tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188622209099174931.post5713573808094656848..comments2023-10-04T08:12:53.842-05:00Comments on Welcome To My World: " Electricity. Friend or Foe ?"Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11429812875586479256noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188622209099174931.post-59551594169117226012011-04-17T00:09:50.804-05:002011-04-17T00:09:50.804-05:00Hi Diana!
After reading your post, it brought back...Hi Diana!<br />After reading your post, it brought back my own "electric" memories! I also read the comments... smiling about how so many of us have similar memories! I did some "electrical" work years ago without knowing that I should flip the switch to cut off the electricity... I was just "adjusting" the box to put the plate back on... well... I'll never do that again either!<br /><br />Glad you're okay and can wish you a happy Sunday!<br />*God bless you, Diana!<br />Have a beautiful Palm Sunday ~ MariaMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196112590905903539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188622209099174931.post-42579258456094759742011-04-14T16:48:49.338-05:002011-04-14T16:48:49.338-05:00How did I miss this post, Di - you almost electroc...How did I miss this post, Di - you almost electrocuted yourself! I was just thinking how cute those license plates probably would look going down the basement steps. Now what? Have you just had a birthday? Hope you celebrated your Life!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188622209099174931.post-91600870964251591432011-04-13T17:29:39.983-05:002011-04-13T17:29:39.983-05:00Surviving without electricity 60 years ago was pro...Surviving without electricity 60 years ago was probably possible because the weather wasn't as freaky. Summers weren't very hot, winters not biting cold. People would sleep with the sun down and would be up with the sun. I would honestly want to experience that again :)<br /><br />I've learnt a lesson from your lesson :) Thanks Diana :) Love you loads :) Take care!Tranquility Speakshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11973619033004372917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188622209099174931.post-3537001119461678592011-04-12T22:32:52.779-05:002011-04-12T22:32:52.779-05:00Our bill has skyrocketing and we are using less el...Our bill has skyrocketing and we are using less electricty or trying to. I just saw on the news were a utility worker died when he accidently cut into a wire. We had a friend who was working on his washing machine and it got shocked and it nearly killed him. So it is a force to be reckoned with. I am glad you were not hurt too bad when you were shocked.Garnetrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09911448607956799034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188622209099174931.post-64617302797622665472011-04-11T18:16:04.188-05:002011-04-11T18:16:04.188-05:00I wish I didn't use so much electricity, but I...I wish I didn't use so much electricity, but I sure wouldn't want to do without it. I guess one has to be careful where they drive nails, but in your case who would have thought!<br /><br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Twitter hashtag: #atozchallengeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188622209099174931.post-18378943319786074792011-04-11T07:40:07.085-05:002011-04-11T07:40:07.085-05:00Oh, that had to be really scary! I have a healthy ...Oh, that had to be really scary! I have a healthy fear and respect for electricity. Hmmm, my DH never mentioned the nothing below a switch or plug, but I never had the occasion to. He's an electrician and has been "shocked" many times. I was shocked once, simply plugging in the blueprint machine. Ouch! The electricity came into a finger and went through the top of my hand, I had a lump for quite some time!<br /><br />I do like my electricity though, I hate when it goes out!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743921972328074980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188622209099174931.post-84098171909680855792011-04-10T18:09:53.174-05:002011-04-10T18:09:53.174-05:00Whoo-hoo! I made it! And with a few hours to spa...Whoo-hoo! I made it! And with a few hours to spare!<br />HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DI!<br />I hope you had a great day surrounded by lots of family, lots of fun, and lots of love (and lots of cake too)!<br />'LOVE YOU, EEileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679894230965874631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188622209099174931.post-90890203363705240842011-04-10T09:47:16.975-05:002011-04-10T09:47:16.975-05:00Anything to do with electricity scares me. You wer...Anything to do with electricity scares me. You were VERY lucky with your license plate adventure!<br />On another note, I keep forgetting to tell you that your blog template is very original and fun. You have a very creative mind!Ginniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749133391349265563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188622209099174931.post-31648571353982428962011-04-09T21:53:01.468-05:002011-04-09T21:53:01.468-05:00Just stopping in to give you some early best wishe...Just stopping in to give you some early best wishes for a wonderful Birthday tomorrow!<br /><br />I know I'll be busy tomorrow (Jayden has soccer in the morning, and we have food shopping to do after, and then company in the afternoon), and I'm afraid I won't get on the computer and I'll miss my chance to give you Birthday greetings, so I decided to stop in for a visit tonight.<br /><br />HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DI! I hope it's the best because that's what you deserve!<br />I'm so happy we met, and I'm so happy to have you for a friend!