Lucky Dawg!! .... I luv it when that happens!!
[Well okay not the computer stuff...]

I decided long ago that as a sailor it would be smart to be as prepared on
the hard as I would be on the water......

Great Chance to check out the Oil Lamps and hand crank Radio. Light up the
fireplace or wood stove and sit back smug that you've placed a fresh water
supply away just for such an occasion.
We've got 8 brass oil lamps... paraffin oil and 6 battery operated hand and
table lights. Kindlin' and split dry logs are always near the fireplace. We
have 6 months supply of canned food and basic like flour, rice, potatoes etc
in the cold room. I've got 4 cords of wood split and tarped outside. The
Chook Coop is insulted and has a small woodstove in it.

You know Thom... I can find any flashlight in the house in total darkness by
memory. I know how many steps to take and when to turn and how many stairs
there are. Same as my boat. I can make it from my basement bedroom or den to
the main floor entrance in 11 seconds in total darkness. Same goes for my
weapons and gear.

You know..... that would be a good topic to present.... as sailors... how
many of us take what we've learned from sailing ashore and incorporate it at
home to allow self sufficiency in case of an emergency?

CM


"Thom Stewart" wrote in message
...
JUST had A Hell of a power outage. Right in the middle of writing a
reply to Jeff.

Now I have to re-set all the AC Timers in the house