Sue Nicholas- Location: river
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31 December 2008
11:1311747Last evening at approx 8.30pm my house was plunged into darkness.I found my way to the front door to see all street lights out and my neighbours .The home accross the road was ok as they have an emergenct back up system By keeping front door open i was able to locate matches then candles .Mobile phone was found and I phoned my son who came round with a torch .Younger neighbours were walking up and down the street with torches and people were shouting out "Are you Ok" The main problemm was the lack of matches my young neighbour was out of them .I dont know how long we were in darkness as I went to my sons however on my return couple of hours later lights were on .It appeared to effect all roads off Chilton Way ,Common Lane and the top end of Lewisham Road.So always keep a torch or matches handy .The worst bit is the phone going ,so mobiles at the ready .Still we could have all gone over to Vics and had a party by candle light .
Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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31 December 2008
12:3611751I'd go to bed
Been nice knowing you :)
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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31 December 2008
17:161175531 December 2008
19:2811770Guest 675- Registered: 30 Jun 2008
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31 December 2008
22:1011781Is there something you and Sue want to tell us Vic?
Politics, it seems to me, for years, or all too long, has been concerned with right or left instead of right or wrong.
Richard Armour
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31 December 2008
23:1811783I thought it was Sue and Nigel,I've bought a new suit.
If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!
Guest 674- Registered: 25 Jun 2008
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1 January 2009
08:5811790in the dark????
so thats wot happens at light out time!!
Guest 674- Registered: 25 Jun 2008
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1 January 2009
09:2411795Let me give you another short insight into community spirit
Where I live the lady next door asked if I had a mop, I asked why and she told me her kitchen was flloded cos her washing machine had broken.
I went into her kitchen and was then joined by another neighbour mopping out her kitchen, getting it dry, whilst I also took out the washing machine to the back garden saving any further flooding.
It was a great all round neighbour/community spirit
And I'm glad I was able to witness and be part of it.
Terry Nunn
- Location: London Road, Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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1 January 2009
09:3911800Just a technical note on what Sue said. I assume Sue that your phone is a "cordless". As a general rule these phones have no backup batteries and will go dead in a power failure. Everyone sould make sure that a "normal" phone is always plugged in. The phone system is powered by 50v batteries at the exchange.
Moblies should not be relied upon either, if the cell base station (green box next to a pole) is in the blackout area then the mobile won't work either.
If you need to rely on a phone make sure it's a wired one.
Terry
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
1 January 2009
14:2311853Just a thought - do the emergency call systems go down when this happens (I am thinking about the Lifeline facilities)?
Sue Nicholas- Location: river
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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7 January 2009
00:0512252To carry on this thread re Community Spirit .I dont always agree with my neighbour Vic however I think praise when its due.Yesterday he was busy placing Rock salt on our Footways and drives so it was easier for us to walk .Sanctuary Close rests in A hollow so the frost lies for days on end .Vic was his chirpy self scattering the rock salt around.
Sometimes Vic is the salt of the earth .Excuse the pun.Pity more people dont follow his lead as today people were moaning about the footways.A few years ago I cheerfully put salt out but these days I have to watch my step no one to look after me if I break a bone or two.Some people would rather moan than get off their **** and do something .I did my bit by ensuring the road was salted and the salt bin filled.Three cheers for Vic .I also reported the conditions of the footway in Pencester.You have to be very careful boarding buses .Sorry Berm mentioned the bus word .
Sue Nicholas- Location: river
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7 January 2009
00:0612253Im sure the lifeline facilities have back upbatteries .The machine bleeps ,however i will double check.
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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7 January 2009
09:0312259Thank you for that Sue but there alots of folk out helping the older ones, but please if you live near a older person call in see if they are O.K. clear away the snow etc out side their door, see if they have food, heat,E.T.C. thank you.
Vic Matcham
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7 January 2009
09:2712265Guest 674- Registered: 25 Jun 2008
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7 January 2009
09:2912266in that cold theres lots of blue tits lol
Sue Nicholas- Location: river
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7 January 2009
15:5012292I keep myself well covered this weather .No fear of blue **** in Sanctuary Close
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7 January 2009
16:5812293All i can say is I have seen one or two or even more blue ----- around the close
Vic matcham
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7 January 2009
16:5812294All i can say is I have seen one or two or even more blue ----- around the close
Vic matcham
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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7 January 2009
20:5712302just to add to vic's post, if you have any old person close by, always have a quick glance to if there are milk bottles on the doorstep or post/newspapers sticking out of their letter box.
both are tell tale signs of possible problems.
with regard to garden birds, they will appreciate saucers/bowls of warm water being made available and replenished regularly. most of their usual drinking holes are iced up.
if you have a bird table, anything fatty, like left over bacon or suet will be appreciated.
finally there is a shortage of insects available for the a la carte type of bird, so any extra food will go down well.
sermon over with.
7 January 2009
21:1112305But worth a mention, Howard - we put out the fatballs and water for the birds when it gets cold. And our neighbour always gets a listen and a look as she is an elder, although she is well supported. You can't be too careful.
