[maine-iac7]

I was more fortunate than most during those 19 days of no power - even tho’ I didn't have a generator and though I have my own well, of course the pump didn't work.

But I have my wood stove and kerosene lamps...and with trips to the firehouse for water, I was able to stay home and not have to go to a motel.
I took baths in a galvanized tub in front of the wood stove - and it was ‘delicious’ with the warm air and the heat kept the water warm as well.

I'm hoping to get an all weather water pump to mound on my well head...my ‘little red pump’ can't take the winters. Money is tight - I'd like a generator - but I think if I had the pump for water, I'd be just fine with that and the wood stove an lamps. Takes me back to my childhood.

People ask me why I keep my land line, now that I have my cell. I ask them how long their cell will work without power to recharge.

[Think free or die]

Sounds like you've thought it through and keep things cozy - all things considered!

So far this morning, things look pretty calm and most of the ugly stuff on the radar is north of us. The kids will have to go to school as scheduled and take their mid-terms. Later in the day I suspect it will be deteriorating.

[buccaneer81]

I ask them how long their cell will work without power to recharge.

Recharge it in your vehicle.