As we shut the lights off for 2006, our lights have literally been turned out for the last three days. A major ice storm moved in and took out the power, telephone and cell towers on Friday. It was supposed to be 12 to 18 inches of snow; however, it turned into over an inch of rain, followed by less than an inch of ice combined with a 50 mph north wind.

The power company is predicting there won’t be power until at least Tuesday. We took a break today and drove to Amy’s Grandma’s so we could take a shower, get some internet and watch some football. So far we have counted at least twelve power poles down, and no workers in sight (I’m sure they are working in more populated areas). Looks like we will be bringing in the New Year by the light of the fireplace. We just can’t figure out if it is memorable or miserable. Maybe time will tell us the answer to that question.