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QUESTION OF THE DAY{guest Susan K.}

June 29, 2008 01:30 PM EDT (Updated: June 29, 2008 01:34 PM EDT)
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Today's questioner is Susan K. She has come up with a very good question! So pull on your thinking caps and get creative!

And when you are done answering the question of the day head over to Susan's page and check out her stuff, even if you are already connected!

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QUESTION OF THE DAY:

What would you do to pass the time if the power went out right now?

*I have a story about skinny dipping and getting caught by Com-ed....ugh.

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Comments: 67

Mary Ann S. Jun 29, 2008, 1:31pm EDT
I'd go biking.

My husband and I just got back from walking the dogs. He is mowing the lawn.
I am about to pack up for tomorrow's classes.

We have a generator so the power should not go down.
Mary Ann...a generator?? Thats cheating! LOL!
thanks!
April M. Jun 29, 2008, 1:36pm EDT
well hmms... since I'm at home right now with my radio on and typing away at my laptop, I wouldn't be doing those two things XD Its light out right now so I could possibly draw or read and hang out with my bf .. pity I'm nowhere near a lake ;D
April, My swimming escapade was in our back yard.... comed sure enjoyed it. ugh.

thanks!!
Karen W. Jun 29, 2008, 1:42pm EDT
read or take a nap. I would probably go to the basement because it is a super hot an humid day today
Rob Appell Jun 29, 2008, 1:44pm EDT
I'd either take a nap or sit out on the balcony and watch the people go by.
Carol P. Jun 29, 2008, 1:50pm EDT
If it went out now..at 90* outside, I would try to chill and find a good book to read, and/or nap.
Vikki M. Jun 29, 2008, 1:57pm EDT
It's rainy and icky here, so whatever I did would be inside. I'd probably just find some candles and read by candlelight or by flashlight.
JoAnne D. Jun 29, 2008, 1:57pm EDT
I would take a nap, how long will it be off?
Rebecca [Future Teacher] Jun 29, 2008, 1:59pm EDT
If the power goes out during the day I usually grab a book and read or clean or I'll find someone who does have electricity. At night I'll usually just sit by one of our oil lamps with my family and talk.
♠~Dnbuster~♠ ~. Jun 29, 2008, 2:10pm EDT
clean-- ugggh
Risa G. Jun 29, 2008, 2:16pm EDT
I would probably go out and do the gardening OR sit with a cookbook and read.
Sharon P. Jun 29, 2008, 2:17pm EDT
Go out on my bench in the shade and read.
Kathryn E. Jun 29, 2008, 2:24pm EDT
no time to click multiple pages.
Sassy Cat Jun 29, 2008, 2:26pm EDT
same thing Im doing now
Kelly M. Jun 29, 2008, 2:27pm EDT
Maybe take a nap???
Robert - just a simple man - B. Jun 29, 2008, 2:31pm EDT
I can not believe that none of you married folks said the obvious: ' Make a baby - or at least go through the motions'.

During the day: Read, write or walk the dog.

During the night: Sleep. Seems to be the only activity approved for my bed. Activity that I am welcomed to partake in anyhow. LOL
Robert - just a simple man - B. Jun 29, 2008, 2:33pm EDT
Patricia, you're writing on the computer. See that little black cord behind it, it's plugged into an outlet where it meets Mr. Electricity. Unless, I'm mistaken and you're on a laptop with a generously charged battery.
Donna S. Jun 29, 2008, 2:34pm EDT
shopping or reading.
Cyndi B. Jun 29, 2008, 2:58pm EDT
Last time I went shopping and driving - since it was dark because of the storm and there was nothing to do...plus when I was here, I kept wanting to open the fridge and I didn't need that temptation, lol. If it were to go out right now - I would go outside and play with my son for a bit then come back in to read. Right now he is really driving my nuts and I just need my 'me time' cause I am stressed and tired and he is just not wanting to give it to me...kids!
CyberGwen ! Jun 29, 2008, 3:03pm EDT
Well, my laptop would work for a few more hours, but the modem and the router wouldn't......I would probably read and clean.
Susan K. Jun 29, 2008, 3:06pm EDT
MANDI-
Thank you for posting my question.

I would sleep ... hey, I sleep when I have power!

