No power!

@TheHorse (225377)
Walnut Creek, California
April 8, 2024 10:52am CST
As I mentioned in a previous post, we are due to have a power outage today from 9 AM to 3 PM. No it is not due to an act of God, nor the eclipse. It is due to Pacific Gas and Electric doing maintenance work of some sort. Oh snap! I have only nine minutes to get my hash and eggs cooked.up. I have made a list of things I can do today that do not involve electricity in my house. Do you still exist? What time is it? So far I can tell the world is still here at 8:51 AM.
17 people like this
16 responses
Mildred Tabitha
@mildredtabitha (16478)
• Nairobi, Kenya
8 Apr 24
Too bad you won't have power for many hours. I hope you only experience that today and not many days.
2 people like this
The Horse
@TheHorse (225377)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Apr 24
It is supposed to be only today. It is 9:06 AM and I still have power. I turned off my stereo. I don't want to hear a "pop" when the power goes out.
2 people like this
Mildred Tabitha
@mildredtabitha (16478)
• Nairobi, Kenya
8 Apr 24
@TheHorse I'm glad you still have power. Enjoy eating the eggs.
2 people like this
The Horse
@TheHorse (225377)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Apr 24
@mildredtabitha They were yummy.
2 people like this
Four Walls
@FourWalls (73544)
• United States
8 Apr 24
When you get back online you’ll discover that cats have taken over the world.
2 people like this
Four Walls
@FourWalls (73544)
• United States
8 Apr 24
@TheHorse — it’ll be official. “They” didn’t want to tell anyone, but the “eclipse” is the cat spaceship landing.
2 people like this
The Horse
@TheHorse (225377)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Apr 24
I thought they already had.
2 people like this
The Horse
@TheHorse (225377)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Apr 24
@FourWalls Hah! I hope South Park was right and glowing cows step out!
2 people like this
snowy
@snowy22315 (187726)
• United States
8 Apr 24
No power, no fun!
2 people like this
The Horse
@TheHorse (225377)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Apr 24
Sometimes it's no power more fun!
2 people like this
May2k8
@May2k8 (18505)
• Indonesia
8 Apr 24
I'm still here and it's already 10:57 pm, I'm sleepy and want to rest.
2 people like this
The Horse
@TheHorse (225377)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Apr 24
Aha! The comet...I mean the UFO...I mean the eclipse is making you sleepy.
2 people like this
May2k8
@May2k8 (18505)
• Indonesia
8 Apr 24
@TheHorse Maybe that's true, I've never felt this sleepy.
2 people like this
The Horse
@TheHorse (225377)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Apr 24
@May2k8 It's a good time to nap. If you wake up, you can check and see if the world is still here.
2 people like this
Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (114471)
• Marion, Ohio
8 Apr 24
Its 5:34 here and I think I am still here
1 person likes this
Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (114471)
• Marion, Ohio
8 Apr 24
@TheHorse That could be. I don't know what the afterlife is like
1 person likes this
Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (114471)
• Marion, Ohio
9 Apr 24
@TheHorse I just want to hug some people. Especially my son
The Horse
@TheHorse (225377)
• Walnut Creek, California
9 Apr 24
@wolfgirl569 Id take a bunch of nice musicians in a room and cool gal to go home to.
1 person likes this
Akaninyene Etuk
@akanetuk (2135)
•
8 Apr 24
Power is life, do you know some parts of Africa have consistent Power outages through out the day, and without any warning.
2 people like this
The Horse
@TheHorse (225377)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Apr 24
Sure did. We are lucky to have services most of the time
1 person likes this
Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (163061)
• United States
8 Apr 24
Good idea to turn off equipment so that it does not suffer from a surge when the power is returned.
1 person likes this
The Horse
@TheHorse (225377)
• Walnut Creek, California
9 Apr 24
The power came back on at 3:50, only fifty minutes late. Glad I wsnt counting on it for my defibrillator or something.
Judy Story
@jstory07 (143252)
• Roseburg, Oregon
8 Apr 24
Go for a nice walk and enjoy nature.
The Horse
@TheHorse (225377)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Apr 24
I have some stuff done and may cycle.
RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (83878)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Apr 24
Reminded me of an awesome Tom Waite song And the world keeps turning. I love his raspy voice on this one.
youtu.be
Your browser isn’t supported anymore. Update it to get the best YouTube experience and our latest features. Learn moreRemind me later
1 person likes this
RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (83878)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Apr 24
1 person likes this
The Horse
@TheHorse (225377)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Apr 24
He is good!
1 person likes this
The Horse
@TheHorse (225377)
• Walnut Creek, California
9 Apr 24
@RasmaSandra Some of his lines flow through my head but they're a tad vulgar.
1 person likes this
Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (318822)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Apr 24
I hope they got everything done in the allotted time.
Jessica
@JESSY3236 (20395)
• United States
9 Apr 24
That's sucks. I'm glad you have power now.
Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130204)
• Israel
9 Apr 24
@TheHorse Good luck with your to do list of the day of the outage. That was good they told you instead of springing on you.
LindaOH
@LindaOHio (186538)
• United States
9 Apr 24
I am so glad we have a standby generator. I persuaded hubby to get one installed. When he's not here and the power goes out, I have power/heat/AC/lights.
Arunima Singh
@arunima25 (89692)
• Bangalore, India
9 Apr 24
Oh! No electricity for long hours would mean that you will stay away from online world. But then the silver lining would be that you would find so many old traditional ways to keep yourself engaged. Would love to hear about how you actually spent your day
celticeagle
@celticeagle (173105)
• Boise, Idaho
9 Apr 24
Yes, I still exist. It's good to push yourself and do things differently occasionally. Makes life more interesting.
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (350751)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Apr 24
I think you were a bit naive thinking the company would stick to their 9-3 time slot. Here, 9-3 could easily mean an earlier start and/or a later finish.