WE did have to save for a big generator and we put aside money for the gas for it each year as I am on disability and cannot tolerate the heat.  We can also plug in our neighbor on as he too is disable has little funds.  So we help him out too.

Not that I can think of southfan. I am just glad the A/C is on now! I think I may go try to take a nap soon, because I think when all was said and done, I got MAYBE 2 hours sleep this morning. Have I said I DO NOT like to sweat????

LOL about the Bath and Body Works lotion! I have a funny one on that one-I don’t remember what scent it was I was using, but every time I would go out to water or feed the horses, this one particular horse (Dolly, my baby)-would always start nuzzling my legs. Then she would act like she was going to bite me-but not in a mean way. She actually did nibble my foot one day-lol. Anyway,it took a few days, until I figured out it was the lotion. Needless to say, not using that one anymore-I’ll stick to baby lotion or unscented stuff.

I bet Absorbine would work in that case. I mean the kind of linament for horses. Plus it has a great smell.

The best way to stay cool when the power is out is to use rubbing alcohol. Rub yourself in that and it cools so nicely. I always buy that first thing when a storm is coming. Just soak a wash cloth in it and rub yourself (then put lotion if you want) then alcohol as you heat back up.  works every time. the bfa

Good suggestions, Mom. I keep smaller soda bottles filled with water, frozen and handy. Place them in your armpit or between your thighs if you get overheated. Along your neck is good, too. RM, there aren’t any medical cautions on that are there? Sorry about your power. UGH! I found using lotions that Bath and Body Works sells keeps bugs off me when I garden. I dont know what is in the stuff but bugs don’t like it!

I thought about checking into a hotel last night when my power went out. It only took 8 hours to get it back on. It was one LONG, HOT night. To the person who hit the utility pole and knocked our power out-thanks. I hope you weren’t seriously hurt, so feel free to come pick up the beer bottles you threw out!

The way I keep cool when the power is out ..wet the largest towel you have with cold water, ring it out and drap it across your entire body. I did it during one of the last hurricanes and it works wonders when you have nothing else to work with! Not everyone is fortunate enough to have a big nice generator..or the money to run the GAS hogs…

I don’t mind the stars,if I could sleep outside without getting eat up by mosquitoes. Funny,MY power bill was higher AFTER Katrina and being without power for 2 weeks.

Funny, I look forward to the lower power bill and the ability to see stars! Who wants to pay a high gas bill? YIKES!

WE have a generator that is big enough to run all the electricity in the house including my favorite appliance—the air conditioner.  Actually it is big enough to run the neighbor’s power too.