Don't Panic!

[Lupiknits]

I've always joked we'd be several centuries back in time if the electricity went off. Yesterday evening the house was plunged into darkness. I grabbed the trusty torch always by my side to check my fuses, then realised the whole street was pitch dark. Instant panic from me, imagining I'd freeze to death. Raynaud's 😱 Instant panic from dog, who was very frightened,

My lovely neighbour came round with a large flashlight and candles. The candles I didn't need. I think I may have more than the Vatican. She did get the job of pulling out my dustbin though.

The good news is I wasn't in the shower when it happened. The bad news is I'd been making my special heart attack rice pudding and it's edible but not special, The other good news, but not for my son, is that he has to buy me a decent flashlight. The previous three were lost at festivals.

The moral is, yes, the leckie is important. ⭐️

[Silvergilt]

This was a regular thing in my old place, power would go out for days sometimes if the trees took down the lines. I got used to it and had candles and even a camper stove I could put into the back outbuilding to cook with. How long did it take for you to get it sorted?

[Lupiknits in reply to Silvergilt]

It took a couple of hours but at least they send texts to say don't panic, then a text to say it's back - test a light and tell us if you're still without.

[MEW53]

Lupiknits,

I just thought I’d let you know that have 2 good flashlights.

They are left plugged in all the time and come on automatically when the power goes off. I’ve only ever seen these in one shop CLAS OHLON in the UK.

Here’s the link:

clasohlson.com/uk/Emergency...

Just thought it might help, I have one upstairs and 1 downstairs.

Hope it helps.

[Lupiknits in reply to MEW53]

That's brilliant! What a good idea. Thank you x

[Lupiknits]

I found my cheap little desktop light useful. Hadn't charged it for a year, but it worked x

[AgedCrone]

Get some battery candles....they are brilliant!