K9 Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 6 hours ago, ET80 said: And - on top of this - price gouging! https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas-ercot-power-outage-energy-demand-price-change/269-53ab63e2-8dcf-4485-8b9b-be6ad75316b4 I'm not a violent person by any means, but I'm prepared to... evolve from that stance, under these circumstances. I shouldn't... but my family is freezing in our own home. This. Is. Unacceptable. Sincerely feel badly for all of the Texans! I mean it is cold in MN BUT we have heat, water and electricity during these times. I can't imagine! I saw on TV that one guy had to use their child's gate to burn because it was the only wood they could get. That is ridiculous! I would be BEYOND furious if I was living in 3rd world conditions in the cold. Hope you all get your power back soon, if you haven't already!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ty21 Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 You doin okay @ET80? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET80 Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 11 minutes ago, Ty21 said: You doin okay @ET80? Day two in the books without power - hoping it pops back on so I can get some devices plugged in and turn up the heat for a few hours, but we're ok (all things considered). Kids are tougher than I was at this age... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET80 Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 38 minutes ago, K9 said: Sincerely feel badly for all of the Texans! I mean it is cold in MN BUT we have heat, water and electricity during these times. I can't imagine! I saw on TV that one guy had to use their child's gate to burn because it was the only wood they could get. That is ridiculous! I would be BEYOND furious if I was living in 3rd world conditions in the cold. Hope you all get your power back soon, if you haven't already!!! I appreciate the kind thoughts. I can deal with a hurricane, but stuff like this? Yeah, no. Count me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K9 Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Just now, ET80 said: I appreciate the kind thoughts. I can deal with a hurricane, but stuff like this? Yeah, no. Count me out. How are you doing this with kids!? I mean I was just writing as a single adult. Mad props!! (also, are you able to use your car to charge devices?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoundrel Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 20 minutes ago, ET80 said: Day two in the books without power - hoping it pops back on so I can get some devices plugged in and turn up the heat for a few hours, but we're ok (all things considered). Kids are tougher than I was at this age... I’m on my way 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET80 Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 17 minutes ago, K9 said: How are you doing this with kids!? I mean I was just writing as a single adult. Mad props!! (also, are you able to use your car to charge devices?) Yes - car is where I'm charging stuff for now. Nice place to crank up the heater and sit for a bit, too. Kids are actually adjusting well, my daughter is enjoying the extra time with mom and dad and my son is running around with his tablet as usual (I set my phone as a hotspot, so he can still browse...) My dog is not sure what the hell is going on, though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET80 Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, Counselor said: I’m on my way Bring electricity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoundrel Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Just now, ET80 said: Bring electricity. I’m bringing Empty Promises. But sure I’ll shuffle my socked feet on the carpet and hope the static lasts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET80 Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 1 minute ago, Counselor said: I’m bringing Empty Promises. But sure I’ll shuffle my socked feet on the carpet and hope the static lasts. Better plan than ERCOT/Centerpoint. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoundrel Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 1 minute ago, ET80 said: Better plan than ERCOT/Centerpoint. If you have hair I can bring balloons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K9 Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, ET80 said: Yes - car is where I'm charging stuff for now. Nice place to crank up the heater and sit for a bit, too. Kids are actually adjusting well, my daughter is enjoying the extra time with mom and dad and my son is running around with his tablet as usual (I set my phone as a hotspot, so he can still browse...) My dog is not sure what the hell is going on, though... Hang in there!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDrew Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Nevermind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET80 Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 9 minutes ago, Counselor said: If you have hair I can bring balloons I don't have hair. This is well documented, I've had no hair since I was 19, I've officially lived longer without hair than with hair... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET80 Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 11 minutes ago, MrDrew said: Nevermind... I had a comment about scalping said person all lined up... Because I'll do it. I'm over the edge right now. I miss heat, I miss my air fryer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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