In a place perpetually without power, our go-to activity was a great game of cards by lanternlight.
What are Your Best Storm Survival Tips?
Anything from practical advice to unique ways to pass the time.
I'll be popping in throughout the day to answer. But don't be shy — if you're curious about a stranger's comment, ask them! I know a lot of you have cool knowledge to share.
I'm a big believer in old-fashioned books and a fireplace. Makes it seem sort of luxurious to be out of power, closed off from the socials. Also, if its a winter storm that's cut off the power, building outdoor igloos to save the freezer food is always good. If you don't have bears in the area, anyway...
I've been lucky in recent years to have very limited experience with storms bad enough to knock out electricity for long periods of time...or worse be climbing a mountain. But the cards by lantern light sounds good!
I'm a big believer in old-fashioned books and a fireplace. Makes it seem sort of luxurious to be out of power, closed off from the socials. Also, if its a winter storm that's cut off the power, building outdoor igloos to save the freezer food is always good. If you don't have bears in the area, anyway...
I've been lucky in recent years to have very limited experience with storms bad enough to knock out electricity for long periods of time...or worse be climbing a mountain. But the cards by lantern light sounds good!
Yep, surviving the apocalypse is a subject nearly as popular these days as Outlaw Country. It's a unifying theme.