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13. It frightenss me how much my life depends on power!

Reply to JustABozoOnThisBus (Reply #12)

Mon Jul 22, 2019, 10:30 PM

Jul 2019

7 years ago, near Everett, WA, power went out due to a snow storm. The roads were iced up
and dangerous to drive, so we were stuck in an all electric condo without power.
Guess what, no heat (not easy for a 72 year old), no hot water (can't shower with ice cold water),
no range (no hot food), and of course no TV. Luckily my cell phone battery was alive and I could
call the electric utility and explain my predicament.

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My son made me go bicycling this morning with him, with the heat already rising. [View all] NNadir Jul 2019 OP

Just came back from the Gym at140 Jul 2019 #1

Thanks. Believe me, I'm well aware of the danger of this heat. NNadir Jul 2019 #3

You said "I have never before been so aware of how beautiful life is..." at140 Jul 2019 #7

Thanks. Even as a young man... NNadir Jul 2019 #8

I'll be 85 next month...the 80s suck Imho. virgogal Jul 2019 #5

Went to the gym this morning, left without exercising. JustABozoOnThisBus Jul 2019 #12

It frightenss me how much my life depends on power! at140 Jul 2019 #13

Drink lots of water,.. pace yourself not to over do it. magicarpet Jul 2019 #2

Exactly. I'm old enough to know my limits. Thanks. n/t. NNadir Jul 2019 #4

If you don't move you rust, so says my wonderful 84 year old husband 😉 MLAA Jul 2019 #6

Thank you. Both my sons are wonderful young men. n/t. NNadir Jul 2019 #9

Cycling is the perfect exercise Ron Obvious Jul 2019 #10

Yes, exactly, all of the above. NNadir Jul 2019 #11