I think that's pretty much normal stuff for anybody living in the
'sticks'. Four days is the longest we've been powerless. I remember
melting snow for water to flush the toilet and for baths. Got a good
supply drinking water, lights, propane camp stove, wood stove, supply
of wood, yada, yada, yada.

This doesn't really carry over to my boat as much, as I only sail in
the Chesapeake Bay and I'm never more than a few miles from a safe
port. I do have all the standard emergency eq. and keep a few days
food supply on the boat for those 2 day trips that turn into 6 days.


--
Scott Vernon
Plowville Pa _/)__/)_/)_


"Overproof" wrote

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 dog food and basic like flour,
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