Jim,
We are living on our "retreat" now in the Quachita area of
Arkansas. After a terrible storm yesterday and a power outage that
is still going because
Entergy [the local power utility company] has so much going on with the hurricanes,
I can wholeheartedly recommend that everyone turn off their power
for
a
weekend
and make
a list of things they
haven't thought of. Hubby and I have decided on more things that we should get.
The generator is getting a good workout and we now know how much gas it consumes
per hour and can plan accordingly. A couple of flashlights went "dead" and
we realized we had forgotten to get new 6 volt batteries for them. The chickens
were terrified of the storm and the dark and we realized how difficult the set
up
is for the generator to power the chicken coup, so more planning. I have more
on my list, but I think you and everyone gets the idea. You can plan and plan,
but you need to do a dress rehearsal. We are loving the new blog. Keep up the
great work. Thanks so much. - Mrs. C.K.