I'd hate to miss the party. That nice warm glow of self-righteousness, the virtuous solidarity 'n all.
What? No, seriously, this is a debate of the most enormous importance to which my conscience demands I contribute, as all responsible citizens of the planet should.
I intend to make sure that, as in previous years, the heating and the water system (including the immersion heater), plus every extractor and fan, lamp (including outside floods), electrical/electronic device, computer, TV, DVD player, hifi and battery charger is set to ON/FULL between 8.30 and 9.30 pm. Blinds open, of course, so that everyone can note this house's contribution to the warble gloaming debate. Let me know if you think of anything I've left off the list.
I may run the car, too. Headlamps full up, fog lamps (front and rear) on, interior lights on, hazard lights flashing. The reversing lamp will have to go by the board as I can't be arsed to sit in the car for an hour. No, I shall be in my nice, warm (oo, forgot the emergency electric heaters), brightly-lit house nomming some excellent non-organic beef (Argentinian... count the air miles) accompanied by Kenyan veg (more miles) and sluiced down with a glass or three of Antipodean (you get the picture) plonk in which I shall toast the damnation of the sodding watermelons.
Can't wait. Should I invite Caroline Lucas? I bet she's sparkling company. What? Rude.
I shall be at work that night, I fully intend to run a full diagnostic on all the cranes in the warehouse which will involve all the lights on plus the heating. We're only allowed to do it once a year as the costs in power are pretty high, so I shall arrange with my boss to do it then.
ReplyDeleteEnsure that your computer(s) is(are) busy. Run a deep anti-virus scan. And temporarily alter the power settings so that the display remains active.
ReplyDeleteIf you have a laptop, run the battery down in advance of zero hour, then it will be drawing power to recharge.
If you have battery/mains portable radios, plug them in.
After all, every little helps.
Don't forget your cigars flown in special from Cuba.
ReplyDeleteYour contributions to the world are truly magnificent. Lets all use as much energy as possible that will benefit.... oh no one. Excellent. Well Done. Bravo. lets all be as childish and negative as possible whilst feeling self righteous about it all!
ReplyDelete...and you get to pay the bill as well. What a wizard prang. Still if it makes you happy.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous, your solicitude is touching but you worry too much. I can afford it. And as you say, it makes me happy.
ReplyDeleteI'd suggest a bonfire/barbecue as well, though it might be a little chilly by then unless you have an outdoor gas heater...
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