Well, there I was, doctoring an image for my sister when out went the electricity. So
the_marquis and I went and found candles and made dinner. :-)
Berry brought over her banana cake from next door to finish cooking. Her cooker (though gas powered) is so smart, it can't cook without electricity. Ours can be tricked into compliance.
Powercuts are very humbling. I think I'll find out about donating some more money to the Pakistan Earthquake aide... :-(