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Title: The power went out about 10 minutes ago
Post by: zxcvbob on August 04, 2012, 01:37:35 AM
I don't see any lights on anywhere around, except in the sky (severe thunderstorm that's mostly lightening and wind).  This is the first time that's ever happened and the cable didn't go out. 

The UPS that the cable modem and the wireless router is plugged into is beeping every 20 seconds.  I gotta see if I can disable that; it's REALLY annoying.

Glad there are pistols and flashlights all over the place, and that I can tell the difference between 'em in the dark.
Title: Re: The power went out about 10 minutes ago
Post by: Monkeyleg on August 04, 2012, 02:43:40 AM
I hope you don't have a five-day outage like we did last year, or that some folks in the NE did this year.
Title: Re: The power went out about 10 minutes ago
Post by: vaskidmark on August 04, 2012, 03:18:16 AM
Glad there are pistols and flashlights all over the place, and that I can tell the difference between 'em in the dark.

Do not point either one at your face to see if they are working.  Or at the dog.

stay safe.
Title: Re: The power went out about 10 minutes ago
Post by: Regolith on August 04, 2012, 03:37:14 AM
Do not point either one at your face to see if they are working.  Or at the dog.

stay safe.

Especially if you happen to own one of these (http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2011/04/25/csg-maglite-flashlight-gun/).
Title: Re: The power went out about 10 minutes ago
Post by: zxcvbob on August 04, 2012, 10:34:09 AM
Especially if you happen to own one of these (http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2011/04/25/csg-maglite-flashlight-gun/).

I know it would be a lot harder to make, but shouldn't the shotgun fire out the *front*?  Also the barrel length looks to be about 3" -- including the chamber.  I guess that's so when you accidentally shoot yourself in the belly using it as a flashlight, you don't do too much damage.

Lights were out for a little over an hour.  I shut the UPS off because of that stupid loud beeping. Gotta find a way to disconnect that.
Title: Re: The power went out about 10 minutes ago
Post by: 280plus on August 04, 2012, 11:03:32 AM
Here, just in case... http://www.opticsplanet.com/zero-zombie-kit.html