tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post1246895010470858415..comments2024-03-29T01:42:22.267+10:30Comments on Drifting through life: Thursday Thoughts # 93Riverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-48952318108231144602016-07-24T13:27:44.342+09:302016-07-24T13:27:44.342+09:30We have a street light nearly opposite our bedroom...We have a street light nearly opposite our bedroom window which illuminates the whole room should we not close the curtains, It is solar powered and aways on. we are not cheap skates but is saves power whether we like it or not, also lighting the kitchen benefits from it too.Vesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15390020901033513032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-34930341152381746302016-07-23T09:59:05.089+09:302016-07-23T09:59:05.089+09:30I, too, invested in an LED lantern. Very handy to ...I, too, invested in an LED lantern. Very handy to have. Our power rarely goes out but when it does it's nice to know that the lantern is a safer option. Cperzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09062444081488414888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-84357542376064946672016-07-22T15:03:01.860+09:302016-07-22T15:03:01.860+09:30Most definitely a far better option than candles, ...Most definitely a far better option than candles, even though candle light is wonderful...but one's safety is even more wonderful.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-55648828617386187952016-07-21T21:46:07.074+09:302016-07-21T21:46:07.074+09:30Granny Annie; any good hardware store should have ...Granny Annie; any good hardware store should have them. Do you have Bunnings in America?Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-91433121696788363672016-07-21T20:45:13.483+09:302016-07-21T20:45:13.483+09:30That lantern is a worthwhile investment and I shal...That lantern is a worthwhile investment and I shall shop for one now.Granny Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165058412950953296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-61316918327117598782016-07-21T17:19:02.812+09:302016-07-21T17:19:02.812+09:30Elephant's Child; I like the freezer aisles in...Elephant's Child; I like the freezer aisles in summer too, but have never been tempted to climb into a cabinet. usually I just reach in and put my cold hands onto my face.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-50610432942122456622016-07-21T17:17:58.893+09:302016-07-21T17:17:58.893+09:30peppylady (Dora); I'm going to keep just one o...peppylady (Dora); I'm going to keep just one or two very large candles, they're mostly decorative, but use the lamp when I need to. The candles won't be safe if Angel gets spooked and dashes around knocking them over.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-60274049518122863942016-07-21T17:14:53.104+09:302016-07-21T17:14:53.104+09:30Andrew; being prepared is what I do in most cases,...Andrew; being prepared is what I do in most cases, and I'd been meaning to get some type of lamp, but kept putting it off. I'm thinking next of one of those tiny gas bottle barbecues, so I can at least heat water for tea and coffee, for the neighbours too.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-71293933540615084082016-07-21T17:12:51.335+09:302016-07-21T17:12:51.335+09:30Vicki; I was just in the store to see if they had ...Vicki; I was just in the store to see if they had any and when I saw them under $30 I had to get one.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-29003920223955419882016-07-21T17:12:06.426+09:302016-07-21T17:12:06.426+09:30Snoskred; I love your candle shelf, they're so...Snoskred; I love your candle shelf, they're so pretty, how can you bear to burn them?Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-88363263979265749572016-07-21T15:18:43.368+09:302016-07-21T15:18:43.368+09:30What a brilliant idea.
Like the quotes too - I hav...What a brilliant idea.<br />Like the quotes too - I have often been tempted by the freezer sections in summer.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-806230983360435712016-07-21T13:08:08.986+09:302016-07-21T13:08:08.986+09:30We have a lantern and have use when we lost power....We have a lantern and have use when we lost power. Plus a picnic basket full of candles, which usual comes from the thrift stores.<br />Coffee is onpeppylady (Dora)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01649272822470007714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-66922036231935382272016-07-21T12:10:52.149+09:302016-07-21T12:10:52.149+09:30It is a good idea to have the lantern. It is no go...It is a good idea to have the lantern. It is no good worrying about such things when the lights go out. People need to be prepared. I wonder if you can still buy those little immersion heaters which can heat water for coffee..........oh, they are electric too. Back to the drawing board.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-83133841238855323402016-07-21T10:02:47.578+09:302016-07-21T10:02:47.578+09:30Money very well spent I'd say :)Money very well spent I'd say :)Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16023748614942747415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-313397947755521812016-07-21T09:55:42.975+09:302016-07-21T09:55:42.975+09:30I have my candle shelf for blackouts but I also ha...I have my candle shelf for blackouts but I also have some torches and LED torches in case I need them. :) <br />Snoskredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02566127387898719246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-60147896935602058252016-07-21T09:48:45.661+09:302016-07-21T09:48:45.661+09:30R.H. I can pee in the dark too, but if Angel follo...R.H. I can pee in the dark too, but if Angel follows me into the bathroom I want to see enough that I don't trip over him. Then I prefer to see when I'm washing my hands also.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-8117224931592659612016-07-21T09:47:05.063+09:302016-07-21T09:47:05.063+09:30The Cranky; I didn't notice my candles putting...The Cranky; I didn't notice my candles putting out any heat last week, but most of them were tealight size, so perhaps that's a factor. It will be a relief not to need candles in future; they're pretty, but I have to worry about Angel knocking them over too.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-49027025108376206592016-07-21T09:45:12.417+09:302016-07-21T09:45:12.417+09:30fishducky; I wish I'd thought of this great id...fishducky; I wish I'd thought of this great idea years ago. Of course they didn't have LED back then, but a lamp would have been handy, we get a power outage a couple of times each winter.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-26369578291028082372016-07-21T09:42:58.310+09:302016-07-21T09:42:58.310+09:30Joanne; I don't think I'll have to use min...Joanne; I don't think I'll have to use mine often, but it's better to have one and not need it, than need one and not have it.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-59566023252528548022016-07-21T09:41:51.060+09:302016-07-21T09:41:51.060+09:30S.J.Qualls; That's one reason I bought the LED...S.J.Qualls; That's one reason I bought the LED, also because they are brighter and don't put out much heat. I need bright so I can read.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-91352668197901781492016-07-21T09:40:30.017+09:302016-07-21T09:40:30.017+09:30John M; welcome to drifting. I can see this one be...John M; welcome to drifting. I can see this one being handy, but probably not too often.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-29703196273046230872016-07-21T09:39:30.174+09:302016-07-21T09:39:30.174+09:30joeh; I miss gas. In my entire life, through many ...joeh; I miss gas. In my entire life, through many moves, this is the only house I've ever lived in that didn't have a gas stove.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-60914436277802047452016-07-21T08:24:46.825+09:302016-07-21T08:24:46.825+09:30Pardon me, I can still find my doodle in a blackou...Pardon me, I can still find my doodle in a blackout, I've never needed light to have a piss. R.H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04639593801088008224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-22442848397269591102016-07-21T04:43:11.771+09:302016-07-21T04:43:11.771+09:30They do come in handy and it's a nice bonus th...They do come in handy and it's a nice bonus that they don't put out any heat. Our power was off for a little while and as hot as it is here, we didn't need candles adding to it!The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-70911910177443870042016-07-21T03:45:01.081+09:302016-07-21T03:45:01.081+09:30What a good idea!!What a good idea!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com