Originally Posted by ThayerRags

During winter power outages, especially when it’s an icestorm and we figure we’re going to be out for a good while, we move into the kitchen and start a big pot of home-made spaghetti sauce and a pot of spaghetti noodles on our gas range top. A handcrank sewing machine on the counter helps pass the time. Our main problem with winter outages is lighting. Even daytime seems dark when you’re trying to sew. We usually end up with more than one oil lamp lit. They add a little heat as well.

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