what we do

Posted By: me on 2008-12-18
In Reply to: Ice Storm - Want to avoid the cold.

we have 2 kerosene heaters and we use those when the electric goes out. also have tons of jugs of water (we save the milk jugs, wash them out and put water in them) and store them in the basement for flushing toilets and stuff. we have a few oil lamps and lots of candles. you can also boil water and cook stuff on top of kerosene heaters when there is no electric. we have lots of board games to keep busy too.

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Ice Storm - Want to avoid the cold.
- well, I'm all ready! - me
- You are going to laugh at this one, but sm - mav
  - Actually.... - Want to avoid the cold.
- Ideas - MI-MT
  - LOL the bath tub - Want to avoid the cold.
    - Better to be prepared, then sorry s/m - MI-MT
      - here in ohio - me
        Same here in NY - LinK
        I do believe it is the same storm system s/m - MI-MT
        We aren't the only area of US preparing. - Want to avoid the cold.
      - I didn't know you could rent generators. - Want to avoid the cold.
        My oldest son gave me the idea about s/m - MI-MT
        We are lucky in that respect - Want to avoid the cold.
- book for you - blizzard country
- generators - mt2
  - Ours is a natural gas...sm - middle child
  - It depends on what you buy. - Want to avoid the cold.
- what we do - me
  - Great idea for toilets! - Want to avoid the cold.
    - yes - me

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