Getting ready for no power!
08-26-2011, 06:01 AM
#81
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 732
This whole Irene thing is really freaking me out, too. I'm in Pennsylvania, and I've heard we may be like 90 mph winds, and after the earthquake, tornados, and torrentiel downpours we've been having lately, my fear is what this wind will do to our trees. We live in the woods, and lost so many already from the tornado. We plan to drain our pool a bit, too, so it doesn't overflow from the 12" of possibly rain. BTW, pool water is a great resource for flushing toilets!
On a lighter note, this is why you all need to get yourself a treadle or hand crank. Inclement weather causing power outages don't even make a difference in my sewing room. Everything is people powered!
Take care everyone, and prayers going out to you all.
On a lighter note, this is why you all need to get yourself a treadle or hand crank. Inclement weather causing power outages don't even make a difference in my sewing room. Everything is people powered!
Take care everyone, and prayers going out to you all.
08-26-2011, 06:07 AM
#82
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Florida
Posts: 430
You sound a little like me when I lived in MA. and had to prepare for Northeasters. I always included large standing flashlight with florescent bulbs so I could see to read or do handwork. I knew I'd be safe, but because I live alone needed to protect myself from boredom.
Hope all goes well for you.
Hope all goes well for you.
Originally Posted by gal288
I've been busy today, pressing, cutting, and getting a redwork quilt traced to work on during Irene.
Live in NJ, predictions are we may be without power for 3 - 5 days, can't bear the thought of not quilting. For sure I will go nuts in the house with just my DH and no power.
Other people are preparing for the hurricane, I'm preparing for boredom!
In all seriousness, I wish everyone in the path, minimum damage, no loss of life or property, and above all, safety!
Live in NJ, predictions are we may be without power for 3 - 5 days, can't bear the thought of not quilting. For sure I will go nuts in the house with just my DH and no power.
Other people are preparing for the hurricane, I'm preparing for boredom!
In all seriousness, I wish everyone in the path, minimum damage, no loss of life or property, and above all, safety!
08-26-2011, 06:11 AM
#85
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Hattiesburg,MS 39402
Posts: 1,458
after Katrina I had no power for 30 days in the 100 degree heat, no cable for 35 days and no phone for 50 days. Att really came through, we did have water the Wed after she hit on Monday due to it was community water. I feel for all in it's path and pray for everyone.
08-26-2011, 06:23 AM
#88
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Rural Kansas
Posts: 640
Originally Posted by gal288
I've been busy today, pressing, cutting, and getting a redwork quilt traced to work on during Irene.
Live in NJ, predictions are we may be without power for 3 - 5 days, can't bear the thought of not quilting. For sure I will go nuts in the house with just my DH and no power.
Other people are preparing for the hurricane, I'm preparing for boredom!
In all seriousness, I wish everyone in the path, minimum damage, no loss of life or property, and above all, safety!
Live in NJ, predictions are we may be without power for 3 - 5 days, can't bear the thought of not quilting. For sure I will go nuts in the house with just my DH and no power.
Other people are preparing for the hurricane, I'm preparing for boredom!
In all seriousness, I wish everyone in the path, minimum damage, no loss of life or property, and above all, safety!
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