn - there was lots of generator noise echoing in the bush
And my mouthy parrot 
. I'm sure Bird would appreciate your birthday greetings, so Cheers!
posted by
adnohr
on January 6, 2022 at 6:06 PM
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I still miss him - especially on days like today. But normal, of course.
Yes - they usually don't warn us, but I think the last storm damaged some essential equipment because lately it has been on and off often.
posted by
adnohr
on January 6, 2022 at 6:02 PM
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It came back earlier than they expected, so all good!
And I was up earlier too so my cup of coffee was fresh hot, not just slightly hot from the thermos. Happy day.
posted by
adnohr
on January 6, 2022 at 5:41 PM
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A generator is a great backup to have. They're pretty popular during winter where wintry weather can occur and cause havoc.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on January 6, 2022 at 8:36 AM
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Good morning
That was nice of Rugrat's daddy to load you up with plenty of wood. Soup simmering on a woodstove sounds cozy to me. A day without power allows for one to rest quietly, reflect, read, and just enjoy the sights and sounds that are not caught when one is too busy. Happy birthday to Bird. Cheers! 
posted by
Sherri_G
on January 6, 2022 at 7:58 AM
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No-power you are so ready for--it will be so quiet for a while in your house! The only sounds will be the life in the house quietly breathing, maybe less quietly expressing itself... Here's to the hope that the quiet will last just as long as you want it to!
Waving a Hello! to Bird... Happy Birthday! I have no doubt he will be there with you!
posted by
Ciel
on January 6, 2022 at 7:48 AM
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Nice to have advance warning so you can be ready for the down time.
Happy birthday to Bird in heaven. Be safe today.
posted by
Pat_B
on January 6, 2022 at 5:04 AM
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Good Morning
Oh, how I love this post! I think you've thought of everything for when the power goes out. You are so much like me. We live in the Northeast and we always have to be prepared for the unexpected. We usually go to the bank on Friday but because of the weather, we are going to go today. I think it's always better to be safe than sorry. You really are right and soup is very easy to heat if you don't have power. I have to say as long as I have my morning coffee I'm happy. Stay warm!
posted by
Goldiec
on January 6, 2022 at 2:53 AM
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