These are random musings of my life journey, the people, animals, places, and events which have woven, and continue to weave, a tapestry that is me. We all know there is no real destination, only the ongoing experiences which blend together, creating the trail. Each step gives a glimpse of what is to come, without allowing me to see the end result. It is exciting. I have a home base that is mine, that gives me a place to rest. This is it. This is where my heart is, no matter where I journey...................

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Interesting Start to My Day

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This morning I was watching the Today Show, and the power went out. This happens occasionally, and I think it is sort of expected in a rural setting. But usually it lasts a few seconds to a few minutes, so when it hit 10 minutes, I began to wonder. I called the power company, and I knew it was bigger than just me when they didn't answer until after 10 rings. I was asked my name and address, and a phone number. I gave my cell # since all my house phones are electronic, thus weren't working. Yes, I was told, they are aware of it. "It appears to be very widespread, and the cause is not known as yet." I thanked the woman and began to think about what to do in lieu of internet and vacuuming, the two immediate plans.

I called Allan on the cell to see if he was affected, and yes, he was. he lives about 10-12 miles from me. And I called a friend who lives about 20 miles in the opposite direction; yep, no power there either. It was widespread.

I putzed around for a while doing some things on the deck, and came back in the house just in time to hear the power surge through the house again. Bings and beeps signaled appliances turning on and the ensuing whirring of motors was assuring. While the power was out, several items around the house were giving out beeping alerts, and it totally freaked the dogs, especially Jazmyn. They went outside, and although I brought Jaz in after the power was back on, she went to the deck and still hasn't come back in, over two hours later! After the power was back on and everything was reset, I kept hearing an occasional beep. I couldn't figure out what had not been reset. Every 15 minutes or so, I'd hear a single beep and simply could not find where it was coming from. After about an hour I finally found it .... my cell phone was trying to tell me I'd had a call! Duh! I checked it out and it was the power company check to be sure I had power back on! I guess they called while I was outside. Can you believe that? How cool!

OK, I'd better get busy. I have things to do, places to go and people to see!! Before I go, here's something to make you smile. It's part of a graduation speech, and isn't it good advice?? For ALL of us!




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6 comments:

  1. Glad you have power again!!

    I love the customer service in small towns. Last week when my internet went out I called and they were unable to come out that night, but scheduled a time to come out the next day. Well, my internet did come back on that night and I tried calling them to let them know, but couldn't get through. About 4pm on the day they were to come out I got a call from the repair guy and I told him my internet was back on and they didn't need to come out. Well, turns out they came by my house earlier in the day and found a line that had been chewed through and went ahead and repaired it. I thought it was cool they did that even though I was at home. In the city you have to be there or they won't even look at your line.

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  2. Isn't that the truth?? If there is anything to be repaired, they always tell me if they will/may need to be inside so I can be home; otherwise, they tell me to go about my business. it is wonderful! Can you imagine, in your wildest moment, that KCP&L would call you back to check & be sure your power is back on? HA!!

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  3. No, I can't imagine KCPL doing that. Half the time you can't get them to call you back when your power is out, let alone calling to make sure you do have power.

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  4. I wrote a comment and now its dissapeared oh well I will type it again. First my electric company calls back to confirm electric is on. Second love the unusual animal bequeaths I could totally do that. third I dont think we should ban books if parents dont want children reading them that should be their decision

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  5. Glad the power came back on...what did they do without out power years ago.

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  6. Bobbie, yep, that small town service is great, isn't it? It's all good!

    MJ, I can say that is something I'm not interested in experiencing. I have no desire to live 150 years ago.

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