We have returned from two weeks of vacation, and our house is still here. Oddly, I was relieved to see the homestead still standing. We had heard reports of a storm hitting the area and knocking out trees and power. Our power had been out, but we were uncertain for how long, until we looked in the refrigerator.
Using our sleuthing skills, we determined that the power had been off long enough to reach maximum spoilage in our fridge. Most of the evidence centered around a Costco bag of chicken breast. From what we could piece together, the bag was not leak proof, and as the chicken melted, a puddle of chicken sludge formed at the bottom of the freezer. Much food was lost and tossed in the carnage. One, solitary Diet Coke can survived as witness to the tragic events. However, because our thirst was strong, that Diet Coke is now gone. It lived only a moment in our bellies, but it will live forever in our hearts.
Proof of the storm was also in our backyard, where tree branches are strewn this way and that way. James also discovered a dead mouse in our driveway. James knew it was dead because it was lying on its back with its arms up in the air, just like in cartoons. Thank goodness cartoons teach kids medical facts so I don't have to.
We did discuss the power outage with neighbors, and they said the power was out for two days. They tried to save their food, but even bags of ice couldn't prevent casualties. I'm glad we were in Idaho, with air conditioning and cool night temps, instead of stuck here, with heat and darkness.
I have many a tale to tell, with pictures, about our jaunt to Idaho and Yellowstone, but those exciting anecdotes will have to wait for another two, three, four, or more posts. Little Phil decided to get sick in bed tonight (and no, we haven't fed him any mystery spoilage food), so I am on laundry detail, in addition to chicken sludge cleanup. Yum!
Using our sleuthing skills, we determined that the power had been off long enough to reach maximum spoilage in our fridge. Most of the evidence centered around a Costco bag of chicken breast. From what we could piece together, the bag was not leak proof, and as the chicken melted, a puddle of chicken sludge formed at the bottom of the freezer. Much food was lost and tossed in the carnage. One, solitary Diet Coke can survived as witness to the tragic events. However, because our thirst was strong, that Diet Coke is now gone. It lived only a moment in our bellies, but it will live forever in our hearts.
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| Our Fridge After the Great Toss. Milk and Juice are Post-Toss, but Other Items are Pre-Toss, and If They Make Us Sick, They Will Be Severely Punished. |
Proof of the storm was also in our backyard, where tree branches are strewn this way and that way. James also discovered a dead mouse in our driveway. James knew it was dead because it was lying on its back with its arms up in the air, just like in cartoons. Thank goodness cartoons teach kids medical facts so I don't have to.
We did discuss the power outage with neighbors, and they said the power was out for two days. They tried to save their food, but even bags of ice couldn't prevent casualties. I'm glad we were in Idaho, with air conditioning and cool night temps, instead of stuck here, with heat and darkness.
I have many a tale to tell, with pictures, about our jaunt to Idaho and Yellowstone, but those exciting anecdotes will have to wait for another two, three, four, or more posts. Little Phil decided to get sick in bed tonight (and no, we haven't fed him any mystery spoilage food), so I am on laundry detail, in addition to chicken sludge cleanup. Yum!
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