I have no power today
which is why I haven't blogged yet today. Before midnight last night, an enormous oak tree was uprooted by the rain and wind, and it fell smack dab on top of the power line on our street. Fortunately, no one was hurt, and only a truck was a casualty.
However, it's going to take them a bit to get power restored to us, and so I don't anticipate being able to get on the internet before tomorrow (and maybe not even tomorrow...who knows!).
The only reason I'm on right now is that I'm at the library with the kids, and they have internet and power. Yay!
Anyways, if you see nothing from me tomorrow, you won't need to worry...it just means we're still living off the grid (which, except for the lack of internet (and phone!) isn't all bad).
In the rural community I lived there were many whose goal it was to be able to consider public utilities and services as an option, not a requirement. Many had everything from wood cookstoves, oil lamps, generators, solar items, and hand pumps for the wells. Having the power off is a good reminder of how much we have allowed ourselves to become dependent on services that are outside our control. Sounds a little fanatical to anyone who has never considered the topic but scary to those who have.
Glad no one was hurt.The van can be replaced!.. HOpe you get your power back soon.
Good luck!!!! My kids always think it's an adventure when the power goes out (except for 14 yr old darling daughter who can't use her flat iron). They love the idea of cold cereal and canned fruit for dinner. Not to mention reading and playing games by lantern light.
We live in Alaska, on the grid. But we have a woodstove, oil lamps, and a propane stove we can cook on if need be. When the power goes out for four days, like it does occasionally in ice storms or blizzards, you learn quickly to be prepared and self-reliant. Frozen pipes are no fun!
I am glad that no one was hurt! My kids always think living without power is exciting - I hope you guys have a fun weekend!
I feel your pain. Earlier this summer a storm took down a tree that landed on a transformer. I didn't have power for 3 days. Fortunately, I was able to save all of the meat in my freezer with coolers and bags of ice. I think we use our camping supplies more for blackouts than for camping!