Let it ice, let it ice, let it ice!

It's still cold and drizzly here, and while the kids did have school today, the rain has kicked up in earnest, and it is freezing to the ground on contact. This does not bode well; we could very well lose power sometime tonight. However, we're ready.

First, light. We have all our candles out on the dining room table, in easy reach. We located the lighter, so we're ready to light them. I also found a lantern outside that could be used as well. The batteries have been located for all the flashlights.

Second, warmth. We have a gas-powered fireplace that works without electricity, so we can keep the house warm. If the power goes out, we'll get everyone into the living room, bundle up, crank on the fireplace, and be nice and toasty for the night.

Third, food. This shouldn't be a hassle, since we have never lost for an extended time, but Morgan and I did just do those yummy foil dinners, which we could easily recreate for everyone, so we won't starve.

Actually, last time we had an ice storm, we had the time of our lives. We had lost power, but we were back online within 12 hours, so it was all good. In fact, I had just called my team lead to tell her that I could not be on-call that day due to no power when the lights came back on. D'oh! However, our friends did not have power or a fireplace, and their little ones were getting very cold. We practically insisted that they come stay with us. Now keep in mind, our house would not be called "spacious" any time soon, but we managed to make room for our five, and their eight, and not climb all over each other. They brought all their food, which they were afraid would spoil, and we ate well and had lots of fun together. In fact, we likely would not have bonded with them so much had we not invited them in our homes. These are the same people that now have us come out every Thanksgiving, so our moment of charity has paid HUGE dividends.

So, whatever happens, bring it on! Just ... let me post this first. ;)