tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post8004236764684158130..comments2024-03-28T19:58:17.811+00:00Comments on Wargaming Miscellany: And then the lights went off ...Robert (Bob) Corderyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-3570946896437166612012-12-21T00:07:17.037+00:002012-12-21T00:07:17.037+00:00Nigel Drury,
You are absolutely correct.
Our new...Nigel Drury,<br /><br />You are absolutely correct.<br /><br />Our new freezer was switched off for nearly 24 hours, but its contents were still frozen when the power came back on. The slightly older freezer needed less than 30 minutes to get back to its operating temperature and its contents also seem to have survived unaffected.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-37988238953555645422012-12-21T00:03:14.683+00:002012-12-21T00:03:14.683+00:00Rob3rod (Robbie),
We have had similar power cuts ...Rob3rod (Robbie),<br /><br />We have had similar power cuts over the past few years ... but none that were as bad as this.<br /><br />I suspect that you are correct in your assertion that this is the sort of thing that the UK is going to experience more and more in coming years ... and your suggestion regarding the stove is a good one.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-72721510476293491462012-12-20T22:06:24.698+00:002012-12-20T22:06:24.698+00:00The last time we had to buy a new freezer I rememb...The last time we had to buy a new freezer I remember noting there was quite a difference in the times for which they could keep the contents frozen in the event of a power failure. It may not matter often, but when it does...Nigel Druryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07635742503102210394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-8464934264813698872012-12-20T21:57:47.884+00:002012-12-20T21:57:47.884+00:00Evening Bob,
I dont want to worry you, but I have ...Evening Bob,<br />I dont want to worry you, but I have been subject to three power cuts already this year. Two were caused by a total failure at our sub station and the third was some moron setting alight to a wooden pylon!.<br /> I get the feeling that the UK is in for a bit of the third world.<br /> Can I suggest that if possible you invest in a dual fuel log burning stove as a fallback,it is a great alternative for such events.<br />Thanks Robbie.Independentwargamesgrouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07019172667119107650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-52852891237715998712012-12-20T19:22:28.540+00:002012-12-20T19:22:28.540+00:00Arthur,
I suspect that when things like this happ...Arthur,<br /><br />I suspect that when things like this happen frequently, you are better able to cope than we were.<br /><br />My neighbours and I have learned a lesson from what we experienced over the past twenty-four hours, and plans are already afoot to ensure that when this happens again - as I suspect it will - we will have some form of heat and light.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-66872954357486896002012-12-20T19:07:45.908+00:002012-12-20T19:07:45.908+00:00Fortunately, here in Africa (Kenya and South Afric...Fortunately, here in Africa (Kenya and South Africa) we never experience things like this.<br /><br />Oh, I mean where the power company is contactable, where they phone you, where an ambulance is available etc.<br /><br />Power outages? At least weekly for up to 8 or 9 hours.<br /><br />Lucky us :-)<br /><br />RegardsArthurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029799270661710049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-46487788633667288672012-12-20T17:10:27.296+00:002012-12-20T17:10:27.296+00:00Jim Duncan,
It could have been worse! At least I ...Jim Duncan,<br /><br />It could have been worse! At least I have now managed to have a shower which both warmed and cleaned me up.<br /><br />A Merry Christmas to you too!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-49935578446293465012012-12-20T16:48:49.150+00:002012-12-20T16:48:49.150+00:00That's a tough situation to be in Bob. Glad yo...That's a tough situation to be in Bob. Glad you are both OK though!<br /><br />Merry Christmas<br /><br />Jim<br />Jim Duncan Wargamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114076455087495681noreply@blogger.com