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Title: Winter Power Cuts!!!
Post by: Raven on May 30, 2022, 11:24:40 AM
Is this likely to happen or is it the Media on the Scaremongering Road again? :boo: What do you think?

https://news.sky.com/story/six-million-homes-could-face-winter-power-cuts-due-to-energy-shortages-report-12624000
Title: Re: Winter Power Cuts!!!
Post by: klondike on May 30, 2022, 02:07:59 PM
I expect it could happen. When the wind don't blow we need gas to provide the electricity. Unfortunately in this country winter calms are also winter freezes.
Title: Re: Winter Power Cuts!!!
Post by: GrannyMac on May 30, 2022, 05:01:52 PM
We'll move in with one of the kids, they have log burners. Haven't told them yet...  :yahoo:
Title: Re: Winter Power Cuts!!!
Post by: klondike on May 30, 2022, 09:11:28 PM
I'll go for a bus ride as recommended. The X buses are nice long rides with comfy leather seats and free wi-fi. Sadly no toilets though which may be an issue  :downvote:
Title: Re: Winter Power Cuts!!!
Post by: Alex on May 30, 2022, 11:19:03 PM
Gawd I hope this doesn't happen  :boo:
Title: Re: Winter Power Cuts!!!
Post by: klondike on May 31, 2022, 08:12:23 AM
I think I'll get myself a decent powerbank. I already have a heated vest which I use for fishing. That way I can sit dressed up like an Eskimo Inuit tip tapping away on the tablet using WiFi from my phone telling you all how damned cold I am or just watching stuff I downloaded. If we get prior notifications I can even have a flask. I already have a wind up lantern so I'll get some exercise too. Almost looking forward to it. Almost.