In Ontario we have recently been stricken with several bouts of Power Outage. But, I find it's not really a problem. That being said we've also been blessed by having 'short' power outages, unlike our unfortunate neighbours in Toronto who suffered days and weeks at a time.
We recently purchased a wind up Radio/flash light/solar panel/cell phone charger for $33.00 online. With one minute of 'winding' the radio lasts for almost an hour. It also features emergency broadcasting channels with live updates of news and weather. Not only is this useful for power outages but will most definitely prove essential for any future Zombie Attacks!
Our BBQ on the patio has a side burner with which we were able to boil a kettle for hot water to make coffee with our French Press.. and Sean made eggs and toast! With candles burning inside for some extra warmth, and our wind up radio set on a Classical Music channel, we felt like King and Queen having a Grand breakfast and living by our wits. We also sat and just talked for several hours given that there was 'nothing better to do' and had good fun chatting, snuggling and playing with the puppies. I also sat and read an interesting magazine article from a REAL magazine (Vogue: Jessica Chastain story, December 2013) that was given to me for Christmas.
When I heard the click of the power coming back on and the furnace firing up.. I was almost saddened at the thought of 'technology' pouring back into our happy little time we were having. But, all in all, who am I kidding? It wouldn't take long for me to go into hysterics if the power outage had lasted for more than 24hrs lol.
With a little ingenuity and a little elbow grease (or Pam cooking spray) we weathered through unscathed and all the more happy I think.
Ciao,
Bootsy!
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