tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post8916932064411105443..comments2024-03-18T09:37:57.874-05:00Comments on Bates Family Blog: Bates Updates and Pictures | Gil and Kelly | 19 Kids | Bringing Up Bates | UP TV: Bates in the DarkLily and Elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00941253435533935093noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-46861115426384471102017-08-21T22:58:32.471-05:002017-08-21T22:58:32.471-05:00I always make sure I have extra batteries on hand...I always make sure I have extra batteries on hand for my camp lights. I will never use candles. Candles can cause fires. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-18755035325381239932017-08-19T21:53:44.120-05:002017-08-19T21:53:44.120-05:00This show is about their life. It isn't a sitc...This show is about their life. It isn't a sitcom where someone sat around for hours thinking up a story line. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-77658303439572440972017-08-18T19:55:21.460-05:002017-08-18T19:55:21.460-05:00A little over 3 days after some heavy rains (but u...A little over 3 days after some heavy rains (but unrelated to a hurricane). I was so glad that my water was okay and worked throughout that time though! It was in the middle of the summer in Texas, so it got HOT. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-79602307722130853802017-08-18T18:01:06.848-05:002017-08-18T18:01:06.848-05:00VERY upset that Gil did not install the smoke dete...VERY upset that Gil did not install the smoke detectors immediately after moving back to their home following the fire.<br />Foolish not to have made that a BIG priority.<br />Also bothered me to see all the little tea candles on the table so close to the kids.<br />SAFETY is so important.<br />I enjoy the Bates family and do not like to complain about anything, but that bothered me a lot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-91992198724173931252017-08-18T07:21:45.238-05:002017-08-18T07:21:45.238-05:00About 4 weeks after Hurricane Hugo?About 4 weeks after Hurricane Hugo?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-39990617764931025202017-08-17T15:06:19.489-05:002017-08-17T15:06:19.489-05:00There for a while (9 months) my family and I were ...There for a while (9 months) my family and I were without electricity except for 3 hours a day. The 12 of us would eat and get ready for bed and then the generator would be turned off until the next evening. Those are fun memories :)Maggie Bergnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-88118763748735277802017-08-17T14:54:04.288-05:002017-08-17T14:54:04.288-05:00About 365 days at a time, while living in Haiti a...About 365 days at a time, while living in Haiti as a missionary kid (several different times)!Katharinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13460620800873860799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-52173673778702737332017-08-17T14:13:47.396-05:002017-08-17T14:13:47.396-05:00Elana same thing. it was about 12 days for usElana same thing. it was about 12 days for usAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287378917730829009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-86220074611371603212017-08-17T12:30:01.518-05:002017-08-17T12:30:01.518-05:00When I was growing up 25 years ago, a few days at ...When I was growing up 25 years ago, a few days at a time at least once every winter due to ice bringing down the hydro lines. We have had a real fireplace in the house and candles and flashlights ready to go. I was also in another city during an ice storm a decade ago and we had no electricity for three weeks. No problem if you are calm and prepared. Pile on the sweaters! :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-31039718291811840762017-08-17T07:47:11.190-05:002017-08-17T07:47:11.190-05:00One and a half weeks after a huge storm. My husban...One and a half weeks after a huge storm. My husband was gone on a business trip and I had seven kids under 13 with a baby on the way. Was not the most enjoyable time of my life.Sarah Listonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-90245055219068916712017-08-16T23:39:17.830-05:002017-08-16T23:39:17.830-05:00In July of 2008 we had a bad Strom and lost power ...In July of 2008 we had a bad Strom and lost power for 4 days in Illinois. It was hot during the day with no air conditioning<br />Bethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-68970154430982446382017-08-16T23:13:31.494-05:002017-08-16T23:13:31.494-05:00Our power was out for a week during a snow storm i...Our power was out for a week during a snow storm in October. We had to stay at a hotel about an hour away because I couldn't keep my 8-month-old twins warm enough.anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00336544262598975801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-12274786055724455132017-08-16T21:46:49.928-05:002017-08-16T21:46:49.928-05:00Power outage? Rather boring topic for TV.Power outage? Rather boring topic for TV.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-61426882430361141212017-08-16T20:29:37.513-05:002017-08-16T20:29:37.513-05:008 days in Chattanooga, TN after the Blizzard of 19...8 days in Chattanooga, TN after the Blizzard of 1993! Not only no electricity but no water because of the well's electric pump.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-34931067325539132552017-08-16T20:24:17.989-05:002017-08-16T20:24:17.989-05:00Complete power outage in the whole island I live i...Complete power outage in the whole island I live in, a fire was the cause, lasted for about three days. This was last year in September, and it was extremely hot and humid. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-25211473019908638472017-08-16T19:25:31.145-05:002017-08-16T19:25:31.145-05:00I was out of power for 3 days due to hurricane San...I was out of power for 3 days due to hurricane Sandy. However the people across the street from me were out of power for over a week! Felt terrible for them!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-71917724522665578422017-08-16T19:19:33.199-05:002017-08-16T19:19:33.199-05:00Same I live in rural Idaho and there are many reas...Same I live in rural Idaho and there are many reasons it goes out- snowstorms, wildfires, and wind gusts. We also have a well and it sucks not being able to get water in the house. One time the transformer near our house blew after a series of outages in winter. The power poles can be extremely difficult to get to so much so that they have to use a four wheeler.Michaelajoannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16175098186746589973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-45286251500226150782017-08-16T18:20:52.776-05:002017-08-16T18:20:52.776-05:00And I thought 2 days was bad.And I thought 2 days was bad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-10355389795942690292017-08-16T14:12:57.016-05:002017-08-16T14:12:57.016-05:002+ weeks after Hurricane Sandy. I went to my mom&#...2+ weeks after Hurricane Sandy. I went to my mom's house 5 hours away after 3 days of "camping" because it was too cold to stay with a 5month old baby and my other kids. My husband stayed with friends who had a small generator for the fridge and a few lights plus a fireplace.Elanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16186955674662234580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-14385419111239530522017-08-16T14:08:19.436-05:002017-08-16T14:08:19.436-05:00My parents and I once went 7-8 days without power ...My parents and I once went 7-8 days without power due to a terrible ice storm. It was really unpleasant. The worst part for me was the lack of running water. Living in a rural area we depend on our well for water and the electric pump to get it to the house. No electricity meant no pump. And that meant no running water. I know there are so many people in the world who deal with far worse on a daily basis. But, for me, at that time it was difficult.Shelleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-80995735381458592792017-08-16T13:40:56.631-05:002017-08-16T13:40:56.631-05:00After one storm my family and I were out of power ...After one storm my family and I were out of power almost 4 days. It was no fun! But quite the adventure.:)C. Histandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-28440341010687398362017-08-16T11:50:43.384-05:002017-08-16T11:50:43.384-05:00Twice we have had power outages, once after an ice...Twice we have had power outages, once after an ice storm and once after a tornado hit within a mile of our house. Power was out 4-5 days each time. Fortunately we had a back up generators so it was simply an inconvenience rather than a catastrophe. Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13903673821002397907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-49577572897804680732017-08-16T11:38:11.959-05:002017-08-16T11:38:11.959-05:003 days during an ice storm in january in illinois....3 days during an ice storm in january in illinois. No heat during a northern ice storm in January is not fun {or warm}!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-87722519164549836802017-08-16T11:24:57.829-05:002017-08-16T11:24:57.829-05:00I've been with out power for 4 days.I've been with out power for 4 days.Mileynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-74742602314804951582017-08-16T10:29:07.658-05:002017-08-16T10:29:07.658-05:00We were without Power for 8 days once...We were without Power for 8 days once...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com