Comments for sursumcorda.salemsattic.com/post/seven-days-of-thankstiving-day-1-reliable-electricity

Comment #4109

2017-11-21T23:51:36Z

There have always been power outages, but the problem has been much worse lately.

Comment #4108

2017-11-19T19:37:50Z

That's wretched, Kathy. I remember the Internet going out, but not the power. Is it the season of the year or worse problems?

Comment #4107

2017-11-19T19:03:51Z

Our power has been awful lately. Usually on only in the evening, when nothing is open. So how do I make copies of tests for my students? How do companies that run during normal working hours get anything done? One of our new administrators sat at her desk for several weeks unable to even once turn on the computer her predecessor had left all his files on.

Comment #4106

2017-11-19T14:34:44Z

Yes, nothing like losing power to make you realize how much you rely on it.

Back in October 2011, we lost power for 8 days. What amazed me was I live much of my summer without power with no issues. The difference is that the summer residence is set up to be run without power - gas fridge, gas stove, gas lanterns, a fireplace for warmth, and an outhouse. We do have to bring potable water, but we have rain water or river water for washing.

The rest of the year, we live in a place where everything relies on electricity - stove, fridge, heat, light. Thankfully for us, not our water, but most of the rest of town has wells, so they do need electricity to have water.

There is something to be said for living off the grid, I guess.