It looks as if they will get that pool table after all?
Another surprise was our electricity going out at 9:40 last night. We have plenty of flashlights and batteries, but the things I liked best were two camping lanterns. I bought them last December after Sandra (MadSnapper) wrote about battery-powered lamps. Thanks, Sandra!
They were a lot better than flashlights, so I ordered two more today.
I also decided to check out our emergency radio. They kept telling us to have one to tune into the local county station in case of wildfire or other emergencies. Apparently blackouts don’t count, but it was a good idea to remember where the radio was and to try it. The station came in loud and clear and kept saying there was no emergency now.
The electricity came back at 11, which was another surprise. I expected a much longer blackout.
May 10, 2026
…we briefly lost power this morning.
At least it was brief. 🙂
I keep meaning to buy some lanters. Our power doesn’t go out often but it would be nice to have them when it does.
It makes a big difference.
Those are nice looking lanterns! Ours is the traditional Cole camping lantern. But it works!
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Yes, blackouts are usually much longer here. The last one was shorter than usual at four hours. I bought two of Sandra’s lights, but they are not this pretty.
I don’t know how long they will last, but I like them.
I think she is an expert pool player.
We lost power a little bit too.
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
I hope you had a great day!
Happy Mother’s Day!
Thank you!
Losing power used to be a regular event. The last few years not so much. I think the power company finally replaced a faulty transformer. We have a generator we start if the power is expected to be out for any length of time. As we have a well, without power we don’t have water.
Yes, you need a generator for water.
Yep, she’s a pool shark! Those are pretty camping lanterns!
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Those lamps are genius! Because we live in “tornado alley”, the weather radio is our best friend.
Apparently tornado alley has shifted south. Yuck!
Handy lanterns
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The lanterns are beautiful. Glad you were prepared for a power outage.
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I love that one. He wants her to show him how to play.
Those lanterns look really nice. That’s interesting about the radio. Sorry it didn’t help you with the issue.
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