<br />LOVE YOU!, EEileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679894230965874631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188622209099174931.post-33533299158761539842011-04-09T15:45:44.714-05:002011-04-09T15:45:44.714-05:00Di I was sure I had commented on this post but don...Di I was sure I had commented on this post but don't see it here. I am so glad you are okay. I use to be frightened of electricity and my gas furnace but since Woody died I had to learn to deal with it and the fear has left me. The first time the pilot light went out in my furnace I was so scared.....I looked it up on the Internet how to light it....I know now I can do what I can and what I can't then I'll break down and hire an electrician. I am so glad you are okay....hey I just checked my read and your post isn't there. I popped over here from another site. Have a<br />great weekend my friend....:-)HugsBerniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03024565921761129108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188622209099174931.post-57124196407631810912011-04-09T12:06:24.116-05:002011-04-09T12:06:24.116-05:00I do remember when the phones were attached to the...I do remember when the phones were attached to the wall, and I used to talk all night too...lol.<br />I received a little shock like you too, but mine was from touching a small wire in a light switch socket. I'll never forget that zap!<br /><br />Thank goodness you're ok Diana, it could have been worse! Hubby was right, someone is definitely watching over you.The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188622209099174931.post-82088115026338529102011-04-09T07:27:10.637-05:002011-04-09T07:27:10.637-05:00"I will admit though that the cost of it has ..."I will admit though that the cost of it has me reeling at times .."<br /><br />sure you're not talking about raising kids?Nickhttp://getnickt.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188622209099174931.post-18458176199466915262011-04-08T20:19:13.679-05:002011-04-08T20:19:13.679-05:00Happy you're ok and have electricians in the i...Happy you're ok and have electricians in the immediate family!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188622209099174931.post-53321882761904039592011-04-08T14:07:15.866-05:002011-04-08T14:07:15.866-05:00So glad you are OK and didn't burn down the ho...So glad you are OK and didn't burn down the house!<br /><br />It's a big price we pay for electricity, but just think what our hair would look like without it:)<br /><br />Please be more careful!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462124067637610359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188622209099174931.post-83907237908087074162011-04-08T13:09:28.320-05:002011-04-08T13:09:28.320-05:00Oh my! That had to be so scary!Oh my! That had to be so scary!juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14388123506344472960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188622209099174931.post-82765851452676146372011-04-08T09:59:34.146-05:002011-04-08T09:59:34.146-05:00I remember those old Black Phones that had the rot...I remember those old Black Phones that had the rotary dial and was stuck to the wall. I also remember Party Lines and there would be at least 6 different families on the line and one had to listen carefully to the ring to see if it was ours or theirs. <br /><br />Glad you are safe Di, I remember the time I had some old Christmas Lights (The Threaded Bulb kind) strung out in my bedroom. I removed one of the bulbs and they all went out. I then put my finger in the socket, that was the last time I ever did anything line that. <br /><br />Then there was the time I was working in the theatres. The fuse that controlled the movable masking burned out. I was running a CinemaScope film (Wide Screen) but the masking was closed for the previous flat movie. <br /><br />To get the masking to open I had to change the fuse. I got one of the managers to come and hold my flashlight in the darkened space behind the Screen where the masking motor was. I should mention here he always liked to come into my booth and Spook me when I wasn't looking. <br /><br />I decided to get even this day. I had an insulated fuse changer/holder gizmo so I knew I was safe. I decided to make a Hissing Sound like I was getting shocked when I was removing the fuse. <br /><br />The manager jumped back and let out an oath that could be heard over the movie. I laughed my head off at the thought. Needless to say it was awhile before he decided to spook me again. <br /><br />You have a wonderful day Di, glad you are safe.Bill ~ {The Old Fart}https://www.blogger.com/profile/00979105814731080466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188622209099174931.post-90008481579212371082011-04-07T19:35:15.049-05:002011-04-07T19:35:15.049-05:00I had no idea where you were going with this post ...I had no idea where you were going with this post about electricity. Oh. My. Goodness! I'm so glad you are ok...hope there will still be a way to hang the rest of those plates! Sounds like a really cute idea.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by to visit me today. I'm trying to get caught up on blog reading.<br /><br />Oh, and yes, I am old enough to remember phones that plugged into the wall, bobby pins, and the meaning of "freaked out"! LOL!Jacquelyn Stagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04051731884653793193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188622209099174931.post-16668756280172357652011-04-07T18:09:11.495-05:002011-04-07T18:09:11.495-05:00Houses in my area require conduit so you'll kn...Houses in my area require conduit so you'll know when you hit it! I have put a nail through a drain pipe coming from upstairs before, that was fun fixing!<br /><br />Glad you didn't get hurt!<br /><br />ErikErik's RV Blog https://www.blogger.com/profile/17149039572885361450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188622209099174931.post-14647234397905440482011-04-07T11:58:02.723-05:002011-04-07T11:58:02.723-05:00Hi Ms. Diana! About your comment in my blog..
