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To: Overtaxed; All

Mornin' folkses...

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Well... I'm back in Bellevue. Drove up last night. I had called my number, and the answering machine kicked on so I figured I had power back, which was true. I'd done this test yesterday late morning, and it ~didn't~ pick up.

The house here weathered the storm just fine. It's fully operational now. Cable is even back up.

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But I drove through parts of Bellevue last night that ~still~ are dark. Mercer Island is still dark (that's the *really* high-rent district).

Power is on at the office, but apparently there's no heat. Not sure what's up with that.


1,348 posted on 12/18/2006 6:48:04 AM PST by Ramius ([sip])
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To: Ramius; Overtaxed
Power is on at the office, but apparently there's no heat.

See, it's usually the opposite for us. We're not worried about heat, we're worried about air conditioning and refrigeration.

I think the worst it got for us winter-wize was an ice storm in 2000. We lost power before the Super Bowl and didn't get it back on until some time on Tuesday.

Luke was born 2 wks. later.

1,349 posted on 12/18/2006 6:56:52 AM PST by Corin Stormhands (http://wardsmythe.com)
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To: Ramius

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Dang! Reached muh coffee limit for the day and I want MORE!


1,350 posted on 12/18/2006 7:09:02 AM PST by Overtaxed (GLP compliant mad scientist)
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To: Ramius; HairOfTheDog; ecurbh; RosieCotton

Amazing saga, you guys!!

I'm so glad you are all right...the generator was a blessing!

I imagine it's a very satisfying feeling to know that in a time of disaster, you can at least hold your own, including pets and even take care of your neighbor! I'm impressed!

Wow.


1,352 posted on 12/18/2006 7:12:48 AM PST by 2Jedismom (http://kimsbug.blogspot.com/)
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