Anonymous
Post 07/09/2012 10:02     Subject: Re:Do you think storms tonight will be bad?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:19:07 -- you are very annoying.

The 5 days without power were a huge problem for my family and elderly parents with breathing issues but I am glad you did not miss a beat. The sprinkler during a 100 degree plus day would suck for most normal people. Thankfully we could afford a hotell.


And I find you, as well as the other whiny posters annoying. My in laws were staying with us from out of town, my DH was out of town, and my FIL has several medical issues, is handicapped, and requires a breathing machine at night. We were still all fine! We could have easily afforded a hotel as well but that would have been more work and a complete waste of money.

Many of you have such poor coping skills it's scary. Really reminds me to toughen up my kids and make sure they can roll with life's punches. Plus I can guarantee that most of the poster with long-lasting effects from the trauma of a power outage do not have medical issues as an excuse for being so whiny.


Man, you are smug and rude.


Totally agree with the smug and rude assessment. PP, fuck off. I have perfectly good coping skills. What I don't have is a shitload of money to keep replenishing a full freezer and refrigerator of lost food. So thrilled for you and your handicapped FIL that everything worked out fine for you. You're obviously made of the toughest stuff out there. you should teach survivalist courses in your spare time.
Anonymous
Post 07/09/2012 09:02     Subject: Do you think storms tonight will be bad?
Anonymous wrote:My ass is already in a hotel - safe and sound. Not sure about you Pepco effers


Plenty of power here in MoCo. Too bad you wasted all that money on a hotel, and you're from Virginia too (or so you say, your story seems to change). Take thyself to the "Stop Talking About Retirement Thread" and get educated, honey.
Anonymous
Post 07/09/2012 00:04     Subject: Do you think storms tonight will be bad?
My ass is already in a hotel - safe and sound. Not sure about you Pepco effers
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2012 23:53     Subject: Do you think storms tonight will be bad?
We have lightening and thunder here now - Arlington! It is LOUD!!!
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2012 23:36     Subject: Re:Do you think storms tonight will be bad?
Are the storms still coming? I hear some thunder now.
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2012 22:50     Subject: Re:Do you think storms tonight will be bad?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:19:07 -- you are very annoying.

The 5 days without power were a huge problem for my family and elderly parents with breathing issues but I am glad you did not miss a beat. The sprinkler during a 100 degree plus day would suck for most normal people. Thankfully we could afford a hotell.


And I find you, as well as the other whiny posters annoying. My in laws were staying with us from out of town, my DH was out of town, and my FIL has several medical issues, is handicapped, and requires a breathing machine at night. We were still all fine! We could have easily afforded a hotel as well but that would have been more work and a complete waste of money.

Many of you have such poor coping skills it's scary. Really reminds me to toughen up my kids and make sure they can roll with life's punches. Plus I can guarantee that most of the poster with long-lasting effects from the trauma of a power outage do not have medical issues as an excuse for being so whiny.


Man, you are smug and rude.
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2012 22:24     Subject: Re:Do you think storms tonight will be bad?
Anonymous wrote:Pepco is a nightmare. If you live in a pepco-serviced area in MD---get out now. They lose power when the wind blows--frequently and for great lengths of time.

PEPCO averages a 5-day turnaround on something Dominion (with same number and severity of outages can get back up and running in ~29hrs). See WashPost article today about this.

I would never live in MoCo. I lived in NW and then Nova for the past 10 years and have only lost power once and only for a couple hours. We never lost in any of the major snowstorms or thunderstorms--yet coworkers lose it as a matter of right multiple times a year. There is no way I could handle it that. The few hours we did lose it--my a** was already in a hotel down the street.


It's embarrassing to read your post. I can't imagine the embarrassment you must feel after posting this nonsense.

WTF? All of us should evacuate Pepco-serviced Maryland? You are nuts. We live in Moco yet, like you, we have only lost power once and only for a couple of hours. We didn't even lose power during Snowmagaddon, or during that hurricane that came by a few years ago.

