In article >, "jmcquown"
> wrote:

> The Joneses wrote:
> > jmcquown wrote:
> >
> >> Just got a call from Damsel (Carol). She and Crash are at a motel
> >> for at least the next couple of days. The fusebox in the basement
> >> decided to do a melt-down in the middle of the night. If Crash
> >> hadn't awakened... well let's just say the basement was thick with
> >> smoke but it hadn't made it upstairs yet nor was anything yet in
> >> flames. They and their pets got out safely. The power company has
> >> shut off all power to their house until further inspection can be
> >> done; it appears they will have to have it rewired.
> >> Jill
> >
> > Glad they're all okay. Hope the freezer & fridge keep the groceries
> > cold. Edrena
>
> Gawd! Didn't even think of that! I'm sure they haven't, either.
>
> Jill

As long as neither are opened -- not even to check to see if things are
okay -- the stuff in the freezer should be fine, especially if the
freezer's mostly full. I'm thinking the fridge stuff will be good for
at least a day. The key to the frozen is to NOT open the door. Or
rent a generator.
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