I came home from Trader Joe's (FABULOUS safety measure and my new go-to supermarket), washed everything, took a shower, just finished getting dressed ... and a "knock" at the door.
Ring door bell didn't activate. I checked the front door -- no one. I checked the side door -- no one. I went into the garage to look for the noise source and the power went out. Alarms, emergency lighting -- hubby has the entire house rigged.
There was a big utility truck next door -- they were on the side of my house and cut the power. "Your smart meter let us know there's a bad line and that's why you have no AC and no power to half your house." Except I HAD FULL power. I told them that -- they said that was impossible. Also, I they said they "tapped" on the door to let me know they were outside. What?!?! Feels like they might have the wrong house.
Long story short -- electric off for an hour while they hooked my house to a portable generator (within 15 minutes you knew the ac was off). What?!?! Another crew will be back sometime this week to run a new line -- no power for about 3 hours and NO ADVANCED NOTICE. Well, that's nice.
I don't know whether to be super duper happy they proactively came to help me or wonder if they are totally creating a problem where there is none. The first choice feels better ... but I'm still skeptical.
That was my excitement yesterday. Now I can't stop worrying about my electric going off. They said if the main wire goes, I'll lose power with or without the generator.
Anyway ...
Today is a rest day from working out, but a busy day (assuming I have power). Cleaning as much as my back with take -- first up vacuuming. I have 2 Costco packs of chicken to grill. Seems I went a bit overboard with meat. I'll deliver some to the kids next week. My freezer is PACKED. (Which makes this power thing a bit unnerving.) Also, rescue computer work to help out a fellow foster.
My girlfriend's daughter had her baby yesterday (perfect little girl) so our park chat is postponed. So happy for this family :)
Remember the yogurt dip I make for the chickpea dish? I used the leftovers last night with artichoke hearts. Another Instagramer tip -- frozen bag of artichoke hearts from TJs, olive oil, salt, pepper. Mix and roast on high heat on a pan with a rack. Roast until brown and crispy. Dip in a creamy dip (she makes a similar one). WOW!! It was so delicious. I'm absolutely using that as an appetizer (if we ever get to entertain again). Another Trader Joe's favorite to add to the list.
Next week I'll do another GOODIES post. Stuff is arriving and it's FUN!! Stay tuned.
Stay well. Later gators.
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