It was an electrifying week. Literally. Before I get to that, here are my workouts.
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: Trail Run 3 miles
Wednesday: Strength + Jump rope Tabata
Thursday: Run 3 miles
Friday: Plyo Intervals
Saturday: Run 5 miles (who knew I had 5 in me anymore?)
Sunday: Strength + Stepmill Tabata
Ridiculous treecam shot because, endorphins. I’m sure my neighbors already know I’m a loon.
So on Monday morning, I was on my usual conference call when I noticed things beeping as if the power was going out. But then it’d fade off and stop. I unplugged a few things cuz who knows what’s going on? Then I saw a very bright, blue/white light coming in through our West facing windows. It was eerie. As if a UFO or something was stopping by to beam me up. There was a super loud buzzing sound that seemed almost like it was coming from our basement. For a second I thought something was very wrong with the furnace or water heater or there was an electrical fire somewhere. I was right on the last one. Across our backyard in the distance I could see a large explosion on a telephone pole. A giant cloud of blue/white light and sparks, wires flying, then sirens. Although I couldn’t see, I suspect there were live wires or something burning in the street because cars were stopping and turning around. Emergency equipment raced down to the end of another street. What?
That was the end of our power for Monday. I was grateful it wasn’t the coldest day ever, although it definitely got chilly in the house. The roads were closed so I couldn’t go anywhere. I wondered how/when they’d release the kids from school next door, since the explosion took place basically in front of it.
ComEd crews worked all day and through the night getting new wire strung. Our power came back on that night but cable is still spotty almost a week later, and yesterday on my run I spotted this generator?? as well as a whole tangle of wires hanging to the ground in spots. I am grateful for my hot spot, but I can’t help but wonder what would’ve happened if kids were outside or I was out there running when that transformer blew.
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The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. I didn’t think I’d like it but I finally succumbed and I’m enjoying it.
Chicken with Quinoa and Parmesan. Since Thanksgiving, even though I sent home most of the leftovers and desserts with guests, I lost my healthy eating momentum and my cravings for sugar/salt/junk are back. I made this Chicken with Quinoa and Parmesan to have something healthy and satisfying on hand, since the Caveman’s been travelling this week and it’s perfect. I’ll share the recipe soon.
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Package Whipper. Ever since Wanda, our beloved mail carrier retired, we have a new guy. Last week I saw him walk halfway up the driveway and whip a large envelope. It was a rather long throw, but it’s an envelope after all, and it landed in a decent place, so all good. Fast forward to the other day, the new mail carrier whipped a larger box from his usual mid-driveway place. Said box banged HARD against our front door, and bounced on the step before coming to a stop. Said box contained a glass bottle of FRÉ Recovery Serum. Because it was well-wrapped in bubble packing, it came away unscathed. But now I’m ticked at the laziness of this guy. Since when is it ok to launch packages 20+ feet??
High School Orientation. We already got the notice that this takes place on January 9. Wasn’t I just taking Thing 2, kicking and screaming, to preschool?? The years are so very short! Enjoy them while you can.
Dog Boots. We’ve got snow and sub-zero temps on the way and Ozzy won’t wear his boots. Nope, he bites them right off then runs around with them as if they were toys. He thinks he’s so tough but he’ll wish he had boots when the polar weather arrives.
How was your week? Would you complain about the mail carrier? Ever see a power transformer explode?
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Oh wow, electrical fire is no joke! Just as well nobody got hurt.
The only complaint I ever had was about the newspaper guy with the squeaky wheel cart. He’d walk through our area at 5am in the morning, pulling his cart that made an incredible noise. It only took one mail to the distribution center and he got a new wheel cart. No more noise.
It’s nice when people listen to complaints and fix things. Have a great Sunday!
Wow! That electrical fire sounds super scary – I am glad that no one was hurt!
Looking forward to your Chicken with Quinoa and Parmesan recipe. As you know, I’m trying to get back on track – slowly but surely.
You should definitely report the new mail guy – that’s just pure laziness and I’m pretty sure they are instructed not to do exactly what you described!
We had a transformer pop in our backyard! It was right behind what was then the boys’ play fort. I was grateful they weren’t in there at the time! That’s crazy about the box with all the wires. When I run through my neighborhood, I see electrical boxes that have been ripped open (probably by kids), wires just hanging out. I can’t believe that ComEd leaves stuff unsecured like that!
