The smile post that almost wasn't.
This week did not start out well. Monday morning we decided to call the power company because we were having some trouble with our circuit breakers tripping, and other odd things.
The power company worker took a look at our meter panel, and unceremoniously cut off the power to the whole house. Not the result we were hoping for. Or expected.
For the greater part of the next three days, we were without power, water and, although we would not have needed it, heat. Not a lot of smiling going on here at that time.
When I thought about Sally Russick's assignment to "Give us a smile," I seriously considered not doing anything.
But, as you can see, our electrician and the power company finally got together, and this lovely new meter, meter pan, and wire mast were the result. Sometimes, the most ordinary things can make you smile.
Thanks to my daughter Sara, and husband Jim for posing with me for some goofy celebratory shots!
For some more smiles, check out the other participants' blogs.
Oh, I'm sure glad I wasn't in your shoes... and I understand how you wouldn't be too happy for those 3 days! Glad you have your power back (it does remind one how many things we take for granted!). Your smiles and goofy poses are adorable - thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLOL, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade! Love it!
ReplyDeleteOh my! How utterly frustrating. I'm glad it finally got sorted out. I love the photos!
ReplyDeleteWhat!? You think they'd give you a little warning on that, man! Oh well, you made it through and look at all that joy reminding us not to take power for granted
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love your pics!! Perfect way to turn a frustrating time into a wee party :)
ReplyDeleteso cute! That's definitely something to smile about!
ReplyDeleteBest smiles i've seen yet! The collage of photos is wonderful, glad your power to back!!!
ReplyDeleteI sympathize with you Beti. I was without power for 10 days earlier this year. Yes when the power comes back it is smile worthy.
ReplyDeleteHey - power is indeed a reason to smile. It is a necessary ingredient to night-time beading! I hope you didn't lose all the goodies in your freezer. Love the poses with the meter. What a cute family!
ReplyDeleteYour photos certainly gave me a smile! I'm so glad you got your power back on. Three days is much too long to be without power!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! So glad to hear that everything's back to normal and I love everyones attitude.
ReplyDeleteOh wow - the things we take for granted on a daily basis - water and electric - yep, I wouldn't have been smiling at first either! I can completely understand your excitement and celebration when things got installed/fixed and back to 'normal'. My hubs always says, if **** hits the fan and we're with out power and water, the thing I will miss most are hot showers (and drinking water!). I think I would have to agree! I love your 'smiles' and your collage - awesome for this week's post!
ReplyDeleteWe would loose our water too. I could live without eletricity for 3 days... maybe (frustrations would be taken out on mashing coffee beans with a hammer) but the lack of water is the thing that would get me!
ReplyDeleteOh, those are great! Sure made me smile! :-) Sometimes it's the little things, isn't it??
ReplyDeleteBeing without electricity is no fun. Getting it back on sure makes ou happy again. Great little vignette.
ReplyDeleteThat made me smile! If we don't have the basics... it's hard to smile!
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