tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post358724473496286922..comments2024-03-29T01:19:03.667-04:00Comments on for the love of a house: quieting the voices...for the love of a househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-41338320026972914712011-12-07T09:53:47.552-05:002011-12-07T09:53:47.552-05:00anon- first of all, welcome!
and secondly I am so ...anon- first of all, welcome!<br />and secondly I am so sorry for all the outages you have had in CT the last couple of months. Y'all really have gotten the brunt of it and just this week saw a segment about a lawsuit due to all the outages. You'll be able to sleep much better knowing you have a generator ready to go. Thank you your comment, and here's to no more outages for any of us for a very long time!for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-14668371735712560532011-12-06T22:51:24.092-05:002011-12-06T22:51:24.092-05:00I've just started reading your blog and came a...I've just started reading your blog and came across this entry and had to comment. We live in Connecticut, and in the past 3 months lost power for 5 days due to a hurricane Irene and 7 days due to a fall snowstorm (15 inches in October!) Ugh, it is awful! Like you, I always get that nervous feeling whenever it storms... what if the power goes out? We have finally gotten a portable generator, so I can relax a bit, but I would love to have a whole house generator like you have.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-85155361749708538642011-03-07T01:16:28.854-05:002011-03-07T01:16:28.854-05:00First, your home is so lovely, beautiful, welcomin...First, your home is so lovely, beautiful, welcoming, inspiring.. I could go on and on with adjectives!! Thanks for sharing with us!<br />We were without power for about 1 week during an ice storm back in 2009. I bailed out and went to stay with my parents! I think the generac is a great investment and wish we had one. I have never been north of NYC but have always dreamed of living in new England. I am keeping my fingers crossed that I win the HGTV dream home in Vermont this year ;)Jen Wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10928461435902874566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-73508464264241912412011-03-04T18:23:50.611-05:002011-03-04T18:23:50.611-05:00Smart thinking...now you never have to worry about...Smart thinking...now you never have to worry about a power outage again! So far here in the middle of no-where ;) we haven't had a power outage in the winter. In spring and summer when the storms come we could loose power but it's not the same thing. You may not use this very often but I'm sure it will be VERY appreciated when it's needed. Congrats! <br />Maura :)Maura @ Kisiwa Creek Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10992187526413563417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-82269900914412064652011-03-01T09:45:32.264-05:002011-03-01T09:45:32.264-05:00I remember the blizzard of '78 as the longest ...I remember the blizzard of '78 as the longest I've ever been without power. I had to XC ski downtown to get dog food and all they had was Dinty Moore beef stew for him! There was no bread, no milk, etc. I remember reading The Shining by candlelight and being scared to death!! It lasted for days :)Julesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-24651260687754251812011-02-28T11:24:00.922-05:002011-02-28T11:24:00.922-05:00So glad you now have a back-up! One less thing to ...So glad you now have a back-up! One less thing to worry about. <br /><br />Have a great week!<br />HeatherHeather @ Satisfying Spaceshttp://www.satisfyingspacesblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-90700468010434009252011-02-28T10:55:58.334-05:002011-02-28T10:55:58.334-05:00I don't blame you a bit...it's a necessity...I don't blame you a bit...it's a necessity where you live!!designchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814501245552660696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-91041930677515624352011-02-28T02:08:28.005-05:002011-02-28T02:08:28.005-05:00we live in NH too :-) so I remember the ice storm ...we live in NH too :-) so I remember the ice storm of Dec 2008. really put a kink in my Christmas plans! I was supposed to have a party the day the lights went out, grrrrrrr! I think we were out for about 3 days that time.<br /><br />Feb (or March?) 2010...dunno, it's a blur now; we were out for FIVE days. yes, we had a generator but you can only do so much with that...it was such a pain!!Handy Man, Crafty Womanhttp://www.handymancraftywoman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-24561929427021278152011-02-27T22:36:58.107-05:002011-02-27T22:36:58.107-05:00Hurricane Isabel- 10 days. I left town for 4 of t...Hurricane Isabel- 10 days. I left town for 4 of them...but still I recall the crazy of it all. Thank goodness for wonderful friends with power and an open door.<br /><br />So glad you're safe guarded now!<br /><br />hugs-<br />Carolyncarolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05648176456040275745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-57137853048323381012011-02-27T10:28:26.072-05:002011-02-27T10:28:26.072-05:00I'm jealous! Not over your weather, but that ...I'm jealous! Not over your weather, but that generator. We don't have power issues as often as you guys here in Georgia, but it does happen. After an outage last year due to summer storms which lasted four days, I was searching for a generator - but then decided we didn't have this problem enough to justify the expense. Then this year we've had two separate outages due to snow. So, I'm rethinking my decision!<br /><br />www.ajbarnesonline.blogspot.comA.J.Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04649060799779978067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-23480840528376877822011-02-27T09:44:48.456-05:002011-02-27T09:44:48.456-05:00The longest we've been without power is 7 days...The longest we've been without power is 7 days. We have a generator, but it doesn't come on automatically, and it is used to power the fridge and the pump - no lights or TV etc. I have the same little voice in my head!Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-75551203544474535232011-02-27T05:31:20.610-05:002011-02-27T05:31:20.610-05:00I cannot imagine it,we occasionally lose power but...I cannot imagine it,we occasionally lose power but only for hours never as long as you and the other commentors(is that a word) I could not cope,so glad you have the generator, I would say ots a must:)Infatuated with Homes and Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09809620440843729179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-71194051650172697302011-02-27T03:24:58.223-05:002011-02-27T03:24:58.223-05:00Eight days after Hurricane Charley. about 4 nights...Eight days after Hurricane Charley. about 4 nights into it I looked at the thermometer and it wass 95 degrees in my livingroom @ 9pm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-81629546614622147502011-02-26T22:20:43.178-05:002011-02-26T22:20:43.178-05:00Although we live inland four and a half hours from...Although we live inland four and a half hours from the coast we get the high winds from hurricanes in the fall. When hurricane Ivan came through we were without power for nine days. It was so humid and in the eighties and nineties it was miserable and conveniently my husband was out of town and I was home with two small children running out to get bags of ice. We have a small generator now.J LG from ALnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-73911866137306344482011-02-26T22:14:12.728-05:002011-02-26T22:14:12.728-05:00Without power for two weeks in Key West 12 years a...Without power for two weeks in Key West 12 years ago after a big storm then without again for 7 days after the big storm that hit the Oregon Coast a few years ago! We always seem to make the best of it, camping out in the living room or cooking meals outside over a fire pit. But what a relief to me when the power finally returned...to the kids it was always the end of an adventure and back to school!Michelle @ A COTTAGE REVIVALhttp://parkavenuetudor.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-57945133965352806762011-02-26T19:45:28.752-05:002011-02-26T19:45:28.752-05:00six days!! i would have gone mad! we were withou...six days!! i would have gone mad! we were without for 2 days a couple years ago and it was not pleasant, especially with a baby in the house. looks like you are all set for the next time. which probably won't be for a LONG time now - Murphy's Law and all!! :)<br />TessaTessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18283496203101220381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-78232890067406252232011-02-26T18:24:26.842-05:002011-02-26T18:24:26.842-05:00oh good girl... we had that same generator install...oh good girl... we had that same generator installed last year... no power and frozen pipes did it for us..dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09476112300873891668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-66501611450346765442011-02-26T17:43:49.547-05:002011-02-26T17:43:49.547-05:00Six days is majorly impressive.....a couple was en...Six days is majorly impressive.....a couple was enough for me! xvvicki archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847183975086900816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-83184341907651188262011-02-26T17:18:38.023-05:002011-02-26T17:18:38.023-05:00Joan, when I was a child we lost power for a week ...Joan, when I was a child we lost power for a week when we had an ice storm here in Georgia. I was miserable and cold.Kim @ Savvy Southern Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493624262438266840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-63050387686358634692011-02-26T16:49:13.076-05:002011-02-26T16:49:13.076-05:00Where we live, we can get terrible ice storms in W...Where we live, we can get terrible ice storms in Winter and thunderstorms and tornadoes in the Summer months. The scariest so far was a tornado last June that hit a little too close to home and put our power out for about 24 hours. Thankfully, only a couple buildings were severely damaged, no residential homes. You have a lovely blog. I'll be back to visit again. :)Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04276299045552135830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-74204597014768870242011-02-26T14:08:49.842-05:002011-02-26T14:08:49.842-05:00Our power was off just 3 hours in our little town....Our power was off just 3 hours in our little town. But a family friend with 3 daughter's lost theirs for 4 days. The girls got quickly very tired of "playing Amish." Isn't that cute? PeggyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-64614646434334692502011-02-26T11:36:06.271-05:002011-02-26T11:36:06.271-05:00I must have been living under a rock not to have f...I must have been living under a rock not to have found your blog before now. I am the newest kid on your block of followers!!! My dear friend moved to NH 2 years ago,I am sending her your link, I just know she would love to follow along your wonderful journey!! Love your blog,KSKathysuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272239664279235716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-35675976970211476012011-02-26T10:38:59.983-05:002011-02-26T10:38:59.983-05:00Same ice storm of the century as you...NINE OF THE...Same ice storm of the century as you...NINE OF THE LONGEST DAYS OF MY LIFE! Love that stone wall Dan is building and I'm going to have to show Rick, he'll love it! (But be forwarned Rick could end up on your doorstep wanting a first hand look see with Dylan!)Acquired Objectshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08065566296202199461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-89042469483062186992011-02-26T09:49:43.048-05:002011-02-26T09:49:43.048-05:00Hello Joan, Dan and Ella: Beautiful pictures! I ...Hello Joan, Dan and Ella: Beautiful pictures! I was sitting here reading a book for book club and needed a break, so thought I'd pop over to your blog. It is just what I needed! As always, your pictures are beautiful and I love the stone wall...so New England. We have been fortunate, here, with only losing power for only a few hours...thank goodness. I heard that last Sat. some of our neighborhood lost power, but we didn't.Cindyhttp://www.aol.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-86260909203626713832011-02-26T07:59:01.848-05:002011-02-26T07:59:01.848-05:00Maybe a day? Nothing like you've dealt with! ...Maybe a day? Nothing like you've dealt with! When we lived here the first time, they were doing renovations at the metro on our block which made household "services" randomly go off-like the time I had just lathered my hair up with shampoo and the water was turned off. NICE. And I think it's the law- the guys go away and all goes haywire!Tara G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09199251979718649256noreply@blogger.com