Friederike in Persia Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 It's so exciting!:party: Winter here is somewhat challenging, with having had cuts since last September and by Feb. we were down to one hour in the evening.:001_huh: That's not much and I was getting so tired of figuring what to use the little bit for. But since yesterday we're getting 8 hours again! Dh kept mumbling "hot showers, hot showers" and I was thinking of being on this board without feeling guilty cause I should be baking bread or something. I know you've got power all the time, but it's so exciting, that I wanted to tell somebody! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Wow, I cannot imagine! So happy for you to have electricity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 WOWZA!!!!!!! Like Quiver i can't imagine - and yes, you deserve some board time!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Enjoy! I was so excited to have power after the 2.5 week blackout caused by Hurricane Ike. It's so nice to be able to turn on the lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Thanks for the reminder to be thankful for the luxuries we take for granted! We had frequent power cuts last year, but not nearly as bad as yours. Ours were only twice a week for 4 hours at a time, so easier to plan around. Enjoy the board time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Wow, I cannot imagine! So happy for you to have electricity! What she said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 I am excited for you! I'll remember not to take my power and lights for granted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Glad you get 8 hours now. I am sure you feel absolutely "rich" with the extra time. I will tell our dc your story and remind them to be thankful for what we have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 I hope it lasts! I was always grateful for electricity when we were in Central Asia. Kazakhstan is now blaming Tajikistan for using too much power. I can't imagine you'd agree with that. We have friends in Kyrgyzstan who are in the same boat you've been in this winter. Someday Central Asia might come up with a way to produce and share power reasonably. There should be more than enough for all. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Wow! So glad you have electricity again. I'm reminded how spoiled we are that we take electricity and heat and hot water, etc for granted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friederike in Persia Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 Thanks for your kind replies! Sadly it turned out that it was the President's birthday or his daughter's or whatever, we're back to one hour again :banghead: First of March had been talked about a lot for things getting better, but it doesn't look like that was accurate information. It's so disappointing :confused: So I gave the kids a day off hs, but I won't be hanging out here, cause the neighbour can't cope with our loud generator running for too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Oh.my.goodness. I can not imagine living with one hour of electricity. And your neighbor? What the heck??? He is probably just jealous that HE doesn't have a loud generator. Out of curiousity, what is the temperature there? I just don't see how they can make people turn off the electricity in the middle of winter. I realize that in some places, it is actually warm this time of year, but still. UGH. I am soooo sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Oh, no. How frustrating. I'm so sorry. I remember when we were in Russia, they would shut off the hot water for weeks at a time. But ELECTRICITY!? I can't imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friederike in Persia Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 We've got a continental climate - hot summers and cold winters. Heating isn't too difficult for us though, cause our town has gas for part of the time. However, last year was a cold winter and lots of elderly and babies died, it got so bad that it hit the international media. This lack of electricity has a lot to do with corruption. Some people pay a lot of money and get it, but a friend of mine who's a gynecologist tells me of people holding a torch for her in hospital, so that she can see the head crowning . Go figure :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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