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Originally Posted by onesnowyowl
Things in the country can get pretty hairy when the power goes out, and when you're surrounded by big trees  |
I concur on the big tree dangers, but in terms of being "in the country"... hmm. My family lived on 2.5 acres in the middle of nowhere for 20+ years, and every time there was a big storm, we'd lose water and electricity for days... (which, I have to admit, I privately enjoyed at times). BUT, we had this incredible woodstove that heated the entire house, and we always had several cords of wood to keep it going through the winter (it was pretty much our only source of heat, even when there WAS electricity!)... so in the event of a power outage, we never suffered for being too cold. We could also heat water and food on top of it, which was very handy.
Now, my mom is living in a suburban cul-de-sac house with gas heating and such... and thank goodness, she didn't lose that (or the water) when the electricity went a few days ago. But if gas lines got damaged somehow, she'd be stranded without heat and no recourse. So, there's something to be said for living in the boonies and having a functioning woodstove!
Glad y'all are okay, and that we get to see you on SATURDAY!!!
