We had a horrible ice storm late Thursday into Friday, knocking out power to 320,000 customers of PSNH. That compares to 55,000 in the bad ice storm in 1998. We have been without power at home since around 3 AM Friday, and as I write this Monday morning, there is no sign of any activity on out street - a main state highway that one might think deserved some attention.
My manager at work sent a note Friday that contained a special message to me:
"Sounds like it's a mess on the roads this morning. All schools are closed. Work from home if you can or delay coming into the office until mid-day when things warm up a bit. MIKE - DO NOT RIDE YOUR BIKE IN TODAY! ; )" Such a reputation!
Thank goodness the generator is working, and that I had installed the Gen-Tran unit that allows us to have heat, hot water, refrigerator use, and main floor lighting. We are even able to watch VCR/DVD on the TV. It's an old one, so I'm not too worried about unclean power from the generator.
I bought the generator in 1995, and until last week had amassed a total of about 12 hours on the hour gauge. It's now around 40 (I don't run it all day, and not at all during the night). Slow payback for the investment, but it looks pretty good today!
My manager at work sent a note Friday that contained a special message to me:
"Sounds like it's a mess on the roads this morning. All schools are closed. Work from home if you can or delay coming into the office until mid-day when things warm up a bit. MIKE - DO NOT RIDE YOUR BIKE IN TODAY! ; )" Such a reputation!
Thank goodness the generator is working, and that I had installed the Gen-Tran unit that allows us to have heat, hot water, refrigerator use, and main floor lighting. We are even able to watch VCR/DVD on the TV. It's an old one, so I'm not too worried about unclean power from the generator.
I bought the generator in 1995, and until last week had amassed a total of about 12 hours on the hour gauge. It's now around 40 (I don't run it all day, and not at all during the night). Slow payback for the investment, but it looks pretty good today!
Saturday, the ice storm didn't stop an annual Christmas party at a home in York despite having no power on a cold night. Our host showed incredible courage and persistence by holding the party, which was (as usual) a magnificent time. We have time to catch up with friends, meet new people, eat great food, and sing carols.
Lack of power was not a substantial impediment to our enjoyment (even if we couldn't flush).
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