It’s Wednesday night at 1030. We are still without power here at Chez Vivier. PG&E was kind enough to shut off our power at 1am this morn. Could be out for days. They are worried about fires. The rest of us would like hot water and lights. It’s been a tough day. And I have not had a shower since yesterday. That is not good.
This morning I was up at 530 as usual. Made Emily’s lunch and Jax breakfast and that’s it. No electricity so no coffee or food. Lovely. Emily has to seek her own on the way to school. Power is off all over town so when I left I could not get any coffee. As a matter of fact I had a dr appointment an hour away so had to get moving and never got coffee till 1130. Too late.
After that appointment in Davis, I had two more in Dixon which I managed to get to on time. While I was there I stopped at the hardware store and tried to buy a generator. I thought maybe since we were in a safe zone they might have one. No luck. The owner is going to hold one for me on next order. Does not help now. Will next time. So, it’s one pm and all outside appointments are done. I headed back to the office. I have two more appointments in my day. Then in free.
Trip back to sac was without event. Got to office. Good news, one of my clients paid his bill in cash today. Always welcome. When I got in, Cara handed me a fat envelope full of green. It truly makes my day. I spent what was left of my day with two appointments, both paid, and doing tax returns. It’s a boring existence. I kept on everything until close to seven.
We were supposed to be spending the night tonight with friends in Sacramento. But, Emily went home to rescue the dog from himself and decided to stay home. She called me just before seven and told me. And then said pick up dinner on ur way home. So I guessed that meant I was going to Auburn to be in the dark with her. I thought I was working. Wrong again.
I went to the Annex in the way hone to get takeout. That is where Marika works. I say at the bar, ordered, and had a drink while I waited. Nice cap to the day. They just changed the menu so it’s my first shot at it. Very good. Took 15 mins, got the food, and headed up the hill to my house.
At the house, still no lights. Or heat. Or water. We ate in the dark mostly. Not much fun. Food taste better when you can see it I think. Still a nice meal. We discussed all the problems and what we were doing tomorrow. Looks like my gym is open so I can shower there. Em is going to her sisters to shower. She likes that better.
We went to bed right after dinner. We cleaned up best we could considering there’s no water. And we went to bed.
I spent an hour texting LA Dodger fans and sending anti LA memes as well. The Dodgers just lost the NLDS to the Nationals. I couldn’t be happier. I hate LA. I love when bad things happen to them. And I just love picking on LA fans. This was a fun way to spend an evening. I am going to sleep well.
Good night.