One of the best house gifts we've gotten (I think from my Mom, thanks Ma!) was a Black and Decker Storm Light. It's really simple concept:
the light is a rechargeable flashlight that stays plugged in to an
outlet. When the power goes on out, the flashlight automagically kicks on.
This has a few key advantages. First, the flashlight is always charged. Second, the flashlight is on, so it's easy to find in an otherwise dark house.
Since this flashlight was such a hit, we've bought a bunch more - one for each floor in the house. I should probably get one for each room in the house. You never appreciate how dark it gets till the lights go out and you have to fumble for a light.
This is simply a must have item.
So, nu - why all this talk of Storm Lights?
Well, our power just went out. That means that I can't do work. So, while I sit around to see if the power comes back, I thought I'd blog what was on my mind.
Hmmm... I may have to start cutting off power to the house more frequently. See... no power = no internet connection which means Ben can't get much work done. Why didn't I think of this sooner?
ReplyDelete"When the power goes on, the flashlight automagically kicks on." You sure it is not when the power goes OUT?
ReplyDeleteWhoops - thanks anonymous for the proof reading.
ReplyDeleteI ran across this deal today, the B&D StormStation for $40:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B000B8GBCC/
Guaranteed to clash with any decor.
-alex