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To: sionnsar; LibreOuMort; Darksheare; null and void; NicknamedBob; JoeProBono; NoCmpromiz; ...

The generator and propane tank have been installed, and the generator technicians are checking out the system. They should be done in another half hour or so.

We are officially prepped.


1,198 posted on 03/21/2013 3:42:04 PM PDT by TheOldLady
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To: TheOldLady

WIN!


1,199 posted on 03/21/2013 3:50:19 PM PDT by Tax-chick (Now with more LOL and less UNNNGH.)
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When the late Igor and I were camphosts for the USNFS, we had a generator, and found that we were, really, self-sufficient...as long as we had gasoline and MREs, which were just then becoming “popular,” if I may use the word.

I’m glad you are reaching the “I don’t need you, Gumint!” stage in your life!

At this point in my life, I would like an Airstream and whatever else I need to make a home wherever I wanted to park. I really DO miss those days!


1,201 posted on 03/21/2013 3:56:13 PM PDT by Monkey Face (In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is freedom, in water there is bacteria. ~ Ben Franklin)
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To: TheOldLady
"We are officially prepped."

I have decided that the furnace has a sufficiently low amperage draw that I can set it up on a small inverter should the need arise.

For longer-term power interruptions, I'll need to start up a gas-powered generator, for the well-pump and refrigerator/freezer.

These are not the most effective solutions, but they have been a good insurance policy. Since investing in them, I haven't really needed to use them.

What I should do now is look to setting up the pantry more effectively.

One thing I know; I'll have a sufficient stock of reading material.

1,203 posted on 03/21/2013 3:57:08 PM PDT by NicknamedBob (Going viral -- Put your faith in your Church, and your doubt in your Government's "Good Works".)
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To: TheOldLady
We are officially prepped.

Well done!

1,207 posted on 03/21/2013 4:20:13 PM PDT by fanfan ("If Muslim kids were asked to go to church on Sunday and take Holy Communion there would be war.")
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To: TheOldLady

Fortress TOL is now ready for action!
A flag on each turret and a canon at every window!


1,232 posted on 03/22/2013 3:15:27 AM PDT by moose07 (the truth will out ,one day. liberals and logic: Never confuse the two! Hi MI# !)
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It is good to be off the grid.
1,263 posted on 03/22/2013 7:33:33 AM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (Promotional Fee Paid for by "Ouchies" The Sharp, Prickly Toy You Bathe With!)
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