Somewhat misshapen, but tasty bread from last night.
Author: David
That was quicker than predicted… the power is back on again, an hour and a half after going off. 🔌
I feel powerless… in an electrical sense. Shortly after publishing my Flock Friday post, we lost power. I’m more surprised that it lasted that long, with all the wind we’ve been having. There are a lot of trees around us, with overhead power lines, so a tree falling on a line takes it out.
We still have internet access, due to UPSes. Made mac & cheese on the gas stovetop (using a lighter) for lunch. The power company estimates it’ll be back on in a few hours, so I’ll just work on my laptop in the meantime.
As ever, the biggest inconvenience is that we have no running water when we have no power, since we’re on a well. But we prepared some jugs of water, and have other stuff to drink, so not too much hassle.
On the homestead blog: an assortment of ducks, chickens, and hummingbirds in your weekly flock update! #FlockFriday 🦆🐓
On the Dejus YouTube channel, a slow-mo video of eight hummingbirds at the feeders, plus one hummer using its beak and feet to dislodge two others.
My last school photo, of the entire 7th form, from 1987. I’m in the middle of the second-from-top row (tap or click the photo to see full-sized). #ThrowbackThursday
It’s below freezing overnight, so our pond is partially frozen. Here’s a peek from the secret path, plus a bonus shot of the ice from the other side.
Oops… I noticed that the pipe for the deck mister froze and burst. I forgot to open the valve to let the water drain out when I turned off the water for the winter. I’ll have to replace that in spring before turning on the water again. Seems like an annual tradition to repair at least one outdoor pipe.
Our clothes washer had multiple issues, so it was time to replace it. We got a new LG washer and matching dryer, plus a cute little second washer that goes underneath the main one like a drawer (and a regular drawer under the dryer).
