1. The gentle hum of electricity is a comforting thing. Without it the world is too quiet.
2. A good supply of matches and candles are still a necessity, even in 2010. Might I suggest these matches? They're super rad:
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3. The electric company has a really difficult time replacing an underground transformer.
4. No electricity = no fans = sweltering summer night of non-sleep. When that electricity finally kicked back on at 4 a.m., I almost kissed the fans I was so happy to be cooled off. And my fans aren't even as fancy as these Dyson contraptions:
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5. Cellphones make good flashlights.
Well, I think the electric company should have to compensate everyone for all the suffering they endured while the power was off. They expect you to pay for the power when it's on...! Just a thought..!
ReplyDeleteDad
I agree with your dad here. Perhaps you can request a credit.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I have an app on my Droid called DroidLight. Its a VERY BRIGHT flashlight and works even better than the real ones I have.
Dad -- The electric company already thought of that and made it as difficult as possible to get a credit. You have to fill out some mythical form, mail to to a random P.O. Box, and hope a human receives it.
ReplyDeleteEvermore -- Reason No. 198 why I need an iPhone!