Three Wise Men

... or so we hoped. two weeks after the storm, the power finally returned, so perhaps these stalwart linemen were over-matched.

their efforts were heroic but the task was overwhelming. I think this particular crew had traveled from either Michigan or Ohio. they and their brethren worked night and day.

of course, we finally yielded to the pressure and made a sizable investment in a permanent standby generator. 32 days over the course of 14 months without power drove us to desperation. thank goodness for American Express. eventually, the bill will come due.