Arlo and Janis by Jimmy Johnson for January 20, 2025

They used to say that they want to see that meter wheel spinning just as much as we do. Recently had a meter upgrade. Not even sure there’s still a wheel in it.

Cuddle time

They would appreciate it Janis, they don’t want to be out there any longer than they need to be.

What! No thermals!

Even if you have a gas furnace, it won’t work without electricity for the blower.

No, I don’t think it would be.

Don’t worry, they are well compensated. They don’t use prisoners, yet.

Yes, it IS selfish for you to whine about no electric blanket and wish those working to restore your creature comforts hurry, not because they can get warm and get some sleep, but because you can have your electric blankie back.

No thought or concern for the homeless who live in similar conditions (without the benefit of insulated walls to help keep the cold and wind out), who seek out warming shelters or a hot meal, likely the only meal (hot or not) for the day.

No thought for those being evicted from their FEMA shelters with no home to return to due to hurricane damage.

As long as you don’t have to live without your electric blanket one second longer than, all is well in the world.

- 33 F in Ely, MN this morning.

I often thank God I live in a pleasant, warm climate!

Janis should be happy she has a backup heater.

I don’t just wish them luck, I pray for their success and safety out there. I live only a half mile from our local main power offices. I have noticed over the years that this section gets its power back pretty fast compared to other areas.

Unsung heroes

Loodie Looks Comfy

Hope Arlo’s finally got some dang pajamas on.

not in my book, wish away. :D

Janis is such a drag.

No, I’m sure they’d be glad to know people were wishing them “luck.”

I’m always grateful for those utility workers freezing to get power back on. And very grateful for the crews that come from out of state to help with massive outages.

Nice thoughts, thanks. Good luck linemen.

According to the National Sleep Foundation, the most comfortable temperature for sleeping humans is between 60 and 67 degrees Fahrenheit (15.6 – 19.4 degrees Celsius), with most experts recommending around 65 degrees Fahrenheit as the ideal sleep temperature.

“♫ I am a lineman for the county ♪”

Jimmy Webb

No! The “luckier” they are the sooner they get out of the cold too!

That’s one of the reasons why you need a generator. It’s becoming an essential.

Our heat comes from an heating oil furnace. A private company delivers heating oil by tank truck to us. Our furnace seems to be the original of the house which was built in 1949. When the employee from our oil company came this winter for the pre-season cleanup/tuneup we were talking with him about natural gas heat and that we think of getting a furnace which takes same. Glad we asked as one of the things (other than the cost and how it would be done) he said is that they service gas heat furnaces also as we have been very happy with them (of course the actual gas would come from our local utility in underground pipes).