That week with intermittent power and 0 degrees Fahrenheit weather was wild. We are ill-equipped for that situation here. I was fortunate to have a gas stove and no busted pipes.
I also figured out that my best survival tool was my brain. I figured out how to maximize tasks during daylight and the random hours with power, how to grind coffee (rolling pin and baggie--oops re: microplastics), and strategies to keep warm. Kept the fridge food outside in the snow.
Losing power in the summer here would be much worse. I have a story for next week...
Thanks!
That week with intermittent power and 0 degrees Fahrenheit weather was wild. We are ill-equipped for that situation here. I was fortunate to have a gas stove and no busted pipes.
I also figured out that my best survival tool was my brain. I figured out how to maximize tasks during daylight and the random hours with power, how to grind coffee (rolling pin and baggie--oops re: microplastics), and strategies to keep warm. Kept the fridge food outside in the snow.
Losing power in the summer here would be much worse. I have a story for next week...
I’m sort of resigned to being one of the first to die. Like you, my fear and anxiety levels prevent me from learning about disaster preparedness.
Same! I don't think I'll run from the aliens or zombies.
I'd count s'mores and hot toddies chief among survival skills.
As always I continue to enjoy reading the stories from your journey Claire!