Glad you are okay, Lisa!

My house doesn't have a fireplace anymore, but I have a kerosene heater, and our workshop has a big wood stove in it, and we could move out there if necessary. So far it hasn't been necessary in past ice storms.

But, my ex-husband and I lived with a wood stove as our only form of heat, and on a well, which needs electricity. The power went off frequently for random reasons, not the least of which was cold weather. We were warm and we could cook with propane, but had no water. I'd rather go without food, because I can always build a fire or eat cold food. Having water makes black-outs tolerable, even adventurous!

Karen