Day 40/365: Well, I think you can probably guess what prompted Friday's Unscientific Poll

Poll #19447 Power Outage

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When the power goes out, I typically think the following

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Wait, when did I have my last cup of tea? Because OH LOR NO KETTLE
10 (17.2%)

Internet gone, guess I'll go make myself a cup of -- OH LOR NO KETTLE
20 (34.5%)

INTERNET GONE. CANNOT COPE.
28 (48.3%)

Otoh, I now have an excuse not to do any work until it comes back on.
16 (27.6%)

Wait, when did I last have something hot to eat? I really fancy some toast. DAMMIT
14 (24.1%)

There are six flashlights/torches in this house and right now I know where none of them are.
22 (37.9%)

Tea lights, ahoy! But where are the matches? DAMMIT
13 (22.4%)

I know, I'll watch/listen to/read something I downloaded onto my phone.
22 (37.9%)

Wait, how much charge does my phone have left?
25 (43.1%)

Sod it, time for a nap. Duvet ahoy!
31 (53.4%)

(NB: The power is restored now so I was at least able to feed the children a hot supper and bathe them, and we won't freeze because it's flippin' cold tonight.)