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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Welcome back... I'm in the same boat you are. There are periods during the winter where I've gone 4 days without power at a time. You learn to wear lots of layers indoors as well!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Nope.Can't afford one. My cell phone is one step below a smartphone,not trying to be funny but it's true. John1  |
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Valued Member
United States
184 Posts |
Welcome back John1. I have a friend out in I believe it's Travers Michigan and I saw
Pictures, that was a horrible storm. Glad your all safe.
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Rest in Peace
United States
7075 Posts |
Glad you're back.
The last few times we were without power, my husband hooked up the WiFi to a car battery. (He has just informed me that it was a little more complicated than that!) At least we could get online to see weather maps. One does grow weary of huddling in the basement.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Nope.Can't afford one. My cell phone is one step below a smartphone,not trying to be funny but it's true. You might be surprised. We got my 12 yo daughter a relatively nice Motorola smartphone with a unlimited minutes/texts and a small amount of internet service for only $19 a month. Phone was $15 + shipping (refurbished). Smartphones aren't very expensive anymore unless you need the latest Apple/Samsung, etc. |
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United States
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a small amount of internet service You guys know how much time I am on CCF  John1 |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
711 Posts |
An easy option for limited power during an outage is a car battery jump starter. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Battery-Jum...151689413146Most of them now have a USB plug in it along with the jumper cables, air compressor, and an emergency light. You just have to keep it charged for when you need it. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hi John - extended periods without power can really wear on a person. I happen to be on the smallest grid in town; literally the last house on the grid. Last one to be restored when the storms take their tolls.
Welcome back - we missed having you around!
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Moderator
United States
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Thanks,I am glad to be back. I am used to me routine and when it changes  John1 |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4809 Posts |
LOL - I completely understand. Keys here. Shoes there. Belts there. If I put things in an odd location, I'm not right until 'balance' is restored!
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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John... One has to pay ones power bill either that or, go without power for days...  J/K Glad to have you back with us.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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You got a lot of makin' up to do [fill in your favorite expression *] * son, bud, buddy, pal, kid, chief, boss, man, etc  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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How much squash could a Sasquatch squash if a Sasquatch would squash squash? Download and read: Grading the graders Costly TPG ineptitude and No FG Kennedy halveshttps://ln5.sync.com/dl/7ca91bdd0/w...i3b-rbj9fir2 |
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Pillar of the Community
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4 days without power is quite some time. Glad you had a generator to save your food. Forget the internet, obviously in that situation there are other pressing needs.
Welcome back
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