Thanks everyone for the answers.
Adelaide M. Jun 29, 2008, 3:18pm EDT
Since it's light outside, I would clean the house(since that's what I should be doing now anyways). I'm with Robert though...most likely uh, "go through the motions..." regardless of light.
Larry P. Jun 29, 2008, 4:00pm EDT
Read .
Yasmin C. Jun 29, 2008, 4:25pm EDT
I don't even want to think about that...lol...cause I would lose my mind...hehe. Hmmm probably go hop in the pool and allow my teens to entertain me to keep me from losing my mind...hehe.
Jan S. Jun 29, 2008, 4:28pm EDT
Coincidentally, our power DID go out for six hours, about 9pm last night. It was close to dark, so there weren't a lot of options. With no yard lights, street lights, fans or lamps, it was very, very dark and very quiet.
It was certainly not safe to take a walk or go biking. I chose a new book and read by the light of two oil lamps. Eventually, my eyes started crossing and I went to bed. The power came on with a WHUMP about 3am. The TV came on really loud and blew us out of bed. I am so dependent on electricity!!
April H. Jun 29, 2008, 4:41pm EDT
Sit on the front porch and watch the rain
Beth G. Jun 29, 2008, 4:44pm EDT
Open the shades and read a book.
suey v. Jun 29, 2008, 4:46pm EDT
Probably not much once it got dark.
Elizabeth Madrigal Jun 29, 2008, 4:59pm EDT
As I live in the sticks... okay so I am only 20 minutes from Portland, Oregon, but the only infrastructure that exists at my property boundary is electricity... so I am experienced on this question.

First I will tell you that when my power goes out I cannot cook, flush a toilet, get water, or cool or heat my house. Luckily I do have a fireplace and a barbecue and three acres of woods. Any more questions?:)
sheila ~the hapless housewife~ j. Jun 29, 2008, 5:15pm EDT
I'd sit out on the back porch.
Heidianna "Coriander" T. Jun 29, 2008, 5:17pm EDT
Well, last time the power went out, I found my flashlight and read a book. So, I'd probably do that again.
Teresa W. Jun 29, 2008, 5:25pm EDT
If it was at night and it was dark, I would probably just go to bed. If it was during the day, then I would probably go sit out in the shade in the backyard and watch the kids play.
Ron B. Jun 29, 2008, 5:40pm EDT
Mandy, I'd rather hear your story.

I moved into a new house just before Hurricane Andrew (1991) and it did a lot of damage to utility companies. I had no power for 10 days and most of my neighbors stayed elsewhere. It was stifling hot but I stayed there and showered at work. Mostly I read by candlelight.
Stacey (Jesus is coming soon! ) U. Jun 29, 2008, 5:51pm EDT
As long as it was light, I would read or do my handwork.
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Jun 29, 2008, 5:52pm EDT
Scream...as I just lost a computer and had to get a new when lightening struck and power went off.
Cortney R. Jun 29, 2008, 6:05pm EDT
I would read. I could always read. That is my favorite thing to do.
Sharon B. Jun 29, 2008, 6:24pm EDT
I would light candles and tell ghost stories with my children.
Mary M. Jun 29, 2008, 7:05pm EDT
Well . . . several years ago we lost power for over a week. It was horrible! Fortunately it was not as hot as it has been here lately, but it was very uncomfortable:-( I read a lot books during the day and we just basically went to bed early once it got dark. We had a ton of batteries, so my husband watched a little hand-held television that at least got local stations at night. We used a camp stove to make coffee and we cooked up much of what we had in the fridge.

