Have you checked your flashlight batteries lately?

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MARIPOSA

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The wind is certainly picking up speed around here in San Jose. Just hauled out all of my flashlights to check the batteries cuz I fully expect the power to go out sometime during the next few days if these predicted storms are as bad as they forcast. Now I'm wondering what the 'emergency' plan is at the store cuz I don't remember ever seeing any flashlights there and I have a picture in my mind of all those shoppers trying to find their way around in the dark if the power outage hits the store. My boss will probably think I'm a real pest but I'm going to approach him today about getting in a supply of them near the main register. Can't beat those $1 OSH blue flashlights. Meanwhile I'll carry a little one in my pocket when I go in tonight. LOL

Stay safe everyone
Hugs, Mariposa
 
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JacquieP

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I always keep batteries and lamp oil - lots more than I think I'll ever need. My hoarding compulsion paid off during the ice storm when we had no powerfor 8 days, and Leon even had enough batteries to watch DVDs on his portable player. I have at least one flashlight in every room, and now a generator to run the fridge and freezer. You're being very smart, believe me.
 
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BostonsJ

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Be careful out there in CA it looks as though the storms could be very bad over the next days. Another good item to have on hand is those glo light sticks. If we lose the power the lanterns are too bright if it is during the night and we go to bed. I hang those light sticks in the front bathroom and it makes getting up in the night so much easier than the bright lanterns. And they are so cheap at Oriental Trading Post.

About 3 months ago I decided we needed some battery operated lanterns. so we found some on Ebay and then I bought the batteries. Mike set the batteries aside and the night we lost power for 4 hours he couldn't remember where he put them. We yanked some out of a portable radio and got one lamp working. And then he ordered a fresh supply again from Ebay. Now we have an emergency kit set up.

Well Mike decided with all the Christmas toys and remote controlled this and that the kids already had, that a great gift for Audra would be a year's supply of all size batteries. She got 358 in total. :lol :lol She was thrilled those things get expensive! Christmas Eve as we were putting toys together it was so great to know we had every type of battery in abundance.

Just before I left for Boston it was Mike's birthday. I bought him a weather alert radio/tv combo. He looked at me and asked do we have any C batteries? I replied no but I know who has a fresh supply in MA. :lol :lol so needless to say there was another order placed for C batteries for here! I think we may be all set for a while since Mike found the missing batteries while I was in Boston. :lol :lol :lol

I don't know why I never think about it when trying what to decide to buy for Mike but I think a generator is something I can get for him in the future. At least we could keep the fridge cold or have warm water for a shower. Judy making mental note for the future!
 
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