I don't know how the pioneers did it...

[dibl]

Re: I don't know how the pioneers did it...

You got it Vinny. I also sent it to Starwolf and told him to use it as he sees fit. BTW, I'm using his Gull Lake theme, including one of the four desktop wallpapers.

[DoYouKubuntu]

Re: I don't know how the pioneers did it...

Here is what I did on February 1 of this year, when we had our bi-weekly power outtage:

[img width=400 height=300]http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/3748/candlefire.png[/img]

practiced my low-light photography technique.

That's a fantastic photo.

[dibl]

Re: I don't know how the pioneers did it...

Here is what I did on February 1 of this year, when we had our bi-weekly power outtage:

[img width=400 height=300]http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/3748/candlefire.png[/img]

practiced my low-light photography technique.

That's a fantastic photo.

Thank you. I'll e-mail it to you also, if you want it.

[DoYouKubuntu]

Re: I don't know how the pioneers did it...

Here is what I did on February 1 of this year, when we had our bi-weekly power outtage:

[img width=400 height=300]http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/3748/candlefire.png[/img]

practiced my low-light photography technique.

That's a fantastic photo.

Thank you. I'll e-mail it to you also, if you want it.

Thanks, I'd love it: grace[at]smartassproducts[dot]com

[SteveRiley]

Re: I don't know how the pioneers did it...

Speaking of Midwest weather disasters, here's the 25 May 2011 hailstorm that not only took out the power, but also ruined every roof within 3 miles of my house, and any siding except brick and hardwood. I lost 6 windows and a bunch of screens, as well as my roof, gutters, and vinyl siding. (A "silver lining" -- I never liked the color of this house, so now State Farm is helping me change it. )

Luckily we had both cars in the garage at the time -- lots of folks around here are still driving dimpled cars from that storm.

[img width=400 height=300]http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/2128/l1060549.jpg[/img]

Hey dibl, where in Ohio is that? I don't recall so much hail from when I lived in Columbus.

Denver is another story...hail is routine. Matter of fact, Denver has the highest home owners insurance I've ever paid -- because of high probability of hail damaging or destroying the roof.

[Detonate]

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I'm always amused by scenes in movies about the old west where someone goes into a room and lights a kerosene lamp and the whole room lights up bright as day. If you have ever tried to read by the light of a kerosene lamp you know that it is a pitiful light source. Better than a candle but not not by much.

[dibl]

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Hey dibl, where in Ohio is that? I don't recall so much hail from when I lived in Columbus.

I'm on the southeast corner of the Dayton metropolitan area, in Centerville. Yes, that storm was very unusual -- first time in my 61 years in Ohio that I got hit by hail this size.

[DoYouKubuntu]

Re: I don't know how the pioneers did it...

I'm always amused by scenes in movies about the old west where someone goes into a room and lights a kerosene lamp and the whole room lights up bright as day. If you have ever tried to read by the light of a kerosene lamp you know that it is a pitiful light source. Better than a candle but not not by much.

I've never actually used a kerosene lamp, but I've always just sort of assumed that the "whole room lights up bright as day" phenomenon was a bit of Hollywood license. That and the way they--by omission--imply that indoor plumbing either existed, or no one back then pooped/peed.

[GreyGeek]

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Here is what I did on February 1 of this year, when we had our bi-weekly power outtage:
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3rd world country status? When did you move to California? (Sorry, DYK )

[vinnywright]

Re: I don't know how the pioneers did it...

I'm always amused by scenes in movies about the old west where someone goes into a room and lights a kerosene lamp and the whole room lights up bright as day. If you have ever tried to read by the light of a kerosene lamp you know that it is a pitiful light source. Better than a candle but not not by much.

I've never actually used a kerosene lamp, but I've always just sort of assumed that the "whole room lights up bright as day" phenomenon was a bit of Hollywood license. That and the way they--by omission--imply that indoor plumbing either existed, or no one back then pooped/peed.

He he .........in my living room in NC. I have 3 kerosene lamps(that burn the colored oil you get from a pharmacy) 2 3candle wall sconces and about 6 single candle holders.

when the power goes out and we light them all it is acualy more light than the 2 tabel lamps that usualy are on AND it will heat the room .............. from outside it looks like we still have power ha ha

VINNY

[Detonate]

Re: I don't know how the pioneers did it...

I have a couple of those battery powered camping lanterns that work great. The newer ones use CFL bulbs and give more light with longer battery life. I also have a propane camping stove for cooking and making coffee and I have a fireplace and plenty of firewood. So when we get a power failure I manage OK.

[vinnywright]

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I have a couple of those battery powered camping lanterns that work great. The newer ones use CFL bulbs and give more light with longer battery life. I also have a propane camping stove for cooking and making coffee and I have a fireplace and plenty of firewood. So when we get a power failure I manage OK.

I also heat with wood .......a wood stove in the middle of the house so cooking is no prob hear as well ........and baked potatoes cooked in the cols are SOoooo good

VINNY

[DoYouKubuntu]

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He he .........in my living room in NC. I have 3 kerosene lamps(that burn the colored oil you get from a pharmacy) 2 3candle wall sconces and about 6 single candle holders.

when the power goes out and we light them all it is acualy more light than the 2 tabel lamps that usualy are on AND it will heat the room .............. from outside it looks like we still have power ha ha

You're in North Carolina? So is my best friend. Hurricane Irene was her first experience with a hurricane in years, since back when she was stationed at Camp Lejeune herself (her daughter and son-in-law are both Marines stationed there). They now have a generator...just in case. It sounds like you've adapted REALLY well to the inevitable.

When I moved back home [to CA] it really never occurred to me that I'd see a Dallas-type power outage again, i.e., one caused by the weather and that drags on for days.

Here is what I did on February 1 of this year, when we had our bi-weekly power outtage:
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3rd world country status? When did you move to California? (Sorry, DYK )

Ha ha! :P Since moving back here in '06 I've been blissfully unaffected by power outages--that were so common in Dallas--until now. And THIS was a biggie!

[vinnywright]

Re: I don't know how the pioneers did it...

He he .........in my living room in NC. I have 3 kerosene lamps(that burn the colored oil you get from a pharmacy) 2 3candle wall sconces and about 6 single candle holders.

when the power goes out and we light them all it is acualy more light than the 2 tabel lamps that usualy are on AND it will heat the room .............. from outside it looks like we still have power ha ha

You're in North Carolina? So is my best friend. Hurricane Irene was her first experience with a hurricane in years, since back when she was stationed at Camp Lejeune herself (her daughter and son-in-law are both Marines stationed there). They now have a generator...just in case. It sounds like you've adapted REALLY well to the inevitable.

yup Lexington NC to be specific ................... ya a country boy can survive

VINNY

[woodsmoke]

Re: I don't know how the pioneers did it...

coleman lanterns produce a lot brighter light.

woodsmoke