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26. I have a whole home generator

Sun Jan 18, 2026, 05:28 PM

20 hrs ago

I was without power for three days during hurricane ike and a day during Berly. I had some law partners who were without power for three weeks following Ike. My oldest also has a generator for his home. I have insulin and some copd drugs in my fridge.

I hope that you get power back soon

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] LuckyCharms Yesterday OP

Stoke the fire, put brandy in the cocoa, quaint Yesterday #1

Got rid of 3 power banks last week LuckyCharms Yesterday #3

Whoa, major bummer. quaint Yesterday #5

Wow! It's great True Dough 22 hrs ago #20

You so funny. quaint 21 hrs ago #22

... True Dough 21 hrs ago #23

Cover your head and your feet Marthe48 Yesterday #2

Ok... LuckyCharms Yesterday #6

Go trick or treating? Marthe48 Yesterday #8

. LuckyCharms Yesterday #9

OK Marthe. I have a plan. LuckyCharms Yesterday #14

It just gets better and better Marthe48 Yesterday #18

I just tried that, Marthe. LuckyCharms Yesterday #19

Take care LuckyCharms. Be safe and warm. debm55 Yesterday #4

OMG, what a terrible situation. Hope the power comes back sooner than expected. Fla Dem Yesterday #7

Can you charge your phone in a car? House of Roberts Yesterday #10

Maybe, if I can fing a regular USB to USB-C LuckyCharms Yesterday #12

Tear out some old pages of DU... MiHale Yesterday #11

Looking for an adapter now. In the meantime LuckyCharms Yesterday #13

Man, that would suck on such a huge football day! beaglelover Yesterday #15

At first they said resoration by 1030 Am LuckyCharms Yesterday #16

Gracious! Sending you hope that the power comes back on before 5. Stay as warm as you LoisB Yesterday #17

Imagine how bored you'd be without all your pals here. True Dough 22 hrs ago #21

I have a small indoor generator CountAllVotes 21 hrs ago #24

I hope that you're staying warm, Lucky Niagara 20 hrs ago #25

I have a whole home generator LetMyPeopleVote 20 hrs ago #26

Oof UpInArms 19 hrs ago #27