we visited a bed and breakfast in stockton, new jersey over the thanksgiving weekend...
after we checked into our room, i noticed a flashlight in the drawer and figured that perhaps the area was susceptible to power outages. it reminded me of the pelican line but i didn't look very carefully. all i recall is that it was plastic, had a side button and the expected orange beam. still, i was impressed that the inn provided anything at all.
the next evening, the girlfriend misplaced a hair band. normally, this wouldn't be a big deal but she keeps losing them and it was her last one. it only took a few seconds to locate it under the clock radio with the surefire l5 that i brought along.
for dinner, we visited a local italian restaurant in neighboring lambertville. good prices and big portions. for dessert, we ordered a yummy bread pudding with orange brandy sauce and were enjoying it until the lights went out. a couple emergency wall lights went on in the dining room but the rest of the place was dark except for the small candle on each table.
for the next 10 minutes, we watched as staff shuttled from the bar to the pitch black kitchen area in confusion. after a while, one of them produced what appeared to be a 3c m*g. a few customers took candles with them to the restroom. at about this point, i began to lament leaving the surefire at the inn. all i had was the photon freedom attached to my car keys
after we finished our dessert and paid the bill, my girlfriend handed me the ls modded arc aaa that i made her carry after the big blackout of 2003. stepping outside, we noticed that the surrounding streets also lost power and there were a number of people milling about. as soon as i turned on the arc, a woman entering the restaurant remarked, "well, some people are prepared!"
the walk to the car was uneventful. the small arc aaa ls was the brightest light on the street except for the cars. we saw a few kids with 2d plastic lights and firemen out directing people away from some buildings. a few blocks away, the power was all on and the excitement was over.
note to self: remember to bring brighter edc at all times
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