Things To Do When There's No Electricity

United States
December 26, 2006 3:25pm CST
In my earlier topic about conserving energy I mentioned that I turn off the main breaker for a 24 hour period every month. In the past when I've mentioned doing that people have asked what I do during that time period so I thought I'd write about it here. Hopefully others will contribute their ideas! Read by candlelight Work outside in the yard Sit on the front porch and talk Play board games with the kids Paint, draw, sew, etc. Have 'intimate' time with my other half Cook dinner on the grill Go for a nice long walk Listen to my other half play guitar That's a short list to get started. If you have ideas on what to do during 24 hours with no electricity, share them please.
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Ashida
@Ashida (1370)
• United States
28 Dec 06
We've done a number of things. if it's dark, we'll pretend to be camping and tell ghost stories around the flashlight. Or if the weather permits, we will go outside and build a bonfire and cook over it, warm our toes, etc...
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BrickShyOfALoad
@BrickShyOfALoad (266)
• United States
29 Dec 06
Oh, the camping out sort of thing sounds fun to me. So does the bonfire. Thanks, those are ideas for when the weather is cool. :)
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VINAYBAR
@VINAYBAR (364)
• India
29 Dec 06
Well,my Ipod is generally charged to the brim,so I spend my time listening to songs on it.I lie on the couch,stare outside and contemplate over my life.
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BrickShyOfALoad
@BrickShyOfALoad (266)
• United States
31 Dec 06
I don't have an ipod though it's something I'd like to have. Maybe I'll get one and that will give me something new to do. :)
shahabahmadkhan
@shahabahmadkhan (1999)
• India
31 Dec 06
well i usually go to sleep, or go out any play badminton or cricket, sometimes i study and sometimes i just wait for electricity to come back again
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1fatpig
@1fatpig (785)
• Australia
1 Jan 07
In Australia where going to have 1 day a year where the power is cut off for 24 hours and its going to be a Holiday ... Interesting the whole of Australia in darkness great ..
andy_baex
@andy_baex (428)
• Indonesia
31 Dec 06
well my friend i will try to answer your discussion, i have just agree with your opinion about electricity, that's great thinking, i think i will read some books, newspaper and play around with my child and fishing in the river. i think that's great idea. okey my friend keepo make good discussion like this. this is great discussion for me. good luck