Dec 19 2009
Esther’s Power Off experience: Portugal
A lot of people have asked us, “So how did the whole Power Off thing go?” Rather than just our experience, we asked a few people to share their thoughts.
Esther Pawley sent us her almost haiku-like notes that we just had to share…
Official candle lighting time – 5.23pm
Feel like Wee Willie Winky carrying my candle about. Such a beautiful warm glow – should use candles more often.
Frustrating – need internet connection – but can cycle to work to use their connection – when they’re there (long story don’t ask)!!
Thank goodness for gas and the fact I’m not too fussy about warmth – long history of freezing houses and wearing lots of clothes inside the house. Don’t be fooled by location – no central heating and plenty of healthy drafts.
Enjoying the warmth from my laptop, acting like a reptile..
Discovered my torch gives off heat – great. Mustn’t over use, can’t recharge….
Should have lit fire while it was light. Haven’t done it before.
Hot food never tasted so good. Sleep – highly underrated.
Bloody freezing – psychological? Think not, the air temperature must have dropped. I don’t have any less heating than usual. (It was true when I checked the internet on Monday).
Overfilled teapot in semi-darkness. Balls. Drinking water a scarcity.
I love electricity, it’s so useful…. promise not to use it excessively again…
Decided to go out and hold a dinner party elsewhere, with lighting.
While cycling back watched shooting stars with a friend and shared the lane with a barn owl flying alongside me. Amazing!! Nearly fell off my bike when it veered off.
See, I wouldn’t have had that amazing experience if I hadn’t have been forced to go and share food elsewhere due to lack of power at my house.
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