Lights OUT!

A thunderstorm managed to upset power to 900 Marshy Cove this week. "Where's my flashlight?" could be heard from several darkened condos. Residents discovered their coffee tables in the dark with their shins. Ouch! Candlelight proved to be the more romantic option.

The good news is that we learned a few things about the building.

Common observations:

• "Whadda ya know, the emergency lights really work"


• "No elevator?" Yes, no power, no elevator.


• "I didn't know that we had stairways."


• The other key is for opening the fire door on the stairway and side entrances.


• The garage door opens automatically on a power failure. Yes, your car will not be locked in the garage. OK!


• No Internet, no cable, you may be forced to talk to other people or play cards by candlelight. aaarrgh!

Sorry, I missed all of the fun.

After a few hours, the lights returned, cable TV, Internet, Microwave, and Air Conditioning. At least the power company doesn't charge us for the downtime; but, why does Comcast?