Power Outages and Rain – Thats the Main Story of this Sunday

Paisley, On

Again, Sunday, Nov. 15^th, sleeping in until 7:30. We weren’t the only ones. I think it is the first time since we moved in a month ago (a month ago!) that I was the first one downstairs. Wes and Susan weren’t up yet. I made our tea and coffee and brought them upstairs around 8:15 and the power (hydro/electric) went out by 8:30. Phew! Just made it! Today, I am also reminded that it has been a month since we said goodbye to our beautiful Mom. I'm not feeling sad, knowing how hard it was to see her that way, though we do miss her presence in our lives. 

   

I believe I received another message from Mom today
as I was reading
Her birthday is April 17th and my middle name - Irene
I often get messages from Daddy in the pages of my book
so this is no surprise. Thanks Mom!💕

We’d been warned about the possibility of power outages due to the high velocity winds forecasted for today. When Wes got up soon after, even though we were able to use his 12-volt light system, he put their generator on so they could make their own coffee. The rain on our upstairs window was more than a clue that I wouldn’t be walking this morning so resigned myself to that fact. Whether it let up all day, was anyone’s guess but it didn’t look too promising.

There wasn't much change from this view all day
It was a good day to be inside

Bill and I had our brew while reading blogs (on battery power) and then when we were able to, we made our second drink of the day around 10. It was dull outside so even the light from a window wasn’t much to read from but we managed for a while. We like to conserve as much as the next person so on genny power, we put our pillows at the bottom of the bed with our books.

Having finished the 'Tea' book last night during commercials while watching Holly & Ivy, the Christmas movie, with Bill, I started one Susan loaned me. By James Campbell, The Final Frontiersman caught me within the first few pages. A story of a man from Wisconsin who moved to the resort location of northeastern Alaska to make a new life with an Eskimo wife and two daughters. I was curious to find out “why?” anyone would want to do that, so we’ll see how it goes. No sun for weeks, months? Not this gal.

As you can see, with our view of the window, the light
was better at the bottom of the bed

At noon, Bill looked out and the street lights were back on so when I went down to make us soup for lunch, I informed Wes. Yay! 😉 He made the switch from generator to normal power and we carried on. Joining at the table for our individual meals, tomato soup for us and grilled cheese for them, we had a good conversation, as usual. The talk was mostly about wind experiences of which we each had some to share.

After dishes, Bill made his lunch for Monday and we came upstairs. He is almost finished his J.A. Jance book and that was his goal today. I’m watchful of the weather, with wee hopes to get these legs outside for a walk and to get some fresh air. The wind must be from the southwest as it is to be a warmer day than the last couple. 11C/52F is pretty nice, really, at this time of year. Instead of getting into my book after lunch, I decided to get out my cross-stitch and see if I could accomplish a few stitches.

I couldn't do both at the same time so when my arm got tired, I read
and visa versa

Well, that was the plan when I wrote that. However, I went to the closet where our ‘things’ are and the first thing I saw was my bag of wool. Hmmm, I had a couple of crochet projects in mind so got that out instead of the cross-stitch. Crocheting doesn’t need as much light or as much concentration. 😊 I crawled up on the bed and began with a chain stitch while I debated what to create. No doubt there will be a tear-out or two so it is best to start slow.

Shall we gather in our little kitchen, dear?
It is small but it works well for us

Bill sat at his laptop YouTubing while I alternated between the book and the yarn. The outside weather was not getting any better, winds whipping to stupid speeds and rain battering the window pane, so I’m glad I’d found something to do inside that I enjoy. I’m also grateful to be here with my sweetie. Before we went downstairs at 5:45 to start supper he said something that made me sad but glad, at the same time, that we are on the same wave-length. “I wish we were elsewhere in our Suite”.💓💓💓

Bill cooks the potatoes

I do the fish

Bill cooked the hash browns in our Fry Daddy and I fried the fish in a pan on the stove. They both came out perfectly! 

And everything came out great, at the same time

When dishes were done, we came up and he hopped in the shower. Another movie night starting at 7 for my 3 housemates so I should get a fair bit of reading and/or crocheting done. No distractions. Well, I think I'll try calling at least one of my children.😊 Even though we were stuck indoors today, it was a wonderful day. We take them as they come and are grateful for each and every one.

and a chocolatey dessert with whipping cream

Good night!

As I close this post, I am thinking of my sister, for one, who has been without power since 1:30 this afternoon. A wood stove to keep them warm and a cold sandwich for supper proves that we have all learned to cope with what comes our way. Sleep well, Cathy and Bill!

Thank you for taking time out of your day to pop by!