catty primitive prepares for power outage

[franksolich]

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=353x2412

Yeah, I'm sure we're going to face some power outages now that 0bama's president.

I wonder what's up with that.

catgirl  (1000+ posts)      Fri Jan-23-09 06:36 PM
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Be prepared for a power outage

We were unprepared for the recent ice storm that knocked our power out for 4 days.

No alternative heat source (haven't had our old fireplace inspected yet). Having 8 pets made it impossible to leave.

The first night I lit (eek) tea candles. I was so happy that we had them. The temp was around 30 degrees, so not TOO bad. Luckily I stocked up on hot water bottles (3). As soon as the power went out, I filled them up. Might as well use the last of the hot water. It was a savior!

I was able to get out the next day, so I went and stocked up on pillar candles. I figured it would be safe enough (all out of reach of the pets). The night got really cold- 11 degrees, but the 32 candles kept us warmish.

We did pull out our trusty little camping stove, so we could fill the hot water bottles, make coffee and tea, and have a camp style bath.

With the 3rd night approaching, I became worried since the candles were affecting both mine and one of my dogs breathing. The dozens of cheap candles probably had nasty ingredients in them.

So, here's the reason why I posted this- my husband came up with the brilliant idea of setting up our 2 man tent in the dining room! It was 6 degrees warmer inside, and with one hot water bottle and a dog, it was toasty warm! Note: there were no candles burning in this room.

I don't recommend candles (fire hazard). If you find yourself in a similar situation, make sure you have a small tent, warm sleeping bags, hot water bottles, matches and a camping stove. You'll be fine.

No primitives have seen this bonfire yet.

You know, suddenly I'm concerned.

About noon January 20, 2009, I threw away all my stuff, under the assumption that if something like this happened, 0bama'd fly in Air Force One personally to rescue me, just like the primitives expected George Bush to do in New Orleans.

Was that a bad idea?

[USA4ME]

The catgirl primitive needs to get with the dual anti-American primitive about the "right" to have heat.  While she's at it, maybe they can work on obtaining the "right" to be given better candles.

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[NHSparky]

We did pull out our trusty little camping stove, so we could fill the hot water bottles, make coffee and tea, and have a camp style bath.

With the 3rd night approaching, I became worried since the candles were affecting both mine and one of my dogs breathing. The dozens of cheap candles probably had nasty ingredients in them.

Maybe if you didn't run the ****ing thing indoors you wouldn't be suffocating?  I'm guessing the candles weren't the issue.

Having been without power recently for longer than this idiot, I can say this--if you live in a cold climate in a rural area, BUY A ****ING GENERATOR!!!

[dutch508]

The have a fireplace but didn't use it because it wasn't inspected?

[JohnnyReb]

8 pets ???????????

I've been without electricity several times over the course of a lifetime.....without a generator. Long as I got(had) clean water, it's not hard to survive.

Was without 3 weeks once and owned a generator but it was loaned out to people that needed it worse than I did.