Power out for a couple days
By vicki2876
@vicki2876 (5636)
Canada
November 6, 2007 7:55am CST
I haven't been around because we had a bad storm and lost power here for a couple days. I just got it back this morning. A few trees got uprooted and a friend of mine got a hole in their roof, but noone was hurt and it wasn't too cold so we didn't lose enough heat to be in trouble. It was tricky though with not being able to heat up anything and being nervous lighting candles at night. Keeping us all occupied was tricky too. But we got through it all good. We had a worse one last year when it was real cold.
I hope to catch up on discussion but it may take a while. Got Mount Laundry again LOL
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10 responses
@thefuture (1749)
• Nigeria
6 Nov 07
Hi vicki! it seems to me that you are having storm problem at your place. Anytime I read or hear about that (storm), I feel we are lucky where we live. I do feel sorry for the people living where storm is experienced. Am glad that the incident that took place at your friend's house din't hurt anybody. Thanks
@thefuture (1749)
• Nigeria
6 Nov 07
Am glad that no one in your house is hurt. I believe everyone is doing great at home?
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@vicki2876 (5636)
• Canada
7 Nov 07
We are so lucky that no one was hurt. The whole community was very prepared this time. Thanks
@PurpleTeddyBear (6685)
• Canada
6 Nov 07
Hi vicki,
I was wondering what had happened to you. Glad to hear that you and your family are okay. I had heard about the storms back East on the news the other night. Have a good day, and don't have too much fun with all that laundry haha!
Luv & Hugzz, PurpleTeddyBear.
@PurpleTeddyBear (6685)
• Canada
12 Nov 07
Me too, that's why I was wondering what had happened to you!
@vicki2876 (5636)
• Canada
6 Nov 07
Thanks for thinking of me. Sometimes people get lost out in cyber space, but I have come to look at you all here as close friends. :)
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@reinydawn (11643)
• United States
7 Nov 07
It's amazing how well we can get along without electricity. A couple years ago we lost power for a few days - it was in the teens those days... We did go out to eat for dinners and went to my in-laws for showers, but mostly we stayed in the house and bundled up. We read books, played cards... If it hadn't been so cold, it was actually kinda nice.
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@vicki2876 (5636)
• Canada
7 Nov 07
Yeah we were lucky the heat wasn't so cold this time. Last year the house was in the minuses by the end of it all and frost was on our breath. That was bad. This time just a bit annoying but not by far the worst. Thanks
@mvk_chowdaryfru (100)
• India
7 Nov 07
I am sorry if I hurt You.
When I started to read your discussion, I feel that I was in school and reading new prose. You have very good creativity writing skill. I really got the picture of your experiance.
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@teapotmommommerced (10359)
• United States
15 Nov 07
With having car problems at times now this what more can go wrong. I am glad to hear that noone got hurt.
I am in sunny California. We need rain badly. I am not in the part that burnt to the ground.
I have the doors and windows opened to get fresh air in the house today it is around 70 degree here.
I know I am rubbing it in. I wish we could get some of your stormy weather we need it.
Take care
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@vicki2876 (5636)
• Canada
16 Nov 07
Feast or famine Eh? It is still quite yucky wet and cold here. Lost power again saturday night and we haven't even gotten into the real winter season yet. Lets do a trade!
@3lilangels (4639)
• United States
7 Nov 07
well my friend i am glad you are ok,i was wondering about you when i haven't seen you online.thank god all is ok.at least you dont have to play shutes and ladders for awhile lol,but i hope you do get caught up on your wash.i know that deal and it does add up quick.glad to hear all is ok.talk soon.xoxoxo pattie
@vicki2876 (5636)
• Canada
7 Nov 07
Thanks for thinking of me pattie. I missed chatting with my friends here on Mylot and it is sweet to know you all remember me. :)
@ssh123 (31073)
• India
6 Nov 07
I too experience powercuts for 15 minutes to 1 hour but this is due to maintenance of their lines and not due to shortage of power.We get a lot of power from hydroelectric powerstations and this year rains are good at catchment area and generation of power is also good.
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@vicki2876 (5636)
• Canada
6 Nov 07
You are lucky to not lose it for very long. It gets challenging after a day or so. Thanks for responding
@ctrymuziklvr (11057)
• United States
6 Nov 07
We really lucked out with that storm and didn't lose our power. That's what I hate about these storms. I always have loads of candles ready for if the electricity does go out!
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@vicki2876 (5636)
• Canada
6 Nov 07
I am glad you didn't lose power. It sucked. Not the worst I've gone through, but after about two hours of snakes and ladders I was about to lose it. Thanks
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
7 Nov 07
I love storms where we lose power. we always survive and it makes us appreciate things we otherwise would take for granted. My girls and I have been in enough situations that we have some pretty good survival techniques. Still it has been a while since we've had to actually use them....I'm sure it'd be a challenge. Keeping warm is toughest of all.
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@vicki2876 (5636)
• Canada
7 Nov 07
Yeah the kids actually were wishing it would go out again. It wasn't so bad because the weather was still warm. Last year it happened in December and it was a real real bad problem for many families here. We are way more prepared after that. Thanks
@vicki2876 (5636)
• Canada
6 Nov 07
Thanks a lot lilybug. I am glad no one was hurt here and that we were very prepared this time.
