So last night we had 12 people sleeping in our house to stay warm. Six kids under the age of six; six adults. It has been pretty interesting. We thought Murray was going to get power back today, but it only came on for a short while.
So, we’re all in for another night. Maybe three or four. We’ll see.
I’m not to worried about staying warm through the weekend, but after that I’ve got to get some wood for the stove. And we’re not really sure what to do about food. If it warms up, how do we keep milk from spoiling?
This whole ordeal has me wanting to make several “modifications” to the house plans we’ve been looking at: a wood stove, solar panels, geothermal system, a cellar, and city water (which I don’t think is possible on the land I’ve bought, but I’ve gotten past how much I hate the taste compared to well water).
I wonder if I can really afford to get solar panels? I wonder if I can go the next month without using electricity, except for our water, water heater, refridgerator, and stove? Can I do without the Internet? Lights?
You’re right. I was kidding about living without the internet.
