tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post3755069347250538655..comments2024-03-28T07:29:06.762-04:00Comments on EV Grieve: The breaker pop heard 'round the neighborhoodUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-89793876207133142662015-02-24T19:23:51.067-05:002015-02-24T19:23:51.067-05:00I was using my new electric Sunbeam hoof cleaner, ...I was using my new electric Sunbeam hoof cleaner, prepare snacks for foodie friends, when I saw what appeared to be lightning and then the hoof cleaner's motor slowed down for a second. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-67414568607641708682015-02-24T17:57:13.656-05:002015-02-24T17:57:13.656-05:00The operative word here is nutshellThe operative word here is nutshellJAZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-8759115110650239172015-02-24T14:14:36.335-05:002015-02-24T14:14:36.335-05:00I was watching SkyNews's old documentary about...I was watching SkyNews's old documentary about Hurricane Sandy JUST AS OUR LIGHTS FLICKERED. Uh yeah, as you can imagine it freaked me the hell out and I was glad nothing happened after that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-13615932577384066362015-02-24T13:44:35.419-05:002015-02-24T13:44:35.419-05:00In addition to Con Ed's free electricity givea...In addition to Con Ed's free electricity giveaway each winter, every year around this time they manage to throw in a few barbecued puppies from the stray voltage in the pavement, as eight electrified dogs and their owners over in Brooklyn Heights are now finding out:<br /><a href="http://brooklynheightsblog.com/archives/73253" rel="nofollow">Stray Voltage on Pineapple Street?</a>) <br /><br />We are also very lucky to get this free annual Con Ed fireworks and light show. The exploding manhole covers are just a little bonus. Enjoy!Giovannihttp://urbanmyths.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-81154069339784404492015-02-24T13:02:35.169-05:002015-02-24T13:02:35.169-05:00It's only the new people getting ready to move...It's only the new people getting ready to move into those new lux developments going up over there who are confused by the sounds of the frequently exploding Con Ed plant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-64482415417537104042015-02-24T12:45:35.777-05:002015-02-24T12:45:35.777-05:00I didn't hear the noise, but I did notice the ...I didn't hear the noise, but I did notice the flickering. I wondered what was up with that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-25865180853357538082015-02-24T11:53:21.535-05:002015-02-24T11:53:21.535-05:00I actually caught a brief flicker of the overhead ...I actually caught a brief flicker of the overhead chandelier and said to myself...what was that? But life went on uninterrupted....except for the noise from the drunken kids on Second Avenue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-41163940311485113182015-02-24T11:40:46.333-05:002015-02-24T11:40:46.333-05:00I also saw the light flash from the street on E. 9...I also saw the light flash from the street on E. 9th--I thought it was thundersnow, but I didn't hear any thunder or bang.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-7734594546029537082015-02-24T11:31:45.764-05:002015-02-24T11:31:45.764-05:00I don't think they are anticipating another Sa...I don't think they are anticipating another Sandy, either. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-82140607477912521112015-02-24T10:44:13.190-05:002015-02-24T10:44:13.190-05:00Now that you mention it, I thought I saw lightning...Now that you mention it, I thought I saw lightning Saturday night but then didn't hear any thunder, or other bang. Don't think the lights flickered in my apt, but a definite flash outside.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-64539081769600306812015-02-24T10:11:06.478-05:002015-02-24T10:11:06.478-05:00"...Because our equipment is designed to work..."...Because our equipment is designed to work well in sunny weather, perhaps even in a gentle breeze, and occasionally during a light sprinkle. But we never anticipated freezing rain. It's just not something we plan for..."Con Ednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-39769137474937718952015-02-24T10:10:25.962-05:002015-02-24T10:10:25.962-05:00I noticed the power blink - I thought, oh crap, it...I noticed the power blink - I thought, oh crap, its Sandy all over again, but Con Ed came through and I could use my electric tomato peeler uninhibited.nygrumpnoreply@blogger.com