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[wv hillbilly]

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This Sunday, July 1, 2012, photo shows a storm-damaged pickup truck in Martinsburg, W.Va. As water trucks, generators and other forms of help rolled into heavily populated areas hit hard by the weekend storm, many West Virginians living in rural areas awaited help Monday in conditions that grew increasingly desperate. (AP Photo/The Herald-Mail, Ric Dugan)


July 2, 2012
West Virginians still await power

Nearly 418,000 remain without electricity from Friday storm; one fatality reported

[bamajoey]

People in hurricane prone areas know your pain. We live in an urban area and were without power in 2004 after hurricane Ivan for 13 days. Its really frustrating to see lights on the other side of the street 4 days before yours come back on. Generators are great, but most won't run whole house AC's. We ran a generator for lights, fans, freezer, and refrigerator. Weather in the 90's with the humidity in the high 80's.

[wv hillbilly]

we were lucky. our lights blinked twice, but never went off

[Rocketman1]

Originally Posted by wv hillbilly

we were lucky. our lights blinked twice, but never went off

But since your prepared, it would not have mattered if it did go off.

[22WRF]

Its really frustrating to see lights on the other side of the street 4 days before yours come back on

Know about that, We lived in Harbor Sq (Ferry Pass) Northpoint had power 4 days before we did

[wv hillbilly]

Originally Posted by Rocketman1

But since your prepared, it would not have mattered if it did go off.

probably not
we have kerosene lights and fuel. enough gas to run our generator for a week,2 -100 pound propane tanks, 6- 25 pound propane tanks, enough candles to last months, battery backup lights in the basement, no less than 300 gallon of water for sanitary purposes, 24 gallon in jugs for drinking 1-2000 wat power inverter mounted in a truck, another 500 watt portable, 1 -12 volt charged spare battery, enough fire wood cut, stacked and covered to last 2 years, 3.5 ton of coal3 colman lanterns, 2 colman cook stoves, plenty of shade and a stream not to far away.
i could go on, but i am sure you know what the boy scout motto is

[BETH]

wow u have been without electricity since Fri that is a bummer hope u get it back soon

[hstout1143]

Originally Posted by wv hillbilly

probably not
we have kerosene lights and fuel. enough gas to run our generator for a week,2 -100 pound propane tanks, 6- 25 pound propane tanks, enough candles to last months, battery backup lights in the basement, no less than 300 gallon of water for sanitary purposes, 24 gallon in jugs for drinking 1-2000 wat power inverter mounted in a truck, another 500 watt portable, 1 -12 volt charged spare battery, enough fire wood cut, stacked and covered to last 2 years, 3.5 ton of coal3 colman lanterns, 2 colman cook stoves, plenty of shade and a stream not to far away.
i could go on, but i am sure you know what the boy scout motto is

You forgot the partridge in a pear tree.

[mjp28]

Originally Posted by wv hillbilly

probably not
we have kerosene lights and fuel. enough gas to run our generator for a week,2 -100 pound propane tanks, 6- 25 pound propane tanks, enough candles to last months, battery backup lights in the basement, no less than 300 gallon of water for sanitary purposes, 24 gallon in jugs for drinking 1-2000 wat power inverter mounted in a truck, another 500 watt portable, 1 -12 volt charged spare battery, enough fire wood cut, stacked and covered to last 2 years, 3.5 ton of coal3 colman lanterns, 2 colman cook stoves, plenty of shade and a stream not to far away.
i could go on, but i am sure you know what the boy scout motto is

Holy smokes, I guess you are prepared! Good for you, lesson for some.

[wv hillbilly]

Originally Posted by hstout1143

You forgot the partridge in a pear tree.

maybe. i got something just as good. doves in the holly tree and squirrels on the ground

[76Highboy]

Originally Posted by wv hillbilly

probably not
we have kerosene lights and fuel. enough gas to run our generator for a week,2 -100 pound propane tanks, 6- 25 pound propane tanks, enough candles to last months, battery backup lights in the basement, no less than 300 gallon of water for sanitary purposes, 24 gallon in jugs for drinking 1-2000 wat power inverter mounted in a truck, another 500 watt portable, 1 -12 volt charged spare battery, enough fire wood cut, stacked and covered to last 2 years, 3.5 ton of coal3 colman lanterns, 2 colman cook stoves, plenty of shade and a stream not to far away.
i could go on, but i am sure you know what the boy scout motto is

And your guns I'm sure. You think ahead Hillbilly. Keep us updated.

