Just an fyi... our power is out at our house following last night's storm and I'm expecting it'll be out for many days. It seems like every power line for miles around us is down.

So if you wonder why we're not on the site much for the next few days that's why.

Many days = need a generator! That freezer will stay frozen for a day or two, but not days.

Dave, you all take care! I know you will, and thanks for letting us know your status.

Hope all is well soon.

take care of yourselves. Hope it's not beastly hot...

Oh my, I saw on the news about the severe weather, storms and flooding in Texas and Oklahoma and wondered if y'all were affected. Stay safe!

We played Little House on the Prairie once for 2 wks. Some friends of ours were out of power for 4 wks. Big ice storm came through-tore up everything.
Good luck w your recovery, hope damage is minimal for you guys-you guys will be in my prayers.

Hoping electric is restored soon. Even with a generator it turns your whole world upside down.

vic said:Even with a generator it turns your whole world upside down.

Familiar with days and days of no electricity during hurricanes.

Dave and Trish and family.

I hope the power comes back soon, it is no fun without it.

quietyard said: Dave and Trish and family.

and all of our members who have been affected by the storms and flooding!

Thankful you and your family are unhurt, Trish and Dave.

I hope that you and your family are safe.
We have seen the tragedy in Texas and Oklahoma on TV.

lovemyhouse said:Thankful you and your family are unhurt, Trish and Dave.

I went out today and looked around the neighborhood. There are power poles snapped in half in numerous places and trees on power lines. So there are wires all over the ground. I'd love to get power back soon but I doubt it'll happen in the next couple days. 88 degrees while I'm typing this!

That doesn't sound too good, Dave -- hope things are back to normal before too long!

. 88 degrees while I'm typing this!

. Glad you're safe but sorry so uncomfortable. Getting a gas generator is one of the best things we ever did. Water for coffee and toilet, freezer power, a room light and battery charger - made everything ok

dave said:I went out today and looked around the neighborhood. There are power poles snapped in half in numerous places and trees on power lines. So there are wires all over the ground. I'd love to get power back soon but I doubt it'll happen in the next couple days. 88 degrees while I'm typing this!

After we had a longer power outage with Hurricanes Charlie and Wilma, DH bought a portable a/c unit which we can use (powered by the generator) in the bedroom. I hope you're all going to be ok, it can be pretty miserable trying to sleep in the heat, and I'm sure the little ones are cranky!