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Siwsan

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6. As long as no water is coming into the sump hole, the generator will stay unused

Tue Feb 5, 2019, 06:43 PM

Feb 2019

That was the biggest issue, during the long outage. Every hour, or so, I was lugging 10 to 12 buckets of water up the basement stairs. And that was around the clock. After I filled the bath tub, to have water for the toilet, I was throwing water in the laundry tub and out the front door. That went on for 2 full days, around the clock, before they brought the generator over.

I'm much smarter, now, but also older.

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I just heard two of the most terrifying words, on the planet. Ice Storm [View all] Siwsan Feb 2019 OP

Sending warming thoughts your way. Nictuku Feb 2019 #1

Thanks! Siwsan Feb 2019 #4

Sending Prayers samplegirl Feb 2019 #43

Where do you live? PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2019 #2

Mid-Michigan Siwsan Feb 2019 #3

And it's moving into southern Ontario luvtheGWN Feb 2019 #24

My fingers are definitely crossed! Siwsan Feb 2019 #28

Wow, if you live in Michigan and you're scared, ecstatic Feb 2019 #52

I almost didn't survive the last one, in 2013 Siwsan Feb 2019 #53

Warm vibes sent your way.... Heartstrings Feb 2019 #5

As long as no water is coming into the sump hole, the generator will stay unused Siwsan Feb 2019 #6

Oh man.... Heartstrings Feb 2019 #7

I'll be checking in (hopefully!!!!) tomorrow Siwsan Feb 2019 #8

Oh, my. PTSD, all right. I'll be thinking of you and hoping Hortensis Feb 2019 #11

Stay warm but rely on coping skills. Alwaysna Feb 2019 #9

Yes, retain your self mastery. Fuzzpope Feb 2019 #12

I'm doing my best! Siwsan Feb 2019 #14

Be sure to get rest PJMcK Feb 2019 #10

Do you have food stocked up? lillypaddle Feb 2019 #13

I'm one of those weirdos who loses their appetite when they are stressed Siwsan Feb 2019 #16

Just down the road from you. safeinOhio Feb 2019 #15

I got a new generator, after that last storm Siwsan Feb 2019 #18

I hear ya! Whenever we've had a long-term power outage... NurseJackie Feb 2019 #17

I'm in Michigan Siwsan Feb 2019 #20

Look into to a battery back up safeinOhio Feb 2019 #30

I've got one, but they only work for so long Siwsan Feb 2019 #31

Good luck - you got my sympathy if nothing else rurallib Feb 2019 #19

My car has been in the shop for 2+weeks - so I'm involuntarily house bound, anyway Siwsan Feb 2019 #21

it's like you're in some sort of biblical patience test rurallib Feb 2019 #23

I hadn't thought of it, that way, but YEA Siwsan Feb 2019 #26

My anxiety would be through the roof mountain grammy Feb 2019 #22

PSA for generator owners.... getagrip_already Feb 2019 #25

We did start it up, this summer Siwsan Feb 2019 #27

Only applies to e-gas engines.... getagrip_already Feb 2019 #33

If one has any gasoline powered equipment, buying the good non-oxygenated gas is worth it. LakeSuperiorView Feb 2019 #50

Sending warm thoughts your way Recursion Feb 2019 #29

When I was a kid NewEnglandAutumn Feb 2019 #32

Come sis get it together malaise Feb 2019 #34

Just got a scary email from the power company Siwsan Feb 2019 #35

So far you have survived two years of the vile MAGAcretin malaise Feb 2019 #36

You speak the truth, Malaise!! Siwsan Feb 2019 #38

An omelet sounds delish malaise Feb 2019 #40

Water! You hear me? Keep it to a trickle or better still, NOTHING! sprinkleeninow Feb 2019 #37

Thanks! Siwsan Feb 2019 #39

Yes, that's the ideal outcome. We can't help anticipating any unknowns. sprinkleeninow Feb 2019 #42

CO poisoning can definitely lead to PTSD! Mountain Mule Feb 2019 #41

I sympathize Leith Feb 2019 #44

I'm going to pull out the sofa bed, in the den, where the fireplace is located Siwsan Feb 2019 #45

If your water situation gets serious Leith Feb 2019 #48

I've got about 5 gallons of purified water Siwsan Feb 2019 #49

Indeep-'Last Night a DJ Saved My Life' sprinkleeninow Feb 2019 #60

Hang in there, Siwsan. Sending good vibes your way. sueh Feb 2019 #46

We got through the great ice storm in Maine a few years back. You sound very prepared so FailureToCommunicate Feb 2019 #47

amazon has a lot of small solar units & panels for charging phones EveHammond13 Feb 2019 #51

Well, might be too late for this storm, but..... Siwsan Feb 2019 #55

I've been slowly working on building our preparedness stash EveHammond13 Feb 2019 #56

Thursday: Just rain! Way! 👍 sprinkleeninow Feb 2019 #57

I just read there's a chance for a thunderstorm, tomorrow night!?! Siwsan Feb 2019 #59

Heheh. This not bad, yes? sprinkleeninow Feb 2019 #61

And I am grateful, beyond words Siwsan Feb 2019 #62

I wish you a peaceful night, and following days. badhair77 Feb 2019 #54

It wasn't that bad here in the Detroit area this morning bif Feb 2019 #58

It's been more than 24 hours and this thread had dropped Leith Feb 2019 #63

So far, this section of the state has been spared power outages - but not the west side! Siwsan Feb 2019 #64