What a day

[Hank70SS]

Saturday was a miserable day, rain, temps in the 40's and strong wind gusts. I figured I could get the kick panels, e-brake and fuse block back in the car then my uncle called.

They lost power at his place, no idea when it was coming back and his sump was filling with water. He was in a panic thinking it would back up and flood his basement. So my son and I hoisted the generator into the pickup and strapped it down, in the driving rain. Drive 50 miles to his house, in the driving rain and get his sump and frig's going.

30 minutes later the power comes on! Wouldn't you know it. Pick up all the extension cords and put the generator back in the truck. We sat down and had a few beers then he took us out to dinner. At least we had nice visit and a good dinner.

[Hank70SS]

Definitely could have been worse. I just wish he lived a little closer. He's going to be 70 this summer. He lives close to my great-aunt who is going to be 98 this summer. He keeps an eye on her, but it's getting to the point where he needs someone to keep an eye on him. He's starting to worry about things that shouldn't really bother him that much. I don't think he has the self-confidence he once had, he realizes he's getting old.

Just an example, he want's Lynda to go shopping with him to pick out new counter tops and flooring for his kitchen, he doesn't trust his own judgment. That's ok, Lynda will have fun spending his money for him.