SHITE -- looks like the entire city of Biloxi just went black

[merh]

:freak: I'm here in my femansion and the power just went out. (I'm on the battery of my laptop and dial up)

I am just a tad bit freaked out - everything is black - I know my neighborhood is dark and it looks like everything else is too.

SHITE - this is pretty spooky!

[RevCheesehead]

1. Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.

Does this help warm you up?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. Oooh......Nice!

I don't know about merh, my dear Rev, but that image warms ME up!

Where do you find them? *whew*

:evilgrin:

[RevCheesehead]

5. Peggy - you scamp!

Are you having hot flashes, or power surges? :evilgrin:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

27. My dear Rev!

It's gotta be power surges (:woohoo: )since I don't have hot flashes!

Your naughtiness equals mine, you know!

:evilgrin:

[RevCheesehead]

34. Since I've never met you in person,

I'll have to rely on KitchenWitch's evaluation when she returns. I'm not sure I trust the others around here... :yoiks:

[merh]

43. I'm here in the dark Peggy and you are drooling over the

guy with the candle?

Rev, next time just the candle, I need the energies being spent on that image sent this way. :rofl:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

45. Oh my dear merh!

Please forgive me! I truly care about your awful situation, you know I do.....

But our beloved Rev distracted me with that *um* image she brought!

Please forgive me.....can you?

:rofl: :blush:

[merh]

48. Most definitely, dear Peggy.

Actually, the exercise from the laughter has helped me keep warm.

All is forgiven as I do understand the distraction. :rofl:

:hug: :loveya:

[RevCheesehead]

46. ATTENTION: THIS PHOTO IS **ONLY** TO KEEP MERH COMPANY!!

In the dark, of course:

[merh]

49. Now that photo definitely brings me warmth.

:blush:

Thanks PopeCheesey, you do know how to brighten up the dark spots in life. :hug: :loveya:

[RevCheesehead]

51. I suppose I could get a list of references...

:blush: but thanks, dear. You bring out the best in people. :loveya:

[merh]

4. Got my candle & flashlight

and battery power on this for a bit, but the entire city is black and none of my neighbors are here - gone for the weekend (only 2 nearby anyway).

Just a little unnerved, to say the least.

thanks for the candle :hug:

[usedtobesick]

8. Intheflow is just down the street from you

in a Days Inn. You have her number if you need help? You can Pm me and I will send it to you...

[merh]

12. Which Days Inn?

I don't know of a Days Inn in Biloxi that is inhabitable?

I have her number, but am sure she is in the same boat I am.

Life post Katrina is definitely one adventure after the other.

[usedtobesick]

16. It is somewhere near the Navy base?

I never get the address but I know she is there... I talked to her maybe an hour ago...

[merh]

21. She is in the City of Gulfport.

I'm in Biloxi, the next town to the east.

I'm sure the power will come back on, I see D'Iberville's power is on.

The IP hotel has its own power grid/generators and they have power.

[usedtobesick]

25. I sure she could get help to you if you need it.

She has emergency access to a car I think starting today.

[merh]

32. I'm okay --

I don't think there is much that can be done but wait for the power to be restored.

If things get bad, I'll go somewhere safe. It's just a little unnerving. Having you guys at the other end of the light box helps.

:grouphug:

[usedtobesick]

33. we are certanly here in spirit for you

:grouphug:

[RevCheesehead]

9. Are you armed?

Do you have a baseball bat handy, just in case?
Of course, you have Winston, the wonder attack dog at your side, too.

Let me put a prayer shelter around you to keep you safe.

[merh]

15. That's a nice prayer kittie, thanks.

I have no weapon or baseball bat, those were lost when the wind blew and the poopoo flew.

I do have a hammer somewhere. Oh well, what is that about cursing the darkness?

I think I will go make a drink. :freak:

[WCGreen]

14. Rev.. I told you not to show that pic to anyone else....

[RevCheesehead]

19. my bad.

spank me? :loveya:

[WCGreen]

22. Kay....

[RevCheesehead]

23. Not only should that pic warm up Merh....

it's also kinda getting me hot, too. :9

[texanwitch]

2. I hate when that happens, we had the whole neighbor loose power

total blackness, it is really creepy.

Got your flashlight handy, candle.

[merh]

6. Thanks, I have my flashlight and the glow from the screen.

It is just so darned eerie. :freak:

[latebloomer]

7. Can you call the local police

and ask what's going on?

And try not to get too spooked.

[merh]

10. I'll give 'em a call, but hey, what are they gonna be able to tell me?

I am sure they are aware of it - the whole friggin city is black. We don't have that many street lights working since the storm and it is blacker than it was before Katrina, but now it is pitch black all over.