And you say you can't handle even a few powerless hours before checking into a hotel? Tell me you have physical problems that require an inhaler or other device. Otherwise, you sound neurotic and totally spoiled.
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2012 22:14     Subject: Do you think storms tonight will be bad?
Anonymous wrote:OP here. While I agree there are larger problems in the world to worry about, I still find myself anxious about the power outtage. The last place we lived virtually never lost power -- maybe 5 times in almost 20 years of living there, and never lasted more than 2 days. So this whole thing about generators seems crazy to me, although I understand why people often have them around here. We live in a townhouse, and a generator would be super noisy to our neighbors. I've see a few of them around, and they are pretty loud. If I had a SFH I might be inclined to get one though, just for piece of mind.


Pp here - not sure why getting a generator to run during the day to keep your fridge cold and a few fans going would be a problem. You can turn it off at night and your fridge would stay cold enough for the next day.
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2012 22:12     Subject: Re:Do you think storms tonight will be bad?
Anonymous wrote:19:07 -- you are very annoying.

The 5 days without power were a huge problem for my family and elderly parents with breathing issues but I am glad you did not miss a beat. The sprinkler during a 100 degree plus day would suck for most normal people. Thankfully we could afford a hotell.


And I find you, as well as the other whiny posters annoying. My in laws were staying with us from out of town, my DH was out of town, and my FIL has several medical issues, is handicapped, and requires a breathing machine at night. We were still all fine! We could have easily afforded a hotel as well but that would have been more work and a complete waste of money.

Many of you have such poor coping skills it's scary. Really reminds me to toughen up my kids and make sure they can roll with life's punches. Plus I can guarantee that most of the poster with long-lasting effects from the trauma of a power outage do not have medical issues as an excuse for being so whiny.
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2012 21:20     Subject: Do you think storms tonight will be bad?
OP here. While I agree there are larger problems in the world to worry about, I still find myself anxious about the power outtage. The last place we lived virtually never lost power -- maybe 5 times in almost 20 years of living there, and never lasted more than 2 days. So this whole thing about generators seems crazy to me, although I understand why people often have them around here. We live in a townhouse, and a generator would be super noisy to our neighbors. I've see a few of them around, and they are pretty loud. If I had a SFH I might be inclined to get one though, just for piece of mind.
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2012 21:18     Subject: Re:Do you think storms tonight will be bad?
19:07 -- you are very annoying.

The 5 days without power were a huge problem for my family and elderly parents with breathing issues but I am glad you did not miss a beat. The sprinkler during a 100 degree plus day would suck for most normal people. Thankfully we could afford a hotell.
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2012 21:16     Subject: Re:Do you think storms tonight will be bad?
trollol wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I have PTSD about the power outage. I really don't want to deal with this again so soon.


Me too.


Clearly, first world problems.


Clearly. Many third world countries apparently have more robust underground lines less susceptible to storm disruptions.
trollol
Post 07/08/2012 21:09     Subject: Re:Do you think storms tonight will be bad?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I have PTSD about the power outage. I really don't want to deal with this again so soon.


Me too.


Clearly, first world problems.
trollol
Post 07/08/2012 21:08     Subject: Re:Do you think storms tonight will be bad?
Anonymous wrote:Pepco is a nightmare. If you live in a pepco-serviced area in MD---get out now. They lose power when the wind blows--frequently and for great lengths of time.

PEPCO averages a 5-day turnaround on something Dominion (with same number and severity of outages can get back up and running in ~29hrs). See WashPost article today about this.

I would never live in MoCo. I lived in NW and then Nova for the past 10 years and have only lost power once and only for a couple hours. We never lost in any of the major snowstorms or thunderstorms--yet coworkers lose it as a matter of right multiple times a year. There is no way I could handle it that. The few hours we did lose it--my a** was already in a hotel down the street.


Get out now? You realize, of course, that the decision to move is not exactly a 10-minute affair.
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2012 20:29     Subject: Re:Do you think storms tonight will be bad?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
I really don't understand the hysteria over losing power particularly when most stores and gas stations were replenished quickly. First, get a small generator to run your fridge, always have a spare gas tank for grilling, and take cool showers or play in the sprinklers to stay cool during the day. I had guests (one handicapped) and we didn't miss a beat. We didn't eat out much and we stayed cool by staying in the shade and running fans inside.

So many of you seem rattled extremely easily if this storm is causing this much stress. No wonder so many need pills and wine just to get through the week. Geesh!


We live in an apartment and are not allowed to have generators. I am content with the rule as it minimizes chances of fire.