monoceros blogsI feel really lucky to get on-line to make this post. New York city has had a major blackout. Actually it's a cascading blackout that has affected southern Canada (Toronto, Windsor etc.), and parts of eight states in the US, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Ohio, and Michigan.
It's 3.35 on a Friday afternoon and an hour after power came back to Christine's (my sister-in-law's) apartment. Lin Kiat and I are staying away from the heat outside (nearly 90 degrees, and very humid) while Christine is handling matters at the Singapore Consulate.
I've plenty to write about, but not every part of the city or even the other states have got their power back on, and we've been advised not to use power unnecessarily until everything is back on track, so I won't write my full story till a bit later.
So just this quick note to friends and family that all is well and stable (as far as posssible) in New York city!
Posted by Monoceros at August 15, 2003 3:45 PM
i read about it this morning and was wondering...
good to hear all is well...!! :C)
I was worried about you and was hoping to see a post to allay my concerns ;-) Glad to hear things are going back to normal...gradually.
The Straits Times today (Sat) wrote that power consumption has gone up by 30%, a third of the power being used for air-conditioning. However the power plants have only increased output by 15%.
But I do admire the spirit of New Yorkers and citizens in other states which have been hit, including Michigan. Little looting, and most people are taking it in their stride. Pity about the heat. Makes me appreciate all the more what we still have in Singapore, which is hot all year round!
Posted by: vantan at August 15, 2003 10:28 PMyeah, i echo the thoughts of Van & May. Glad to know that all's well with you Vanny!
Posted by: joan at August 16, 2003 8:25 PM