Benefits of a blackout

“The Mets didn't lose.”

“Humbling ,,,,ain't it????
"I've never had my power out long enough for the fridge to spoil. A few hrs. max,,, mostly storm related,, BUT I'll tell ya,, I don't always mind it,,,either. There is just something about IT, like a deer in headlights one's world sorta grinds to a halt when the power goes out. While frightening to some, IT'S enjoyable to others.

Its sickening, in a way, how dependent we have become. Our usage and waste. The daily chit we take for granted. A power outage will always be a moment of reflection for me and great time for the Princeton.-tec Aurora strobin' headlamp."
Briar Rabbit
06:22:37 PM
08/14/03


Well said, Mr. Rabbit. No offense to those here who have been affected by this, but I think something like this is good for Americans. It's a real eye opener. It shows how truely vulnerable we really are at a time when we've come to have some pretty big egos.

This was an accident. What happens when a well crafted terrorist plan takes out multiple grids in a way that doesn't allow them to come back up as quick as they have here.

We have become so dependent on power that our world comes grinding to a halt when something like this happens.

As a backpacker I have everything I need on hand to survive for a long time with no power, water etc. How about the majority of people out there who can't even wipe there own asses without modern technology. What do they do in a situation like this. They sit back and cry until someone comes to their aid.

That's my rant and I'm sticking to it.”

“It's fine unless it's a hot, muggy summer night or a freezing cold winter night. Went through a prolonged power outage due to an ice storm once. A neighbor with a portable generator generously alternated it between three houses all night long to keep the pipes and inhabitants from freezing.”

“Indy, I'm with you on your rant! People have become to used to having doors open automatically, and the other things we all take for granted. I am not saying that these comforts are bad things, but people should be prepared for the times that these things are not available.”

“Floyd might as well take the time off. They're not going anywhere with him, and they can't get much worse without him.

Nothing nine position players and a stable full of pitchers couldn't cure.”

“Tohoe, better watch who you side with. They blistered me for the same comments on the "Whats Happening in the City" thread”

“Yah, you'll get much less heat for saying that the Mets suck this year.”

“I never said the Mets suck. I just said they didn't lose due to the power failure.

"Tonights scheduled Mets loss has been postponed due to the power failure."”

“OK, so you'll get less heat for implying that the Mets suck this year...”

“I'll go take a look at that thread.”