Now that you've managed to stay until winter, here's some survival tips...
Well, the power outages are here again, seems like winter was less than four months ago! (I doubt we ever have a definitive 'spring')
Since I'm a nice person, I've decided to create a quick and easy, no hassle tip list on things not to do when you're stranded without power for days on end, in this little corner of hell paradise, western washington.
1. Unlike the mass instances of last winter, DO NOT bring BBQ grills into your home as a source of heat. Not only does this lead to a naucious state and horrible burns in your carpet and cat, but the CO2 gases can kill you. Natural selection? Only if you go ahead and forget your crafty gas mask.
2. Venturing outside into the enviroment is totally cool, but please, DO NOT surround a fallen tree with every flare known to man. Not only is this a fire hazard to you and your vehicle, it's a really tacky light show.
3. And of course, you can entertain yourself by staring at your electrical heater all night, but really, its out. I promise. Invest earlier in the year in an object called an electrical generator, or time machine to accquire this item when it is still available. Whatever comes first.
That is all for now, hope it was at least of some help. Next time I'll be keeping you in know of hygiene and nutrition when electricity is forgone. Middle Ages? Nah, think more of a kafkaesque soup pot.
* Note: This is really, only for entertainment purposes. Though I'm flattered if it helps.*
As for the rest of you, hope that everything is going well, etc. :-)
Love you all,
Na schledanou,
Ka / Jess