That experience is why we try to stay prepared now!
Vicky P. Jun 29, 2008, 7:37pm EDT
Sit on the front porch with hubby and watch the storm and talk.
Barb (Gather Site Ferret) Carlson Jun 29, 2008, 7:42pm EDT
I mostly read by candlelight when the power is out at night. We're very lucky that the power rarely goes out here.
tina stiles Jun 29, 2008, 8:14pm EDT
i would light some candles and sit and read a book by candlelight.
Chana M. Jun 29, 2008, 8:42pm EDT
Susan this happens to us all the time. Once we went a day with no power. At times its a daily occurence. Its amazing how much we depend on modern technology! That is what Hubby and I talked about the last time the power went out, lol! Either we talk, sleep or I read.
Karen W. Jun 29, 2008, 9:29pm EDT
Sweat! It is hot and we don't have a car. My boyfriend lives a state away and with my luck I would be alone. So get out the candles and sweat. Blow the candles out and go to sleep.
Janet H. Jun 29, 2008, 9:35pm EDT
If it was dark outside with the power off, I'd probably just sit around. I couldn't go to sleep because without the power, my c-pap and oxygen machines wouldn't work and I can't safely sleep without them. We also couldn't use the water without power or flush the toilet. And its too dark to read by candlelight. I hate it when the power goes off. If it was off long enough, I'd head for a motel for the night.
Rocco R. Jun 29, 2008, 10:05pm EDT
I would read my Bible by candlelight.
samantha b. Jun 29, 2008, 10:21pm EDT
I would just sleep.
Kjersti W. Jun 29, 2008, 10:33pm EDT
I would write my travel reviews from my recent trip by flashlight and if I happened to get caught up on that I would then read by flashlight.
Beverly P. Jun 29, 2008, 11:17pm EDT
enjoy the outdoors, read a lot and light candles at night!
Barbara B. Jun 29, 2008, 11:25pm EDT
Night time I would check to see if my elderly neighbors were doing
alright and there are 50 apartments here so that would take quite
a while to do that. There are three levels plus if the elevator wasn't
working I would have to use the stairways, bummer. Daytime would
take a nap like I always do.
Felix R. Jun 29, 2008, 11:34pm EDT
Time to meditate or reflect or...whistle a Lambada and let your' body sway...with your' significant other.
Blackard D. Jun 29, 2008, 11:36pm EDT
I would lay back and get some well needed rest and relaxation.
THANK YOU EVERYONE!!

YOU KNOW DURING THAT HUGE BLACK OUT IN NY BACK IN THE 60'S I THINK IT WAS...THERE WAS A HUGE BABY BOOM 9 MONTHS LATER!

KATHRYN, YOU ARE ONE OF THE TOP CONTRIBUTORS ON GATHER...I AM SURPRISED YOU CAN NOT TAKE A MINUTE OR TWO TO GO TO SOMEONES ELSES PAGE.

OUR HOME IS COMPLETELY DEPENDENT ON ELECTRICTY TOO...IN 8 YEARS WE HAVE LOST POWER AT LEAST A DOZEN TIMES. WITH THE WORST BEING 18 HOURS. THE LAST ONE WAS A COUPLE OF WEEKS BACK AND THAT WAS 9 HOURS. THANKS GOD FOR BATTERY BACK UP ON THE SUMP PUMP...IT RAINED AND RAINED AND RAINED.

AGAIN THANKS ALL!
Sherine W. Jun 30, 2008, 12:17am EDT
At night: Light some candles and play a board game or have a romantic evening. During the day: Get a lot of work done around the house, because I wouldn't spend any time on the computer
Julie R. Jun 30, 2008, 12:56am EDT
Probably light some candles and wait.
Douglas Eden Jun 30, 2008, 2:12am EDT
Ideally, go fishing, BUT in the current situation I am in, I would have to continue to pack and sort our household in preparation for my coming divorce.

Just doing it without MP3 or TV going . .


In the past when power went out I have gone visiting to neighbors to tell stories.

( I shine in the arena of oral storytelling - Its hard to put hand motions, voice inflections, and voices into writing )
Chas Andrews Jun 30, 2008, 10:59am EDT
S l e e p
thanks all!
Douglas, I love a good story teller!! My grandmother made us roll with laughter every time she told a joke or story!!
Sophiya S. Jun 30, 2008, 2:11pm EDT
interesting
Kimber L. Jun 30, 2008, 2:16pm EDT
I would read a book by whatever daylight filtered in, take a nap, play with my kids, sit outside if it wasnt storming, go for a walk, any number of things that my family does on a daily basis. WE are going camping next weekend (thur-mon) and will be without power for 5 days and I CAN'T WAIT
~*Jackie Ferrari*~ Jun 30, 2008, 6:04pm EDT
Go to work or shopping. Swimmming is good, too.
Anne B. Grote Jul 1, 2008, 8:00pm EDT
sleep...perhaps to dream....
Charles Temm JR Jul 3, 2008, 4:48pm EDT
go outside and read...drink some beer too before they got warm
Janie E. Sep 24, 2008, 9:17am EDT
I'd go back to sleep!

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