Blackout Day Two

It was the second evening of no power and we are getting along fine. I must say that I would prefer having electricity but we'll be okay until it is back. In the meantime, we have been enjoying the fireplace and sleeping in the living room.

Concern is starting to build over stuff in the freezer. It all has to be thawing and the latest info from Washington Water Power (Avista) is we could be out for 3 to 5 days. We opened the freezer in the kitchen once to get the ice out. We have not opened the big freezer in the basement and that is where a lot of meat is. I'm hoping the insulation will keep it cold for another day or so, but beyond that, I think we're in trouble.

Avista is saying this is the worst storm damage they have ever had to deal with in 126 years.

We sat in the living room in front of the fire, drinking beer and wine and listening to an audio book. (The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt) It's a very good story but it is long. We started listening to it when we drove to Iowa this past summer and we still have a good ten hours of listening to get through. I'm hoping this power outage doesn't last long enough for us to finish the book.