[geds]

The crews we sent to Florida last week to help with Debbie were recalled the next day and sent to the Virginias. With all the outside crews coming in, the power will be restored pretty quickly. You just have to be patient and think what it was like before all the mutual support agreements went into effect...

Good luck!

[Rocketman1]

Originally Posted by wv hillbilly

probably not
we have kerosene lights and fuel. enough gas to run our generator for a week,2 -100 pound propane tanks, 6- 25 pound propane tanks, enough candles to last months, battery backup lights in the basement, no less than 300 gallon of water for sanitary purposes, 24 gallon in jugs for drinking 1-2000 wat power inverter mounted in a truck, another 500 watt portable, 1 -12 volt charged spare battery, enough fire wood cut, stacked and covered to last 2 years, 3.5 ton of coal3 colman lanterns, 2 colman cook stoves, plenty of shade and a stream not to far away.
i could go on, but i am sure you know what the boy scout motto is

I would say you are indeed prepared.
Your location of Mountains of WV, told me right off that you were a good old boy. Remember that song "A Country Boy Will Survive." Well they will, it's us city boys that will be in trouble.

[wv hillbilly]

Originally Posted by Rocketman1

I would say you are indeed prepared.
Your location of Mountains of WV, told me right off that you were a good old boy. Remember that song "A Country Boy Will Survive." Well they will, it's us city boys that will be in trouble.

i see you are from columbus. that is as far west as i've been. dont really care for the land , to flat for me. i did have some great times at national trail raceway atthe spring nationals. i started going there in 73 with a $100. in my pocket and brought change home. 88 was the last year i was there. i took a $1000. and damn near didn't have enough gas money to get home

[76Highboy]

Originally Posted by Rocketman1

I would say you are indeed prepared.
Your location of Mountains of WV, told me right off that you were a good old boy. Remember that song "A Country Boy Will Survive." Well they will, it's us city boys that will be in trouble.

I live in the city but I will be fine. I'm going to Hillbilly's.

[Rocketman1]

Originally Posted by 76Highboy

I live in the city but I will be fine. I'm going to Hillbilly's.

Good Idea!

You think he will let me come as well?

[Rocketman1]

Originally Posted by wv hillbilly

i see you are from columbus. that is as far west as i've been. dont really care for the land , to flat for me. i did have some great times at national trail raceway atthe spring nationals. i started going there in 73 with a $100. in my pocket and brought change home. 88 was the last year i was there. i took a $1000. and damn near didn't have enough gas money to get home

Actually I like the hills a lot better my self, but was born north of Columbus in Marion, and this is as far as I got. Last time I was at the Spring Nationals at National Trails was probably the eraly 80's, probably 81 or 82.

[todd51]

Like Rocketman I like your hills better Hillbilly. Born in KY but the family moved to central Ohio to find work a long time ago. But I got some hilly land in SE Ohio where we have our home made range set up.

National Trails Raceway sure brings back some good memories. We raced a '49 Olds back in the mid '60's, good times.

I had power through out the recent storms so loaned my generator to a friend that has lost power. I should get it back today.

[Woodnut]

Love the pic's Todd. Here on the Coast we know what it is like to be without electricity. I'm always prepared. Katrina taught me a lesson. We were without for 17 days.

[bamajoey]

Originally Posted by Woodnut

Love the pic's Todd. Here on the Coast we know what it is like to be without electricity. I'm always prepared. Katrina taught me a lesson. We were without for 17 days.

Thats why I have 2 generators. One for a backup, or a "loaner" if someone needs it

[bamajoey]

Gulf Power employee from Pensacola killed while restoring power in Virginia:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/...gtNW_blog.html

The wife and I are good friends with Mrs Greens brother-in-law and his wife. The Green family needs our prayers.

[Woodnut]

And prayers they shall get.

So sorry for the loss.

[geds]

Originally Posted by bamajoey

Gulf Power employee from Pensacola killed while restoring power in Virginia:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/...gtNW_blog.html

The wife and I are good friends with Mrs Greens brother-in-law and his wife. The Green family needs our prayers.

So very sorry....he was one of our crews up there and will be missed.

[BlackEagle]

Prayers sent. Sorry to hear about that.

[76Highboy]

Originally Posted by bamajoey

Gulf Power employee from Pensacola killed while restoring power in Virginia:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/...gtNW_blog.html

The wife and I are good friends with Mrs Greens brother-in-law and his wife. The Green family needs our prayers.

I read the news report. I sure will be praying for the family.