Th...Hi Ms. Diana! About your comment in my blog.. <br /><br />Thank you so much for all the kind words and wisdom! I am trying many things but as of now, I am looking for a "buddy" who's willing to try things with me, no matter how crazy they can be! <br /><br />I hope I get lucky one of these days and find something I really love. That way, I know where to focus, as well as to keep trying cos I wanna be immersed in a lot of things like that. Haha! Thank you for taking the time to give advice. <3HalfCrazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04649739223783471903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188622209099174931.post-32209164028548907822011-04-07T11:15:42.007-05:002011-04-07T11:15:42.007-05:00Wow- that was pretty scary! I don't "Do&...Wow- that was pretty scary! I don't "Do" electic at all. Scared to death of the stuff! I have to turn off the breakers just to change the lightbulb. *giggle*<br />Thank hubby for me for his little tip as I never thought about not hanging things near switches/outlets.<br />Glad there was no damage. Now you have to let us all know where you end up placing the rest of those license plates. Huggzquietenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16245101384132044999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188622209099174931.post-1572669813432301242011-04-07T07:25:01.946-05:002011-04-07T07:25:01.946-05:00Hi there!
Of course all of us loves electricity....Hi there! <br /><br />Of course all of us loves electricity. I can't imagine life without it. Half an hour of no electricity irritates me! Last month, our air conditioner broke down. When the bill arrived, almost half was shaved off from what we were supposed to pay. So yeah, that is a big help. <br /><br />Good thing you didn't get hurt. Maybe you shouldn't really move around the house and nail those car plates without your husband actually around. Haha! <br /><br />I'm in pretty good terms with electricity.HalfCrazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04649739223783471903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188622209099174931.post-32643931169781516242011-04-07T02:25:31.138-05:002011-04-07T02:25:31.138-05:00Hi my dear Di,
Thanks so much for sharing those n...Hi my dear Di,<br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing those nice and entertaining tidbits of a very hands-on homemaker...:) I could see you are enjoying fully those simple matters yet worthy home endeavors...:))<br /><br />I guess it is just having the right attitude in everything we plan and wish to do...:)<br /><br />About electricity as friend or foe, I got lots of stories about it...and you reminded me too as I had also experienced living with non-electricity before, when i was yet a kid...it only came in the 80's for us here in the province. <br /><br />Life was simpler then...you listen to the radio powered by a battery..:)<br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful life!<br /><br />Love,<br /><br />AmityAmityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18222122594130598313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188622209099174931.post-63826183449913284772011-04-07T00:23:52.757-05:002011-04-07T00:23:52.757-05:00Lovely written. Even I learned from your post. My ...Lovely written. Even I learned from your post. My thanks & wishes!Pranavam Ravikumarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01994258982161346263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188622209099174931.post-33369044658865231522011-04-06T13:16:06.460-05:002011-04-06T13:16:06.460-05:00Hi Di..Lesson learnt for me too frm ur experience;...Hi Di..Lesson learnt for me too frm ur experience; nice that u r ok. even i tried out such crazy things at home in my chidhood..noting happened though!!<br /><br />:).. take care.i hope everything is fine with you and ur cute family :)Pramoda Medurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04513152092118282205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188622209099174931.post-1457868861248489952011-04-06T09:46:39.032-05:002011-04-06T09:46:39.032-05:00Glad you're okay! When I was in first grade I...Glad you're okay! When I was in first grade I almost grabbed a downed live wire - my older brother stopped me just in time (by our teenage years I think he really regretted it. LOL)<br /><br />I love looking at collections of old license plates.bjkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579332736407701013noreply@blogger.com