We have a power outage tonight (Tuesday) at the time I usually prepare the tales of Hick's (mis)adventures. I have a small widow of internet usage while the generator powers our hillbilly mansion. Of course we are short on gas, so Hick has gone to town to get more.
I will use my time with electricity to warm my supper in the microwave (can't run the oven on the generator), and get a flush of the toilet while the well has power.
Lucky Hick already got his supper warmed in the oven. And was on the way to bed when everything went dark. We had some storms earlier, but everything was calm when the electricity went off. Not even any rain. Once Hick started the generator, and the wi-fi came back, we got a text from the electric company.
Potential Power Outage Notification
"Our crews are investigating reported outages in our territory. Currently we are unable to provide an estimated restoration time."
Well. The power outage is not just "reported." The power is out. No air conditioning for us, since the generator is not big enough to power the whole house. At least FRIG II is running, and I can use the microwave, TV, internet, and lights. Plus we have water. If Hick can't get gas because the power is out in town, those amenities will only last until the generator runs out of gas.
I'd rather have supper than provide a blog post for a handful of readers...
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