We Ran Out Of Gas
By popciclecold
@popciclecold (35328)
United States
February 12, 2023 7:16am CST
Late yesterday evening, I noticed the house was getting colder. I looked and the heaters pilot light was out. So, I tried to relight it but it wasn't happening. I realized we were out of Butane. Didn't think about the price of gas. But luckily we have electric heaters in each room. It's Sunday, so first thing in the morning, I'll call the gas company. Sure glad the electricity didn't go off. What a mess.
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13 responses
@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
12 Feb 23
Oh, wow! I'm glad you have electric heaters! It might be okay for today but I bet it will get cold overnight.
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@popciclecold (35328)
• United States
12 Feb 23
Yeah it will. Just hope it don't freeze.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
12 Feb 23
@popciclecold True... You don't need a big electric bill.
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@wolfgirl569 (95533)
• Marion, Ohio
12 Feb 23
Sorry you ran out. We keep an eye on ours even with automatic fill ups set up
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@snowy22315 (170307)
• United States
12 Feb 23
Good for the electric heaters they will save your butt.
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@popciclecold (35328)
• United States
12 Feb 23
Yes, they have done that. I'm so thankful for that.
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@marguicha (215707)
• Chile
12 Feb 23
I dread winter because I must buy extra gas for the heaters. Winter clearly is not for a retired person
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@popciclecold (35328)
• United States
12 Feb 23
@marguicha That is a good thing to do.
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@marguicha (215707)
• Chile
12 Feb 23
@popciclecold I usually take my vacations during my winter. Part of what I save in gas goes for the trip.
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@popciclecold (35328)
• United States
12 Feb 23
That is what we are using, plus throws.
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@popciclecold (35328)
• United States
12 Feb 23
@rebelann It rained all night long.
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@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
• Greece
12 Feb 23
There was a time I remember when the only heating in the house was a single fireplace. I don't remember feeling cold but I think in those days long gone we dressed for warmth. Now we expect to stay reasonably warm and to have electricity at the touch of a switch. Our electricity went off while the snow was deep outside, we had to hunt for candles and matches, nothing to hand for an emergency. Fortunately it was back within a couple of hours.
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@popciclecold (35328)
• United States
12 Feb 23
Yeah we have electric heaters, an me cooking helps to keep the house warm.
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@GardenGerty (157645)
• United States
13 Feb 23
I am glad I do not have to refill gas. It is natural gas through a line. If I did not have gas I would be pulling out the space heaters. I wonder which is cheaper now. Used to be it was gas, but seems not so anymore.
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@allknowing (130068)
• India
12 Feb 23
Somehow you will have to go through the night Hope you get your gas soon
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@popciclecold (35328)
• United States
12 Feb 23
I will call the gas company first thing in the morning.
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@quantum2020 (12040)
• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
12 Feb 23
At least you had electricity in your house. Here, we have two choices for gas; natural gas or delivered gas in a tank. At home, we use a tank. We have to buy a tank of gas in advance so as not to run out of gas at home
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@popciclecold (35328)
• United States
13 Feb 23
Yes z I am. Anything is better than nothing..
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@Tampa_girl7 (49090)
• United States
13 Feb 23
Thank goodness you have electric heaters. It’s cold tonight.
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@popciclecold (35328)
• United States
13 Feb 23
It sure is. I was certainly glad to have them..
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