I'll try not to let this spook me, I would feel much better if I had neighbors around.

thanks :hi:

[RevCheesehead]

11. You do....

Us. :grouphug:

[merh]

29. thank you

:hug:

:loveya:

[RevCheesehead]

30. check your PM, dear.

[texanwitch]

17. We will be your neighbors, just keep your door locked.

We lost power during Rita in the summer, know the blackness your talking about.

[merh]

26. I appreciate that, it is good to have you guys out there.

The door is locked, the candle is burning and the hammer is close at hand.

If I could remember where I stored the crown, I would be set -- just hope it doesn't stay out too long, my battery won't last and it is rather chilly out.

Thanks for being there. :hug:

[Rowdyboy]

13. Did Brownie pay the power bill before he left government?

I LOVE the "femansion". Its the first time I've heard the phrase. Glad to hear you're surviving, Merh!

[merh]

18. Hello Rowdyboy - it's been a long time since I have read your words.

:hug: How are you?

I don't know what the deal is with the power, hell, Keesler is pitch black too from what I can tell. This is not how I intended spending my evening. Nope, not at all.

[Rowdyboy]

28. You were greatly missed and worried about after Katrina....I hope you

"felt" the love that was being sent out to you in the chaos. Many, many, many people were concerned about you, Maddie, Gildor, BossHog and our other family on the coast.

Hope you get power back soon. You guys have enough to worry about without dealing with that! :hug:

[merh]

37. I did feel the love, it helped me make it when things were tough.

I'm convinced that the positive energies and love of DUers helped me get this far. Thank you for your support and concern. :hug:

[usedtobesick]

20. Brown started a new consulting firm today in Denver

Emergency planning and preparedness... I could not make something up that wrong...

[Rowdyboy]

31. Often (especially since 2001) truth is far stranger than any fiction you

could invent. Thats just a prime example...

[In_The_Wind]

24. We're here to keep you company.

Or I could give you a call if that would help.

[merh]

35. Well, I just called the power company and their recorded message

is "we are having trouble with our electrical system"

So, I guess they know and aren't in the dark like me. :rofl:

I'm okay, it's just unnerving, I usually have neighbors close, but it is deserted where I am -- what doesn't kill me makes me stronger, right. :freak:

Thanks Joani ((((hugs))))

[salin]

36. We are with you in spirit

I can only imagine that it would be quite unnerving. (((hugs)))

[merh]

41. Thanks salin

I am fully aware how the support and spirit of DU has helped me to date, I definitely appreciate you guys being with me now.

(((( :hug: ))))

[In_The_Wind]

38. That's a nice attitude merh but I often ask ...

Why do I need to be this strong?

[merh]

39. Funny thing is, Joani

I've been saying that to myself lately.

Shit, can't I just take steroids? :shrug:

[In_The_Wind]

42. Sweetie ...

I'm 57 and I think I've been asking that question for the past 40 years. I must be strong enough to move mountains by now!

[merh]

47. I'm right there with you.

Just imagine if we were a wrestling tag team, we would be world champions, nobody could beat us.

:hug:

[In_The_Wind]

52. We would have some awesome DUers by our side!

I can think of a few other DU women we would most certainly want on our side. The world would be a far better place if we could only light the way ...

[Canuckistanian]

40. Very resourceful!

Everyone should have a big battery and a laptop.

[merh]

44. Just lucky, believe me

A firm in chicago sent this to me after the storm, my desk top was lost in the storm.

I never realize how much light these things put out until now.

[merh]

50. btw, how long do the batteries normally last in laptops?

This is a thinkpad and I have no idea how long the battery lasts. :shrug:

[FuzzySlippers]

54. Mine last about 2 hours.

[merh]

55. 2 hours - okay I've got some time still.

1/2 a battery displayed. :shrug:

:hug:

[FuzzySlippers]

56. Probably about an hour, then.

I hate that this is happening to you. Is it cold there?

[merh]

59. The POWER just came on.

:woohoo: :woohoo:

Thank you for being out there. :hug:

[FuzzySlippers]

60. Great!!!!!!!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :woohoo: :applause: :applause: :applause: :woohoo: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[merh]

61. Thank goodness.

:woohoo: :woohoo:

[Canuckistanian]

62. Depends what you're doing, but

Maybe 8 hrs.

[FuzzySlippers]

53. Hi sweetie. I just saw this.

Any word on when your power will be back on?:( :hug:

[Floogeldy]

57. He's upstairs on the extension phone!

Maniacs can lick hands too!

;)

[FuzzySlippers]

58. You sick bastard!

:spank:

Besides. Femansions have only one floor.