Better to be prepared, then sorry s/m
Posted By: MI-MT on 2008-12-18
In Reply to: LOL the bath tub - Want to avoid the cold.
We lost our power about 2 weeks ago for 24 hours and he was thanking me for my "thinking ahead" otherwise we would have had some really stinky bathrooms! I also make all the boys go outside to do #1 (we live in the country, so no flashing anyone). I am the only female and this helps cut down. Our generator blew up last January when our power went out and can't afford to replace it right now. Hubby was actually on his way out to rent on for $40 a day when the power came back on. Our basement was getting ready to flood because of the sump pump, so we were desperate.
In the summer time, our camper is also charged up so if we get desperate, we can use that too.
Where at in MI? I haven't followed the storm path today, but it looks like we are in for a good one tomorrow and then again on Sunday from what I understand. Hopefully we will have power for Christmas!
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Prepared meals sm
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Are you prepared to list every risk
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Order of protection, change locks and be prepared
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