A recent ice storm led to the loss of power in my neighbourhood for much of one day and phone/internet/TV for the better part of two.




Up to 300 000 people lost power in the large city nearby. I had plans to go have Christmas dinner with friends at their home, but on the 24th they were still in the dark. Which is why I'm sitting here, waiting for my guests to arrive. Fortunately, their power has since been restored. (I had invited them here a couple of days ago, but they were content with the heat from their gas fireplace.)





I hope your day is a happy one.