Solar Power as an Energy Option
At the moment my power outage supplies are in a Rubbermaid tub.
It is all filled with candles and holders and oil lamps. I must tell you I am a junk store shopper.
So what I am calling holders are glass vases and big clear canister jars.
These make great candle holders and the glow is beautiful. I have put play sand in the bottom of all of them.
All I do is PLOP the candle in the sand and light it. when the candle burns out it is simple to scoop it up.
The sand makes it so it is a nice ball to simply discard.
It is all filled with candles and holders and oil lamps. I must tell you I am a junk store shopper.
So what I am calling holders are glass vases and big clear canister jars.
These make great candle holders and the glow is beautiful. I have put play sand in the bottom of all of them.
All I do is PLOP the candle in the sand and light it. when the candle burns out it is simple to scoop it up.
The sand makes it so it is a nice ball to simply discard.
I have plenty of back up candle in a plastic bag. One of our craft stores was selling these out for
25 cents for a box of 12. Knowing how often I am without power I bought all that they had. I love a bargain.
I also have boxed stick matches in a plastic snap bag. Needless to say the oil lamps are filled with
oil and I have a backup jug of oil and extra wicks.
25 cents for a box of 12. Knowing how often I am without power I bought all that they had. I love a bargain.
I also have boxed stick matches in a plastic snap bag. Needless to say the oil lamps are filled with
oil and I have a backup jug of oil and extra wicks.
So I have light.
We have well water so we don’t drink it. It is very high in sulfer. Yes, it smells like rotten eggs.
When my husbands family would come from the big city they would bring their own water to drink
but would take our water back for their house plants. I think I am set. I have 3 five gallon jugs of stored
water in the basement saved for when the power goes out.
When my husbands family would come from the big city they would bring their own water to drink
but would take our water back for their house plants. I think I am set. I have 3 five gallon jugs of stored
water in the basement saved for when the power goes out.
I think I have prepared myself and my family as best I can for the dreaded power outage.
But now that we have “Miss Ginny”, I must say, it does not seem so bad.
But now that we have “Miss Ginny”, I must say, it does not seem so bad.
But what if I could do more? If I had a back up plan that included solar power I am sure that would be a big help.
It would be the same principle as the solar power lights that I have along the back walkway.
It would be the same principle as the solar power lights that I have along the back walkway.
My mind is racing thinking about energy alternatives and other energy options.
I am making a list of energy ideas as I sit by candle light and put on another sweater.
I am making a list of energy ideas as I sit by candle light and put on another sweater.
Cindy
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