Okay…I finally have power (specifically: heat) back! It’s been a grueling start to the winter season for us in our new hometown of Bradford, Massachusettes, which is north of Boston. We had an unexpected ice storm on Thursday which quickly piled up on the trees causing them to fall and knock out the electricity. I’m not completely convinced but I’m pretty sure that sleeping in my living room, huddled around the fireplace, drinking lukewarm coffee (yuck!) ’cause it cooled down as soon as I poured it into a cup, playing every board game we own at least 40 times each (and we’ve got A LOT of games), wearing 5 layers of all of our warmest clothing without regard for fashion, and not showering for several days (because lets just be honest nobody was sweating, and, therefore, creating any body odor, and who in their right mind would climb into an ice cold shower in an ice cold house?!?!), all the while getting to church every night because my daughter and I are in the church Christmas play and the show must go on(!) is on my list of Top Ten Things to Make Sure To Do Again.
But anyway…I’m all that much more grateful for my home tonight after roughing it for 3 days. Thankfully, it wasn’t 3 weeks! 
Whew! Welcome to the Northeast!
December 16, 2008 at 6:48 pm
Julie:
Back in the mid 1990’s there was a devastating ice storm in our are and we had a similar experience. As rough as it was, ’till this day we recall that experience and laugh. What fun memories.
December 26, 2008 at 9:57 am
Julie,
In my country we didnt’ have this kind of weather, but we have had earthquakes.. and I remember the one in 1985.. it was pretty bad, but the still best memories of being together as a family, all of us sleeping in grandma’s living room, with no electricity, only flashlights but oh, my… we played every game that we had and we “created” alternatives games… but now after 24 years we still have the memories of sharing a “unique” situation.. Love and family sustained us!