Six Word Memoirs on Life Stories

canadafreeze says,

Nice metaphor - hope it returns soon.

canadafreeze says,

Commented before the backstory. Looking at your avatar, I think you should do just fine:-) do you have a generator?

Dean6805 says,

Yikes. I hope you have a successful "impromptu camping" experience.

Level1 says,

No generator :-( My husband said this is it, he can't take it any more. We were without power twice last year for several days each time because of Irene and then a freak blizzard in October. At least we have power at work (and flushing toilets!).

Redx3 says,

Sorry to hear it. On a well, as well, and I know what it entails. My deepest empathy and prayers for a speedy return are flying in your direction.

aussiegirl625 says,

Can you use water from outside to manually flush the toilets? It won't work for much else, but if you've got flooding and buckets, you might be able to at least have that luxury at home...?

Level1 says,

Yes, we live by a lake so we are drawing water to flush the WCs. After Irene last year my husband actually took to bathing in the lake. It's a bit too chilly now for that.

aussiegirl625 says,

Well, that's something! I hope you get power back sooner rather than later.

Mourningdove says,

Good luck and best wishes!

Mourningdove says,

Good luck and best wishes!

BecomingLogyn says,

I know it's no fun to not have power, especially this time of year so I hope you get it back soon! And until then, Good luck!

notjustagirlintheworld says,

it only takes an hour to figure out how reliant we are on electricity and then you get a week to think on it. Sorry for your trouble.

KharisJo says,

glad to hear you are safe and hope you are reconnected soon. In the meantime you will have to enjoy candlelight dinners and sharing body heat ;)

Bevvie says,

hoping for a speedy reconnection for you.

Level1 says,

Still no power. They are hoping to have it back on by next week some time. The house is getting colder. I really can't complain though, we had no damage to our house or property. My heart breaks for all the people on Long Island, Staten Island and New Jersey who are suffering. And, now, a Nor' Easter is forecast for next week which will compound people's misery.

Many stores remain closed. Gas stations are running out of gas. The ones that are open have lines half a mile long. The businesses that are open are taking cash only. My priority this weekend is to find cash and gas.

ba_miracle says,

Sending out prayers and positive hopeful thoughts for a quick return to having power.

Loon says,

hunker down with the Fam

Amapola says,

I know that too well. Growing up in the Dominican Republic meant no power, no water, no school (yay!) for two weeks - In a situation like that you resource to the basics: catch rain water, light up candles or gas lamps and hang out together and tell stories and jokes in the dark until it's time to go to bed. I can imagine that it's not easy when you live in an environment where all that is a given, and the upcoming winter makes it extra difficult. I really hope things return to normal soon!!

lillybrook says,

I am inspired by your make it work spirit -- this sounds really difficult. Hope the power comes on soon, that you find all the cash and gas you need, and that you enjoy that first shot of hot water when you get a shower.

jl333 says,

Truly sorry for your situation. Hope the power is restored quickly for all of those affected by the raths of Hurricane Sandy.

Amapola says,

Let us know how things develop. Just know that this will pass. Meanwhile, embrace the opportunity that it gives you to connect with others by sharing this difficult moment. I'm glad you're safe!

Level1 says,

We are on our 7th night of no power. The house is getting cold- thank god for the woodstove. We are living it up @ Dunkin Donuts right now - free wi fi! What's really crazy is that the National Guard is now on our block guarding a downed power pole. One of the guards' house was flooded and he is in a relatively unscathed neighborhood guarding a pole.

Amapola says,

Hang in there - it will end soon. {{{HUGS}}}

Level1 says,

Tonight will be our 9th night :-( The power company's map does not have a date for restoration only that they are "investigating". A Nor' Easter is forecast for tomorrow. At least our house is intact, albeit cold and dark, but intact.

Level1 says,

Power trucks from Georgia have arrived!!!!!! I am keeping my fingers crossed!!!!!

Dhani says,

(First reading your memoir, I thought you were referring to your inner/ personal power -that too, when it is lost, gives way to a sense of disconnectedness. You regain your personal power when you give up all your suffering, sense of loss & sadness, and all your anxiety & doubt.)

HopeInPain says,

My family was in the same situation! They had no power for ten days (got it back just as it was starting to snow today).
To quote my brother yesterday, "So it took a formal declaration by the federal government declaring the town a disaster zone, the National Guard, the Army Corps of Engineers, 9 days and not only do we not have power, there isn't even a restoration date... At least now you let the other companies from around the country who are trying to help us step in and take charge."
The power companies really need to start stepping up their game. It is not acceptable that it takes a week and a half to bring trucks in from states away, just to start to do something to fix it!

Dhani says,

HOPE: MOORE suggested nationalization of the utility companies, who have a monopoly on our 'life-lines' and are not always working in the 'people's interest'...

KharisJo says,

on radio news here today (Friday) heard still many without power in very cold temperatures, so thinking of you all.