The 4th full day without power came and went last night (or is it this morning) at 12:30am... So begins Day 5! I know it may seem odd for me to keep posting about this, but since I'm still without power, work is the only internet access I have. Oddly enough hard to think about other things to write about.
That being said, you'd think I'd just wait until I do have something more to write about... but, I've been having (as the author of another blog I saw called Organized Chaos! wrote) the computer detox shakes, so the need to post outweighs the need for deeper content.
Thanks to nearly 2 full days of work from the power crews, the rest of the neighborhood has their power bamore thanks to the Samdal's, for helping out with a generator... we now have a few of the basic comforts of home.
No fridge yet; but that's only because we'd already thrown EVERYTHING out! However, we do have a microwave when needed, and plugged in the TV for some video games. We were even able to pickup a local TV station (reception was a bit snowy, reminding me of the old rabbit-eared tv's of my childhood... good memories!) and watch a movie together.
Many years ago, Dina started the tradition of making gingerbread houses. Last night, for the first time since the power went out - We turned some Christmas music on the radio; plugged the Christmas tree in; and built some (Sorry for the poor picture quality. Pretty dark in the dining room).
What a ball! I think I can speak for the 4 of us if I say we were able to forget about the power for a bit. Close to normalcy! At least for a little while.
Are you ready?
John:)