tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32239065.post2696825821683461117..comments2023-03-22T05:48:27.226-04:00Comments on Ramblings of a Virginia Lady: The Speed of Modern LifeVirginia Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16641613214603672322noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32239065.post-18114364699703151682008-06-25T03:22:00.000-04:002008-06-25T03:22:00.000-04:00Bernita, I'll take the heat over the cold, I think...Bernita, I'll take the heat over the cold, I think. I'm not one for cold weather at all.Virginia Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16641613214603672322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32239065.post-65627559017046984062008-06-15T06:56:00.000-04:002008-06-15T06:56:00.000-04:00We were without power after an ice storm for 5 and...We were without power after an ice storm for 5 and 1/2 days in January.<BR/>One's focus is on heat entirely.Bernitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05264585685253812090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32239065.post-32732146423742211042008-06-10T12:51:00.000-04:002008-06-10T12:51:00.000-04:00Thanks, Bernard. It was an experience. I've been ...Thanks, Bernard. It was an experience. I've been very fortunate, it's very rare for the power to go out and even when it does it's usually only for an hour or so. And now, we've bought a generator so it won't go out again for years, I'm sure. And I definitely appreciate my Dad and all his help. He's a life saver, literally at times.Virginia Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16641613214603672322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32239065.post-42379044469357910132008-06-09T14:31:00.000-04:002008-06-09T14:31:00.000-04:00You covered the many inconveniences and hazards re...You covered the many inconveniences and hazards resulting from power outages very well. You’re right, humidity can make it seem like you can’t even breathe. Temps in the eighties with high humidity can feel like it’s really over a hundred. Multiple days without power can really be a stunning reminder of how much electricity means to us today. I’m glad your Dad had a place with power for your kidsBernardLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09722619048888613647noreply@blogger.com