My power went out Thursday night around 9:30 and came back on this morning -- Tuesday -- at 2:45am. I have a generator, which typically will run some lights, the freezer, frig and furnace, but the thermostat on my furnace went out so I've had no heat.

It was 36 degrees in the house this morning when I turned on a portable heater and the oven.

I was planning on riding my bike to get my car, which I had to leave when the power repair crews re-closed my main road. However, I chose to walk instead, which turned out to be a very smart choice. The road is open, but still a mess with debris and the walking trail/riding trail is non-passable in a few areas. Motorists are definitely not looking for bicycle traffic!

I live in north Bellevue, by Bridle Trails State Park. I've spent well over 20 hours hauling downed limbs, but the house, barn, and fence are all intact. I think I'm VERY fortunate!

LaBiker