It is odd to be out here, so far from the electrical grid, and yet seemingly in better shape than much of the country at the moment. I do not mean this as a boast, show of pride or anything of the like. It is mere observation that being fully independent has an upside, as well as the down side; if my power goes out, there is only one human on Earth that really gives a damn, so the alternate side is present.
The snow has returned, the third small storm in as many days, but there was a nice break in the weather this morning. Time to run with the dog, shovel and snow blow out a few loops to run upon, and reload the wood bins for another chilly night. It is currently seventy eight in the living room, so I am surely set on keeping the place toasty. Thus far, I’ve burned nearly two thirds of my wood reserves but used less than 1/3 of my propane, so there is plenty of both to make it until spring and the changing weather.
I hope you are warm, safe and dry, where ever you are, and I hope your power system returns post haste.
