Oh, and when we bought this house, it came equipped with a 12KW diesel generator all pre-wired and set up in it's own outbuilding. I only wish he'd gotten a propane fueled generator as diesel goes bad and I have no other equipment to use it in. We have a buried propane tank for stove and hot water heater.
Previous owner was real worried about Y2K. Had an ailing spouse and wanted to be totally self sufficient. We have our own well, septic, and he put in the generator.
Who told you diesel goes bad? Diesel can be kept for years.
Stupid Y2K nuts. Anyone with half a brain knew it was gonna be no big deal.