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Delaire Landing Crisp Autumn Flip of a Switch

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Was going to make this a Wordless Wednesday but I had too much to say . waking up in the middle of the night for my usual bathroom visit the only exception was there wasn't any lights .I has to feel around to get back to the bedroom and find my phone making a call to the electric company PECO that said they were aware of the outage at 3 AM  .Luckily I had just purchased a new fluffy comforter and snuggled back to sleep . I figured by morning all would be well  I was wrong . When I woke up the light switches were still not working

 

When I called Peco they said 4:30 PM the power would be restored . I had planed to work from home but without power or heat that would not work . Brushing my teeth by the light of an IPhone is very interesting but not fun . No make-up today but I will say the coffee at the office tasted exceptionally delicious .

 

I was waiting for a client to call me when they returned from their doctors appointment . Had papers that needed to be signed at Bakers Bay  and another client in Delaire Landing . Called the The Peco information line at 1:30 and thankfully they said the power had been restored . Shortly after I received calls from my clients .  Bakers Bay had their water shut off yesterday .

 

When entering Delaire Landing I did notice  PECO trucks and several orange cones . Looks like they solved the problem for now . Hopefully it is not short term

 

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Funny how we take things for granted like a flip of the switch . When our body and mind says the temperature has reached the degree that is time to put the heat on . When we flip on the switch expecting that the lights will come on and there is darkness . We are confused when it does not  . What do we do ? 

 

There is no power no computer . No coffee . No heat  . No Wi-Fi Your plans have changed for the day .

 

We adapt and make the best of the situation .

How was your day ?

 

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Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

So glad to hear that your power is back Hannah Williams that is never a fun thing to discover.  My day, we are once again in full rain mode...my day was wet, wet, wet...

Oct 24, 2018 07:20 PM
Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL
Buy Daytona condos for heavenly good prices

How dependent we are on technology, we often do not even understand it until something goes wrong, and we are thrown back in our activities, and in our way of life. Take away the internet, and life comes to a screeching halt... or power...

Oct 24, 2018 09:43 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Hannah.

We have got so accustomed to flipping a switch, when it doesn't work it throws our whole day in chaos 

Oct 25, 2018 02:53 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Hannah... losing power is so stressful... because we are used to flipping that switch. I've found myself flipping switches during a power outage just from habit!

Oct 25, 2018 04:33 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Glad you got the power restored Hannah.  I have a home landline with an answering machine that doesn't work when the power is out.  But, will start working when it is restored.  That's the way I check it remotely.

Oct 25, 2018 05:57 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Hannah, that is NOT how you want to start a day out.   Without coffee, OH NO.   Glad to hear you have power and heat again, but the water issue - UGH.  

Oct 25, 2018 07:39 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Lisa Von Domek  Sorry for your bad weather but we do learn to adapt -  we are expecting bad rains and winds also

Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL  We really do not understand what we have until we lose it .We do take these things for granted

James Dray  You have hit the nail on the head  with your statement

Thank you for your comments always appreciated

Hannah

Oct 25, 2018 08:21 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

So funny you said that Nina Hollander  I found myself doing the same thing

Gabe Sanders  Everything kind of comes to a halt . Here the heat was not working . Where you are the A/C would shut off making the environment so uncomfortable

Joan Cox  these things happen and we have to adapt . We take these things for granted in our daily lives .  Wi-Fi and Coffee are essential

Thank you for taking the time to comment

Hannah

 

Oct 25, 2018 08:32 AM
Gabe Sanders

Which is why I have a big backup generator.

Oct 25, 2018 09:34 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Hannah starting a day without electricity is the pits.  I hate when that happens.

Oct 25, 2018 03:51 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Dear Ms. Adaptable! Only you could think of using the light of your cell phone to  brush your teeth. Very clever, indeed! I could visualize everything, getting up, feeling around, finding the walls, you find the switch, it doesn't work, you're in the dark, the comfort of getting back to bed in your new Comforter, etc. 

But Hannah Williams - how on earth did you manage without your make-up? Kudos to you for surviving a morning without make-up! But at least you got a cup of hot coffee! 

We do take things like electricity for granted. It's no fun to work around it. But it sounds like everything is back on track. May you always find solutions to all the problems that you encounter in the most positive way! 

Oct 25, 2018 03:55 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

George Souto  No coffee -Wi-Fi -or morning news   What a horrid way to start a day

Patricia Feager  Sunglasses on and shut my door in the office but to tell you the truth no one even noticed that I had no-make-up on ..You are a sweetheart

thank you both for your kind comments

Hannah

Oct 25, 2018 04:16 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Hannah- Larry and I were just saying the other day that at least when the power goes out here, it's warm. Glad you got your power back!!!

Oct 25, 2018 04:46 PM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Hannah, power is a must and I have to admit I take it for granted until it goes out. Love your positive attitude and you certainly made the best of your day even though it got off to a rough start!

Oct 26, 2018 01:38 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Kathy Streib  It is not terribly cold here yet  but will be soon . Nothing worse then being stuck without power -lights and Wi-Fi

Amanda S. Davidson We do take these things for granted .I am so glad we live in a world with these luxuries  . I don't think we realize how easy we have it until they are gone 

Thank you both for your kind comments

Hannah

Oct 27, 2018 11:10 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for sharing your experience. 

Power outages can certainly disrupt personal plans. 

Oct 27, 2018 11:26 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

We have had some cold nights and the down comforter on bed felt so good. I love cool nights and warm days which is fall. This is my time of the year. Have a good week, Hannah,

Oct 28, 2018 04:32 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Roy Kelley yes power outages can disrupt personal and business plans for sure

Debbie Reynolds  I have my new comforter on my bed also fells so good . I had a wonderful weekend .Hope you did also .

Thank you both for your comments

Hannah

Oct 29, 2018 09:52 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Hannah,

I am glad the light is back on.  Electricity is something we all take for granted.  Wishing you a great week.  A

Oct 29, 2018 02:14 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Alexandra - The funniest thing was I kept turning on the switches - Just by habit

Thanks for taking the time to comment

Hannah

Oct 29, 2018 04:58 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Hannah, our electricity went out and our generator did NOT come on. Seems there was a problem with a switch and it will be fixed this week. As you stated, We adapt and make the best of the situation.

Oct 29, 2018 06:09 PM