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READ in case we lose power during this storm:

READ in case we lose power during this storm:

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Old 01-04-2014, 10:09 AM
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Default READ in case we lose power during this storm:

Get some of those solar lights (for the walkway, driveway) and have them charged up by the sun and bring them indoors. They make for a wonderful light in case you do not have power. I have about 6 of them sitting in the windowsills right now getting solar powered up. Hope this helps somebody - but hope we do not need this information. The cheap little ones only cost about $1 at WalMart, etc.


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Old 01-04-2014, 10:15 AM
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I have several of those LED candles that look real. I love them as they have timers to shut themselves off & no flame to worry about. The do look just like regular wax candles.
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Old 01-04-2014, 10:19 AM
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Clever idea!
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Old 01-04-2014, 10:26 AM
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I have a couple and have already used them. Got some handwork out and few small items finished.
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Old 01-04-2014, 11:35 AM
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nice idea
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Old 01-04-2014, 11:42 AM
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​I have a couple of LED flashlights that you wind to charge. The are great because they never need batteries.
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Old 01-04-2014, 12:13 PM
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It'a not so much light I worry about but heat.
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Old 01-04-2014, 01:13 PM
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That is a a great idea. It has snowed about 6" here, south of Denver and is still snowing. I am not complaining as I see how hard the East Coast is getting hammered. Stay warm everyone!
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We have wood layed in the wood stove, ready to lite(we never use it anymore, except for emergencies) and hubby bought a new generator, just in case. We are supposed to get 8 to 12 in. snow. House is cleaned and laundry done, ready for some sewing time!!
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Oh, aren't you smart! what a great idea! I have aset of these that DH never got set out in the garden I think it is time to re purpose them! Thanks for the great idea.
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