This is Torture
By Angie
@andriaperry (116860)
Anniston, Alabama
December 8, 2017 7:13pm CST
A couple hours ago I laid down for a nap hoping the power would be back on but Tony woke me moving around in the quite house.
Its cold in here and the power company called said I have power, no I don`t. So I am not sure if they ever got to us or said "to hell with them."
The cat would not stay inside, so I had to choice but to let him out.
You can bet that Monday morning, maybe sooner depends on when I can get to home depot, I will buy and install a propane gas heater, I will not be this cold ever again because of a power outage.
Next house I get will have a working fireplace, I have been thinking about moving and that now is a requirement.
I have 1 hour of battery left and then its not going to be fun sitting with the candles.
Since the roads are okay I sent Tony out for a hot meal, he will probably buy a pizza.
How has your day been? I sure hope better than mine.
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23 responses
@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
9 Dec 17
I hate having power outage. I can't stand it. I'm so sorry your day hasn't been that doing well.
It's Saturday here and as usual I will be working whole afternoon and the whole day tomorrow too. But I will try to be here in mylot today because I had been away for quite some time.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Dec 17
I'm sorry you are still without power-I know how awful that is. =( I hope you get power back on really soon.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
9 Dec 17
It is, I cannot feel my feet and its hard to stay in the bed.
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@rebelann (111047)
• El Paso, Texas
10 Dec 17
Well, I'm glad yer startin to thaw a little @andriaperry 
It's been nice here all afternoon, it's 52 which is a whole lot warmer than it was this mornin.
It's been nice here all afternoon, it's 52 which is a whole lot warmer than it was this mornin.1 person likes this
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
10 Dec 17
@rebelann I am hoping for the temps to get back to the normal, around 50-55 each day
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@thislittlepennyearns (58080)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
9 Dec 17
That's horrible. You shouldn't be that cold at home.
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@thislittlepennyearns (58080)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
9 Dec 17
@andriaperry I bet.
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@Ithink (9980)
• United States
9 Dec 17
I'm so sorry you are cold! Do you know the temp there? My mom has a wood stove and I told hubby we need one for emergencies. His answer is we will go to my moms! lol This old place doesn't heat well on wood, we have tried a few times. Hope they get your electric on soon!
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@Ithink (9980)
• United States
10 Dec 17
@andriaperry Still no heat? Any cause that is known for it going out?
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
9 Dec 17
It will not be above 45 all day, Wood is better than nothing. Tony cleaned out this old fireplace this morning and got the house warmer, I am buying a 2 burner propane heater with a small tank
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@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
9 Dec 17
Sorry to hear about this. Hope it gets better for you and Tony soon.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
9 Dec 17
Thanks, no one can help, its the waiting game.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
9 Dec 17
Oh my gosh Andria..I am so sorry to hear this..wish you could be warm my friend..what about a generator too to always have on hand..
Gee, I hope they get their azz in gear and get your power on soon.
And now you have to move?
Gee, I hope they get their azz in gear and get your power on soon.
And now you have to move?1 person likes this
@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
9 Dec 17
@andriaperry Yes gas is a must or wood .. Is it still off?
Is it still off?@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
9 Dec 17
That would be good for the fridge but gas or wood for heat is now a must as a back up.
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@Srbageldog (7716)
• United States
9 Dec 17
I am so sorry you're still without power! I hope it comes back on soon.
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@1creekgirl (40377)
• United States
9 Dec 17
Bless your heart, that's bad. Will you be able to stay warm enough with the power out? Praying for you and Tony.
Is there a shelter with power you could go to?
Is there a shelter with power you could go to?2 people like this
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
9 Dec 17
Thank you. If I had to I would drive 30 miles to my sisters, but we toughed it out.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
9 Dec 17
Yes, since electric is pushed more and more that is what everyone has. Well this old gal is buying propane for emergencies
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@peachy3 (98)
•
9 Dec 17
I'm so sorry you are without heat and power! I have been in your shoes once. Thankfully it was only for 8 hours, but even with 2 comforters on me I could not get warm. I finally had to just go sit in a local fast food place for about an hour and just restaurant hope from there so I wouldn't get caught for loitering. Some people were understanding but others were asking people to leave if they weren't buying anything. It was a snowy day here as well. I hope your power comes back on soon so you can finally be warm!
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@GardenGerty (157427)
• United States
9 Dec 17
I have heard mixed revues of putting tea light candles under terracotta pots to heat like space heaters. I do not know if you have any. I think this might be something I would at least try.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
9 Dec 17
I had enough candles to warm us while awake but I do not leave them burning while I sleep, ever.
@snowy22315 (169491)
• United States
9 Dec 17
Yes, I am desperate for a fireplace too. This is one of the only places I have lived in that doesn't have one. If I can't sell my house this Spring I will get an electric one. I have the fake woodburner which is good and atmospheric, but it is in the other room.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
9 Dec 17
This is one more reason to get my solar power going
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
9 Dec 17
Not in Alabama when it snows, everything closes. The only place open was the Chinese place.
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@Shavkat (137173)
• Philippines
10 Dec 17
@andriaperry That would be so troublesome. I can't imagine how people deal with no power during the winter season.
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
9 Dec 17
So many had no power because of the snow.
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@LadyDuck (457193)
• Switzerland
10 Dec 17
@andriaperry It's snowing now, not a day to take the road, there are plenty of idiots who think that driving on the snow with normal tires is a safe thing to do.
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
9 Dec 17
I will get some type of back up heat this coming week.
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