It is a shame!
By marguicha
@marguicha (216034)
Chile
April 26, 2022 7:14pm CST
Today it finally rained. Not since the morning which was fine because it took me a long time to find my umbrella inside my closet and left it finally on my bed.
But after I was safe and sound at home, it started to rain. In a country that really rains people would laugh at this rain. But here, in the country´s capital (a city with over 7 million people) a little wind left us with no light. The TV went off, the alarm started to sound, and I had to close my eyes to remember where were the candles and matches I use in these situations.
I had to use a lot of imagination because Rosa is always changing everything. I had matches WITH the candles when I lived alone. But it is not like that any longer.
Finally I got everything with the aid of my tablet. I turned the candles on and at that moment the lights went on and the TV started to reprogram its channels.
Now I have a flashlight in my bed just in case. Are you prepared for light shortages? How?
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@marguicha (216034)
• Chile
27 Apr 22
I now will check the candles again with Rosa.
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@LadyDuck (459677)
• Switzerland
28 Apr 22
@marguicha - We get ready as you never know. I also have a battery powered torch on my desktop.
@kaylachan (58498)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Apr 22
Power outages are a way of life in Florida, particularly during Hurricane season. My husband and I have flashlights in almost every room of the house. We also have flashlights built into our phones. my phone is always near me.
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@kaylachan (58498)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Apr 22
@marguicha Might be a good idea to resume the habit then.
@marguicha (216034)
• Chile
27 Apr 22
I used to do that because earthquakes could mean problems with electricity. But I never thought of a rain.
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@RubyHawk (99423)
• Atlanta, Georgia
27 Apr 22
@marguicha Sometimes trees fall across the power lines and sometimes a transformer is struck by lightening.
@LindaOHio (157742)
• United States
27 Apr 22
We have candles, flashlights and emergency lights that go on when the power goes out. By the end of May we will have a standby generator.
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@marguicha (216034)
• Chile
27 Apr 22
My sister lives in a town where there are strong winds and rain. She has a generator.
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@wolfgirl569 (95959)
• Marion, Ohio
27 Apr 22
I have done that. Get the candles lit and the electric comes on
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@everwonderwhy (6697)
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27 Apr 22
We have those forgetful moments.
Yes, I do have candles and matches set aside. And a kettle for heating water on a gas stove.
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