Don’t even get me started on the post office. Bunch of jerks, really. Our post office is notorious for not caring. Sometimes we don’t get mail…for days…
Yikes about the transformer.
I was in NYC all with a bum foot. At least I missed the huge snowstorm.
DNSed two races. Not the best of weeks.
Well I am annoyed w our Amazon delivery guy as well. He seems to be too lazy to leave packages at our door and instead leaves them at my garage. Some days they get wet. One day I backed out over it bc who puts packages behind people’s cars!?
That blown transformer is crazy/scary! So glad everyone is safe. I’m a fan of Mrs. Maisel too. We don’t have Amazon Prime, but we plan to binge watch it when we visit my sister and her husband in Florida next month. they have agreed to wait for us to watch it. Isn’t that a great sister? 🙂
That transformer blow-up sounds scary! Recently, they discovered some old “substance” in the chemistry building on campus. We all got phone calls/messages warning us (except I don’t think to check our messages in a timely manner). Boy, was I freaked when I heard the (somewhat) sonic boom as they detonated that substance during the dinner hour. Did I mention the campus is only a few blocks from my house? Max was NOT happy either!
Wow! That explosion must’ve been scary. I was at the computer a while back when I smelled something burning. Then I saw smoke coming out of one of the USB cables! I unplugged it and yelled for Mr. Judy. Lucky I was there.
I once tried boots on Chester & Lola. They hated them (just like they hate jackets). To their credit, they did try to walk in them. They kept falling off though. So imagine walking 2 dogs, realizing a boot fell off like 20 feet again, then suddenly the other dog is missing a boot . . . basically on bad days they don’t get walks & we shovel paths in the backyard (plus the shelter Mr. Judy built, so they can pee on a small patch of grass clear of snow — Bandit has suddenly started using it this year (previous years all he did was pee on the posts but now he actually goes on the grass under the shelter like he’s supposed to.
Wow Marcia, you did not have a quiet week. I’m glad that no one got hurt with the transformer incident.
I love Mrs Maisel! Did you just start watching it? I started season 3 this weekend.
My husband complained about our mail carrier for leaving mail on our doorstep instead of putting it through the slot. He probably does it b/c Scooby barks at him, but just regular mail is likely to blow away! Our packages seem to make it to our doorstep, but I’ve passed yards with packages in the grass. Yikes on the electrical fire! Is it a transformer that blew? And is that generator powering your house???
Yay on Mrs. Maisel. We’ll have to carve out time for season 3!
Wow, that transformer blowing sounds scary! It’s lucky no one was hurt.
Your mail carrier sounds like a guy that used to deliver for FedEx in my neighborhood. He threw everything – it was so irritating and eventually several neighbors (myself included) complained.
Oh that is horrible about the mail carrier! Why must they do that?!?!??! So far I have not encountered any problems with the one we have. Is The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel THAT good?
LOL. Ozzy is so cute. He sounds like my neice with her mittens.
Glad you were OK save for losing power
I had a gym encounter like your tales today. On the phone, full nude. No, just no
Ozzy is so darn cute!
Our mail carriers always bring everything to the door and then knock to let us know something is there. I sometimes wish they’d just put the package down and leave quietly because my dogs go crazy when they knock.
If I caught them tossing a box at my door I would for sure complain. It’s a simple job…just do it right.
OMG Marcia, I totally would have thought that was a UFO situation. Holy Electricity, batman!!
Don’t even get me started on package / post delivery service. There is something wrong some of these people! I fought with DHL for MONTHS to get my money back on a package they never delivered. They just simply ignored all my (properly made) refund requests. I also recently ordered 3 books from Amazon UK and the package never ever showed up. Amazon were great – they resent the order right away. Then I was fighting with DHL AGAIN because they would send notice that they would be delivering at a certain date/time and then send another message that they package wasn’t actually with the driver. So what is it? On it’s way or not? UGH. But PACKAGE WHIPPERS are the worst!!!
Poor Ozzy. I bet my kitties wouldn’t like boots either hahaha – but I’m sure he could use them!
Sweet puppy! My guys would never wear socks or boots either. They object.
So scary about the power outage and transformer blow! I don’t like to think what could have happened.
We are on a rural mail route, so our carrier does’t even have an official vehicle or uniform! Literally, our mail is delivered from a retrofitted pick up truck. But our regular carrier does a fabulous job.
Wow, that’s scary having that electric pole go like that so close! I’ve never seen that happen, we tend towards massive fountains from burst water mains around here!