Generator More or Less

Friday evening the storms hit and knocked out our power.  The first real "test" of our whole house generator since it has not been restored yet (40 hours and counting).  At first we thought we had airconditioning tied to the generator but alas it was one of the "trade offs" when we determined what "essential" power items we "needed".

When you think about the need for electricity just rank in order what things you need.  Here is the list:
Garage Door Opener, Hair Dryer (Susan's #1), Furnace, Heat Pump, Airconditioner, Internet Access, Electric Hot Water, Refrigerator, TV, Fans, Reading lights, Microwave, Oven/Stove, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hot Water Dispenser,  Computer, Cordless Phone, Sump Pump, Septic Aerator, Washer & Dryer plugs for recharging cell phone, laptops  and the list could continue.

Last time we had an extended power outage we book 4 days at a hotel.  That was the point at which Susan insisted we get a generator.  Since then we had always stated that our purchase had been the "insurance" for the neighborhood since we would probably never use it (with our luck). 

So with this outage we can "feel" good (but hot like everyone else) about having limited power at our house.  Part of the "good" is feeling vindicated in the decision to spend the big bucks for the generator.  The other part, is not worrying or obsessing about when the power will return.

Now the only thing that could go wrong is running out of propane - now that would be schaedenfraude for the "generator less" neighbors  :)