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Mike Harrison M&M
Joined: 03 Nov 2007 Posts: 2029 Location: Equidistant from New York City and Philadelphia, along the NJ Shore
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Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:33 pm Post subject: Six to eight hours without electricity: what to do? |
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An apparent arc in a circuit breaker panel caused a fire that destroyed three of the four condos in one building here, in my village, last November. Thankfully, no one was injured. As a result of the fire, though, all circuit breaker panels are being replaced.
My panel replacement is scheduled for this coming Tuesday, and estimated downtime (without electricity) is between six and eight hours. This is not good for me. I don't know what I'm going to do during that time, because the circuit breaker panel is located inside my condo, and I'm not particularly comfortable going out and leaving the electricians here alone.
Any ideas? Thanks.
(edited to add that the electricians will be working inside my condo) _________________ Mike
Male Voice Over Talent
I have taken leave of my sensors.
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scottnilsen King's Row
Joined: 12 Jul 2007 Posts: 1170 Location: Orange County, CA
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Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:54 pm Post subject: |
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That's a bummer!
But if you don't treasure the thought of that much time counting bricks in the chimney or something, you could park near a Starbucks and mooch off their wi-fi so that at least you could keep up with emails and things. _________________ We have nothing to fear but fear itself.
Well, that and mimes.
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todd ellis A Zillion
Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 10494 Location: little egypt
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Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2021 5:08 pm Post subject: |
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take it as a win - go outside - take a drive, a walk, a guided tour of the scenic wonders of (insert area of interest here) - tell your clients that due to circumstances beyond your control you will be unreachable for the entire day.
if they have work that absolutely has to be done right now - send them to me. i'll do it ... and send you the check. _________________ "i know philip banks": todd ellis
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Bruce Boardmeister
Joined: 06 Jun 2005 Posts: 7928 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2021 6:08 pm Post subject: |
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If you’re desperate rent an electric generator and a long long extension cord for that day.
I’ve never lost a customer when I gave them advanced warning on revising their timeline. And if someone wants to book you between now and then, hey, that time is “booked” but let me see when else I can record.
B _________________ VO-BB Member #31 Enlisted June, 2005
I'm not a Zoo, but over the years I've played one on radio/TV. . |
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Mike Harrison M&M
Joined: 03 Nov 2007 Posts: 2029 Location: Equidistant from New York City and Philadelphia, along the NJ Shore
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Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2021 6:28 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks, guys. I did fail to mention that the circuit breaker panel being replaced is inside my condo, so I'm not particularly comfortable going out and leaving the electricians here alone... with all my gear (and everything else) easily seen.
As for clients, I've already told them I'd be unavailable that day. _________________ Mike
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I have taken leave of my sensors.
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todd ellis A Zillion
Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 10494 Location: little egypt
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Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 8:08 am Post subject: |
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sit on the sofa and stare vacantly at the electricians for the entire time.
they love that. _________________ "i know philip banks": todd ellis
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Deirdre Czarina Emeritus
Joined: 10 Nov 2004 Posts: 13016 Location: East Jesus, Maine
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Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:48 am Post subject: |
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Read a book or manual?
Put away files that aren't sorted?
Clear out your clothes closet?
Do a jigsaw puzzle?
I mean all of these suggestions honestly and with respect because I think you are terrific. _________________ DBCooperVO.com |
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todd ellis A Zillion
Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 10494 Location: little egypt
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Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 10:50 am Post subject: |
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ooohhh!!!!! (seriously - think this would be fun)
shoot a mini-documentary on your phone of electricians replacing a circuit panel. loosely narrate it as you go. _________________ "i know philip banks": todd ellis
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George Been Here Awhile
Joined: 09 Dec 2019 Posts: 283 Location: Seattle, WA
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Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 11:18 am Post subject: |
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i was going to suggest a book or a puzzle until i saw todd's post and now i am 100% on board the todd train. they may or may not like being filmed. oh well!
and yes, i still say film because old habits die hard. |
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MBVOXX Been Here Awhile
Joined: 03 Jun 2008 Posts: 232 Location: USA
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Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2021 3:55 am Post subject: |
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Pool Time! |
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