Rhonda in TX Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 I've been absent from the board awhile, but I'm wondering if anyone else is still powerless? We are on day 13 and I'm ready to beat my head against the wall. We have a generator, but we only use it for a few hours in the evenings because of the cost of gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2jnb Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 My in-laws are in Houston and still do not have power. They were told MAYBE Sunday...... They are near the Astrodome area if that helps..... Alison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennefer@SSA Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Our particular neighborhood got power back very quickly but many others all around us still without power: Seabrook, Nassau Bay, Clear Lake Shores... Hoping you get power back quickly!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted September 26, 2008 Author Share Posted September 26, 2008 My in-laws are in Houston and still do not have power. They were told MAYBE Sunday...... They are near the Astrodome area if that helps..... Alison They live in the Spring Branch area, if you're familiar with that area. We're on the north/northwest side of town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2jnb Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 My dh grew up down there...his parents are still in the same house he grew up in.........rare these days... Anyhow, I will ask him to show me where that is at. Dh is leaving tomorrow to drive to TX to start a new job....we will follow when we finalize on a house...... Good luck to you, I will continue to pray for all down in that area, Alison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanie Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 I've been absent from the board awhile, but I'm wondering if anyone else is still powerless? We are on day 13 and I'm ready to beat my head against the wall. We have a generator, but we only use it for a few hours in the evenings because of the cost of gas. Gosh, Rhonda, I'm sorry. We got ours back the other day and our neighborhood keeps getting them then losing them. My dh connected the genny to our fuse box which ran our entire house except the ac...the one we really need. It did gives us a sense of things being normal, but you're right....the gas adds up quickly. Do you have a window unit? During Rita we placed it in our master bdrm and kinda lived out of that. I'll be praying for y'all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laylamcb Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Congratulations, Rhonda: You just won my Woman of the Year award. Wow--I'd be...well, in deep doo-doo without power for two weeks. Honestly, I can't imagine (which says a lot--all of it bad--about me). You rock. Here's a :grouphug: and a prayer that the lights come on sooner rather than later. Bless your heart!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted September 26, 2008 Author Share Posted September 26, 2008 Gosh, Rhonda, I'm sorry. We got ours back the other day and our neighborhood keeps getting them then losing them. My dh connected the genny to our fuse box which ran our entire house except the ac...the one we really need. It did gives us a sense of things being normal, but you're right....the gas adds up quickly. Do you have a window unit? During Rita we placed it in our master bdrm and kinda lived out of that. I'll be praying for y'all. Our outage percentage went up from yesterday to today, so I think that's happening here, too. No window unit, but thankfully the humidity is down. Congratulations, Rhonda: You just won my Woman of the Year award. Wow--I'd be...well, in deep doo-doo without power for two weeks. Honestly, I can't imagine (which says a lot--all of it bad--about me). You rock. Here's a :grouphug: and a prayer that the lights come on sooner rather than later. Bless your heart!! I try to think about those who have it so much worse than us. There are many, many people who won't have power even after we finally do gets ours. However, I do confess that the stress is wearing on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanette Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 I am so sorry to hear this! We live in Ohio and were affected by Ike also. We had a big tree knock our lines off our house. We were without power for 5 days and I was going crazy. I can not even imagine what you must be going through. I hope you get power soon! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in TX Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 So sorry Rhonda--I hope you get it back soon! We got ours back after 3 days (we're in Spring), but my SIL who lives 5 min. from me still doesn't have hers back. They don't have a gen., but are running a light & a fan using an adapter on the car battery. She has a toddler & is 6 mos. pg! Thank God it's not too hot or humid. Hang in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Rhonda, hugs and praying for quick return, although its too late for quick I guess. I pray the cooler temps come around for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 :grouphug: You poor thing! Ours was out for about seven days and I was near to weeping by the sixth day, even with a blasted generator running nearly round-the-clock. I can still hear it, I think... :tongue_smilie: I pray that you're restored SOON! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Our power was out for 5 days. I heard today about someone who still doesn't have power (here in Ohio--from the Ike winds that came up here). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted September 26, 2008 Author Share Posted September 26, 2008 We saw a Centerpoint Energy truck on our street earlier this morning. We talked to him and he said they hope to have the power back on by tonight. Yea!! In honor of that, I'm running the generator in the middle of the day. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2jnb Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 WOO HOO!!! I am so glad to hear that...I will send good vibes your way!!! Alison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncmomo3 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 I've been absent from the board awhile, but I'm wondering if anyone else is still powerless? We are on day 13 and I'm ready to beat my head against the wall. We have a generator, but we only use it for a few hours in the evenings because of the cost of gas. I feel for you-- I really do. We were without power for 12 days after hurricane Fran 12 years ago. It absolutely STINKS. Big hugs to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 We saw a Centerpoint Energy truck on our street earlier this morning. We talked to him and he said they hope to have the power back on by tonight. Yea!! In honor of that, I'm running the generator in the middle of the day. :D YAHOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have fingers and toes and everything else crossed for you. But really, aren't I supposed to kick your behind???? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich with Kids Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Bless your heart, Rhonda! I hope it returns quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 :grouphug: I hope they get it back on very soon. No power is awful and hard to imagine unless you've lost it. I still can't even think about the loss of power last year with the ice storms. Freezing, dark and a feeling of loss and helplessness. Big hug for you all facing this. I've been absent from the board awhile, but I'm wondering if anyone else is still powerless? We are on day 13 and I'm ready to beat my head against the wall. We have a generator, but we only use it for a few hours in the evenings because of the cost of gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted September 26, 2008 Author Share Posted September 26, 2008 YAHOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have fingers and toes and everything else crossed for you. But really, aren't I supposed to kick your behind???? :lol: I'm weak. What can I say? It's been a rough couple of weeks. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted September 26, 2008 Author Share Posted September 26, 2008 It came on about an hour ago. YEA!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 YAHHHHOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! Now, go do laundry! LOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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