SeanMike Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 The A-Rod joke has been cracking me up. I just had my first real power flickers, which means I turned off things I super care about (my 360 and new TV), leave on my router and computer (the former is cheap enough that I'm like sure, whatever, the latter is old enough that I have a replacement en route), and switch to books and cookies. And maybe beer, as I've been drinking rum for hours. Or more rum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidsdc Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Power has flickered several times, we've cooked up the 2lbs of Broccoli (Costco) in to soup, cooked our eggs hard boiled, stocked the freezer with containers of water to freeze a few days ago to keep it full...so far power is on, and keeping fingers crossed that it stays that way. Since you're familiar with the area Don, if you see this, parts of Colesville Rd are closed north of Four Corners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Yeah, it would suck to be "elderly woman killed when tree falls on house." I wonder at what age one stops being a person with a name and an age and becomes "elderly woman"? At 40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezy Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Lost power for only 2.5 hours last night -- immediately after finishing cooking dinner, so very good timing there. Still slept in the den in case of falling timber but no issues there. However, when rolling up my bedroll, I threw my back out. This confirms what I've always suspected: Hurricanes = bothersome Housework = dangerous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xochitl10 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Wonder of wonders, we haven't lost power just north of downtown Silver Spring (Woodside). Azami and I have a boatload of ice (16-lb. bag, 7-lb. bag, plus various frozen jugs full of water), if anyone needs ice or knows someone who needs it. PM me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilaine Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Second that. We have three bags of ice and a ton of Chinese restaurant containers full of ice if anyone needs them (would like the containers back) and can loan you two nice Coleman battery lanterns with new batteries. Fairfax near State Police station on Braddock Road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I heard goodeats' Tweet mentioned on WTOP at 11:12 AM this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilaine Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I heard goodeats' Tweet mentioned on WTOP at 11:12 AM this morning. Do tell? I am all ears . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcandohio Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Lost power for only 2.5 hours last night -- immediately after finishing cooking dinner, so very good timing there. Still slept in the den in case of falling timber but no issues there. However, when rolling up my bedroll, I threw my back out. This confirms what I've always suspected: Hurricanes = bothersome Housework = dangerous I am so glad you are mostly OK, but this post made me laugh out loud during an otherwise stressful day at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Can't find hardwood charcoal. Sightings welcomed. Home Depot. Strosnider's, A&H Gourmet Seafood in Bethesda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agm Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Lost power for only 2.5 hours last night -- immediately after finishing cooking dinner, so very good timing there. Still slept in the den in case of falling timber but no issues there. However, when rolling up my bedroll, I threw my back out. This confirms what I've always suspected: Hurricanes = bothersome Housework = dangerous We never lost power, just had a few spikes. But I did manage to injure my rib cage last night, by sneezing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezy Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 We never lost power, just had a few spikes. But I did manage to injure my rib cage last night, by sneezing. Ouch! I hope you feel better soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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