Riding the Storm Out (Cross-Post)

Well, looks like it's going to be fun. Freezing rain has started in Oklahoma City. We're next. Accumulations have been upped to 1" for us here in the Fayetteville area.

Last night was an interesting night. Hubby went tout to dinner with the work folks and I stayed in. I was just sitting in bed eating a late dinner (spanish yellow rice w/brussels sprouts) and I saw a huge blue flash and the electricity went out. I knew exactly what it was -- a transformer blew. Judging from the brightness I knew it was nearby.

The TV, coffee pot, alarm clock, and air conditioner are run on electricity. (yes, we have an emergency coffee pot, a french press, for those who are concerned about our cawfee consumption.) The rest runs on either propane or 12 volt (battery). So no worries. I even have a backup 12-volt crock pot.

I immediately turned off the electrical appliances and went outside to disconnect us from "shore" power. Yes, it was the transformer about 30-50 yards away that blew -- the oil starting a small fire on the ground. I immediately went back in to call 911 and tried to find an address for the RV park so I could report it. Came back outside, maglight in hand ready to do it. Saw some guys out there standing @20-30 feet from the fire. They already called 911.

I called Hank, but his phone wasn't on. So I called one of his brothers just to make sure I did the right thing about the shore power. Turned out I did. Yay me! I turned off all out lights except one interior and one exterior light, conserving our battery power.

About a 90 minutes later the electric company had a new transformer up just as hubby was pulling in.

If our electricity goes out, it may be kinda quiet here for a while, but not to worry. Our Airstream was built for boondocking. I'm sure we'll be fine.

Got a pork roast and bavarian kraut going in the big electric crockpot. Want to get that done so we can nibble on that tonight and tomorrow. Got the freezer stocked with veggies, two loaves of bread, peanut butter, two gallons of milk, a full water tank, and  three large bottles of drinking water. And one beer. LOL!

Go out and make it a good day, y'all. It's going to get fun here...