The first intimation of this was that my computer screen would not light up. I pressed the space bar repeatedly but nothing happened. I then noticed that the Drobo\u2019s lights were off.
Next step – the light switch – no power to the lights
Next step – check the main circuit boards – all switches were in the right orientation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next step – check the 4G signal on my phone – still there
A txt came through from Power Grid – power cut – estimated 12:15 return of power<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So that is Sunday lunch ruined if the power does not come back on for the family lunch. A dog walk beckoned. While I was out on \u2018walkies\u2019 the power went out on the mobile phone mast. I suspect that it has a battery supply for short outages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is occurring perhaps twice a month now – the first and perhaps not the last for March. So inconvenient – computer off, no mobile signal. No TV or HomePods and Apple Music. The central heating is off but the sun is streaming in.
Time to crank up the log fire and have a cup of tea. Unlike the Americans, we Brits use electric kettles (240V). So time to go to the dual supply Rangemaster and put a hob kettle on the gas ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We still have power to the local water supply, so toilets flush and we have clean drinking water. It is daylight and we have candles and a portable gas heater. If we place our black Labrador puppy into direct sunlight, then she will act as a heat store for later use!
Time to wrap up, go into the garden, empty out the compost from the wormery and drain out the liquor that will sustain pot plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now imagine you are in Ukraine 🇺🇦
Wrecked houses, no power, no light, no water \u2014 just a solid determination not to give in to Russian aggression and murder.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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