GONNA BE A GOOD ONE
They say it is going to be a good one.
Blue skies, quietly turn white
As snow filled clouds move in
Tonight, the near full moon
Cannot overcome clouds thick with moisture.
On my way home from work
I mentally check off my “be prepared” for power outage list:
- Fill water containers, and bathtub, for flushing
- Pull out camping lanterns, flash lights, Candles
- Pick up “D” batteries
- Make sure auxillary charger for cell phone is fully charged
- Have portable radio ready
- Leave car at end of driveway
- Fill bird feeders for feathered friends
- Whatever you do stay out of grocery stores
I get home, and make sure everything is handy,
Then zap, something tripped a circuit breaker,
and “the storm of the decade” is not even here yet.
I make my way to basement, flip the breaker and “POP”
Not a good sound coming from a breaker.
I turn the switch off. Check wires to making sure nothing feels hot.
Anything else is beyond my capacity to address-I am daring when it comes to DIY repairs, but not stupid
However, I am not going to get an electrician at this hour.
Decide I can do without electricity in my living room and bedroom for a day or more or until an electrician can come and check things out.
This all before a flake has fallen.
Yes, going to be a good one.
And loving the possible challenge.
