The US/Canada Blackout. - Page 2

Donatello007 · 08-15-2003, 06:23 PM

We have had power through most of this. There was only like 10 mins where there was no power. It is probably because there is a nuclear power plant not too far away...

*Stone Ill* · 08-15-2003, 06:25 PM

The funny thing is that the Americans blamed it on Canada, meanwhile the incident happened in America.

*Dr. Doom* · 08-15-2003, 06:35 PM

FOOLS!!! IT WAS DOOM!!! BWAHAHAHAHAH, LOOK HOW YOU ALL SCRAMBLED WITHOUT YOUR PRECIOUS VIDEO GAMES AND CAPPUCINNO MACHINES!!! BWAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Blades · 08-15-2003, 07:00 PM

I was hit by the blackout too, from about 4:10 pm EST to about 1:30 AM. It was so weird to see the ENTIRE city so quiet, especially with the moon out (I honestly didn't know the moon was that bright!).

My entire family spent the night playing Monopoly by candlelight

Of course, we stopped just as I was winning, and with only one color set!

I suppose we were some of the lucky ones, our water situation was fine unlike some places in the states.

Oh, and Mr. Bloomberg, on behalf of Canada, I'd like an apology for blaming us.

*damnhooligan* · 08-15-2003, 07:06 PM

We had a brief power outtage here, for about two hours. It was just after I had learned about the one in the States/Canada, and I flipped out.

Two solid hours of: "Holy ****! They blacked out Europe too!"

Yeah, needless to say, later when I learned it was a "scheduled blackout" on base that no one bothered to really "schedule", I was relieved... and on my computer.

*Eye of Sarnath* · 08-15-2003, 08:21 PM

I lost power for about 5 hours... but my friend had his, so I just went over to his place and watched movies and played games all night.

**HorseTechie** · 08-18-2003, 12:08 PM

First the Blaster worm, then the rolling blackout... thus begins the Rise of the Machines indeed!

...j/k!

The funny thing, I didn't realize a blackout happened until my friend in Detroit called me up to tell me about it. (Indiana was okay) I hadn't turned on the TV yet either to hear the news (twas busy reading comics ^^ ).
But she said her area was affected.

I also assume the area that my webserver is in was also affected. My web site was down yesterday after 4 too. I didn't understand why until I heard the news.

08-15-2003, 06:23 PM	#21
Donatello007 Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Putnam, CT Posts: 532	We have had power through most of this. There was only like 10 mins where there was no power. It is probably because there is a nuclear power plant not too far away... __________________ myspace

08-15-2003, 06:35 PM	#23
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	FOOLS!!! IT WAS DOOM!!! BWAHAHAHAHAH, LOOK HOW YOU ALL SCRAMBLED WITHOUT YOUR PRECIOUS VIDEO GAMES AND CAPPUCINNO MACHINES!!! BWAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! __________________ I love you, Pickle.

08-15-2003, 07:00 PM	#24
Blades Thug Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 95	I was hit by the blackout too, from about 4:10 pm EST to about 1:30 AM. It was so weird to see the ENTIRE city so quiet, especially with the moon out (I honestly didn't know the moon was that bright!). My entire family spent the night playing Monopoly by candlelight Of course, we stopped just as I was winning, and with only one color set! I suppose we were some of the lucky ones, our water situation was fine unlike some places in the states. Oh, and Mr. Bloomberg, on behalf of Canada, I'd like an apology for blaming us. __________________ In God we trust, all others we virus scan. ~Author Unknown

08-15-2003, 07:06 PM	#25
damnhooligan Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dorksville, USA Posts: 1,745	We had a brief power outtage here, for about two hours. It was just after I had learned about the one in the States/Canada, and I flipped out. Two solid hours of: "Holy ****! They blacked out Europe too!" Yeah, needless to say, later when I learned it was a "scheduled blackout" on base that no one bothered to really "schedule", I was relieved... and on my computer. __________________

08-15-2003, 08:21 PM	#26
Eye of Sarnath Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NY Posts: 1,590	I lost power for about 5 hours... but my friend had his, so I just went over to his place and watched movies and played games all night. __________________ "When I was real small I heard about this thing called the decline of civilization... and I decided that it was something I would like to become involved in." -George Carlin

08-15-2003, 06:25 PM	#22
Stone Ill Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Burlington, Ontario Posts: 2,397	The funny thing is that the Americans blamed it on Canada, meanwhile the incident happened in America.

08-18-2003, 12:08 PM	#27
HorseTechie Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Midwest Posts: 5,677	First the Blaster worm, then the rolling blackout... thus begins the Rise of the Machines indeed! ...j/k! The funny thing, I didn't realize a blackout happened until my friend in Detroit called me up to tell me about it. (Indiana was okay) I hadn't turned on the TV yet either to hear the news (twas busy reading comics ^^ ). But she said her area was affected. I also assume the area that my webserver is in was also affected. My web site was down yesterday after 4 too. I didn't understand why until I heard the news.