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Hortensis

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13. Yes! We have an old one that we've had trouble starting

Reply to Ocelot II (Reply #12)

Sun Apr 2, 2023, 12:39 PM

Apr 2023

for years, to the point that we haven't for a long time, and we're finally pushed to thinking of that also. For the same reason. And our little area isn't exactly high priority when thousands are without.

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Nothing like a power outage in a blizzard. [View all] Ocelot II Apr 2023 OP

Stay safe Ocelot. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #1

Ugh Nittersing Apr 2023 #2

Ugh! 2naSalit Apr 2023 #3

Nothing like smart phones and ebooks. Hortensis Apr 2023 #4

Still no power, hiked to a coffee shop to get food and coffee. Ocelot II Apr 2023 #6

Hoping Your Power Returns Soon(ishly) Ahna KneeMoose Apr 2023 #5

Lost all of those things except cell service. Ocelot II Apr 2023 #7

Necessary Recharging Both Biologically And Electrically :: Understood (n/t) Ahna KneeMoose Apr 2023 #8

Finally got power back, about 9:00. Ocelot II Apr 2023 #9

Nice to wake up to also. Our power's down way too often. Love normal. :) Hortensis Apr 2023 #10

I am thinking of buying a generator. Weather is getting too weird too often. Ocelot II Apr 2023 #12

Yes! We have an old one that we've had trouble starting Hortensis Apr 2023 #13

WhisperWatt Super-Silent Portable Generators Ahna KneeMoose Apr 2023 #14

I am interested in the ones that are permanently connected Ocelot II Apr 2023 #17

Glad to hear that your power is back on, Ocelot. Niagara Apr 2023 #11

Glad you are okay, Ocelot II debm55 Apr 2023 #15

Just inconvenienced, annoyed and cold. Ocelot II Apr 2023 #16

Only ONE Moving Part... Ahna KneeMoose Apr 2023 #18